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Old 09-02-2016, 03:53 PM   #43
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Originally Posted by codeman671 View Post
Just curious, why are you trying to test these out to go with the smallest anchor possible? Personally I prefer overkill.
I tried wording it so that wasn't what it sounded like--I wanted what would work reliably, and in looking at the Mantus recommendations (clearly conservative) and having had such bad luck with my other anchor, I went for the larger option whereas the smaller is the more appropriate for the application. I tested both to make sure, and the 8# is still more than I should ever need but the sizing and maneuverability are much better.

I don't like overkill; I guess it's the same reason I overnight with an 18# backpack, not 30#!

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