I see this pretty often. Folks using anchor shackles that end up cockeyed when under tension, with the hooks, cable, block etc stuck in one corner between the main body and the bolt; and the whole thing at an angle w.r.t. the main tension direction.
IIRC, the strength of the shackle is greatly decreased when it's not aligned properly...
Solution: I carry a bunch of large washers of various sizes on my shackles. (All of $5 at the local hardware store). When I use a shackle I just insert enough washers on the main bolt that whatever it's attached to is forced to stay in the middle of the bolt.
IIRC, the strength of the shackle is greatly decreased when it's not aligned properly...
Solution: I carry a bunch of large washers of various sizes on my shackles. (All of $5 at the local hardware store). When I use a shackle I just insert enough washers on the main bolt that whatever it's attached to is forced to stay in the middle of the bolt.
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