Does an MA system always increase the load on the anchor? Usually yes, but sometimes no. Yes, it can be a bit confusing. This post will clarify.
Climbing tips and navigation resources
Thoughts on redundancy in climbing anchors — Alpine Savvy
Anchor hardware systems: closed vs. open — Alpine Savvy
Tech Tips Northeast Alpine Start
Crevasse rescue: drop loop C tips — Alpine Savvy
Pulley vs. carabiner - What's the difference? — Alpine Savvy
Anchor hardware systems: closed vs. open — Alpine Savvy
Alpine Savvy - Let's talk about off-axis carabiner loading . Climbers learn early on not to cross load a carabiner. But in the real world, anchors can get a little more complicated.
Progress capture - efficiencies of various devices — Alpine Savvy
Anchor hardware systems: closed vs. open — Alpine Savvy
A few basic questions and answers about MA systems — Alpine Savvy
Thoughts on redundancy in climbing anchors — Alpine Savvy
Does an MA system put more load on the anchor? — Alpine Savvy
What's a “series” anchor? — Alpine Savvy
Why are quickdraws with extendable slings used exclusively in trad or multi-pitch climbing? - Quora