When equalizing two ice screws, place them one above the other rather than side by side. Reducing the angle between the two strands of the equalizing sling spreads the impact force evenly between each screw and reduces the force to each by as much as 50 percent. BACK TO: [INTERVIEW] [Q & A] Photo: James Martin © 1999 MountainZone.com All rights reserved.

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