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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

11-10-2009, 09:04

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How to Make an Anchor Bridle

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Posted By thinwater

I believe using the dacron was the mistake.

Yes, I understand your wish to minimize chafe by using low stretch line; I am a climber from way back, and climbers ALWAYS use low stretch for the parts of anchor systems that will rub. That is the...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

09-04-2009, 11:04

Replies: 28

How to Make an Anchor Bridle

Views: 38,232

Posted By thinwater

If we are talking fiber, the rode is the other leg.

The rolling hitch line goes to one side, the rode to the other. In this case, the rode is not slack.

If you are talking chain, just replace the chain hook in an earlier post with a short piece of...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

17-01-2009, 07:04

Replies: 28

How to Make an Anchor Bridle

Views: 38,232

Posted By thinwater

Perhaps a hybrid solution, if no other solution presents...

Try the above advise in protected anchoring situations. Many do, and it has the advantage of increased air flow on hot summer nights.

In more expose situations or if thunderstorms are about, place...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

15-01-2009, 15:28

Replies: 28

How to Make an Anchor Bridle

Views: 38,232

Posted By thinwater

The picture of the chain hook makes it look like the hook goes in the link....

In fact, a chain hook goes between the links. Place the point in the link and you may ruin the chain and have a tough time getting the hook out.

Just a detail that is irrelevant to the originator.

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