Pot Shot & Sand Trap Techniques
Thanks for bringing up this subject. Potshots/traps seem to not be talked about much, and could to be the most 'mysterious' of anchor types. When should we use them and why? Why this type and not another?
Perhaps we can get some light shed on dynamic anchors.
The four considerations for any anchor are:
1. safety- obvious
2. pull-can we get our rope back? will we leave rope grooves?
3. convenience- how easily can we get on rap?
4.trash- How much and what are we leaving behind? webbing, rapides, rope grooves?
When planning to use dynamic anchors, should both shots and traps be carried?
What are the differences/ versatility of each type?
When is a trap preferred over a shot?
What can we fill these things with?
Lets start with this much. Anyone?