In reply to UKC Articles: Regarding the picture "Backing Up A Stake Anchor"...is that really a good example of an abseil set up?
I would have thought that the stake and nut should be equalized with an alpine butterfly, and the black sling and one screwgate would then become unnecessary and reduce prospective failure points. As it is, that nut would get shock loaded if the stake failed :-o
I know everyone does these things differently. Any other views?