Yeah. I'll probably be selling them soon or figuring out something else to do with them, as MPW doesn't take back climbing sticks once they've been used. And I used them enough over the past couple of days that they are obviously used.When I tie mine off I try to keep the amsteel as close to perpendicular as possible. Then in my first crossover I pull the amsteel as tight as I can make it before locking it off the first time. Then do second lock. Yeah if you aren't comfortable send them back no point of climbing on gear you don't trust. Don't need that in the back of your head.
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