1. Dead tree, 2. unstable clove hitch, 3. single carabiner, 4. single runner. Note the extra rope, a bowline would eliminate the weaknesses.
The second anchor has an air gap, and the angle of the anchors is over 90 degrees.
The other anchor is a big tree, getting a lot of attention lately. This tiny tree is not the answer. In front of the big tree is a large block to sling.
I've seen multiple mentions on here regarding the clove hitch being unstable - do you have any links to studies that talk about this? When I google search "unstable clove hitch", the only relevant results I'm finding are other posts on this blog.
ReplyDeleteOuray ice park even has a "how-to" article recommending the clove hitch for top rope anchors (noting to close the system, though): http://ourayicepark.com/techtalk
Also, the single carabiner and single runner don't cause a single point of failure in this particular system, I don't understand why this is mentioned.
Search clove hitch slip, but my objection is based on 45 years of observation. The static rope we use for top rope anchors is notorious for not tightening enough to be secure.
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