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This is not the magic X. Although self- Correctly rigged magic X. The quick link is
equalizing, the quick link is clipped around the clipped into the loop created by twisting one
sling, not into it, so if one anchor point were to strand of the sling.
fail, the quicklink could potentially slide off the
sling.

this as only one component as far as redundancy is To set up a simple self-equalizing anchor system
concerned, because it is only one sling. However, by from two bolts, you can use two separate 5-foot
equalizing two placements that can adjust to slight lengths of nylon webbing or cord, creating a redun-
shifts in direction, you create one more inherently dant rig with minimal extension.
bomber piece.

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