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How to make this variation to the V-thread ice anchor for rappelling without leaving any sling material behind. For more information on these types of anchors we recommend the public how-to videos produced by the American Mountain Guides Association. Here is their video on V-threads with and without cord: https://vimeo.com/197935910

For information about the relative strength of different ice anchors see “Ice Climbing Anchor Strength: An In-Depth Analysis” by Marc Beverly and Stephen Attaway, PHD.  –