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There was a commercially available system called Fly Ties that was
essentially a hub or block with 3 holes drilled through it at 45's through which you pushed or drove straight pointed rods or stakes through into the ground. This created a pretty good anchor that is similar in concept to the Claw. I think the Claw might actually be better but I didn't know about it when I copied Fly Ties. I needed a super light-weight tie down set as my baggage allowance is pretty small. I used Delrin cylander stock about 2 inches in diameter by 2 inches long to make the hubs. Eye bolts through the middle of those... Three aluminum stakes about 3/8ths inch diameter and 10 or 12 inches long with a right angle handle on one end and points on the other finish out each unit. The original Fly Tie system has longer steel rods so is quite a bit larger and heavier. I carry four anchors in a bag about 6 inches in diameter by 12 inches long which includes rope, nose hook ring, and a small mallet in case the ground is hard. I can't remember the weight but it's something like 4 to 7 pounds tops. Those suckers are really secure and come out easy and clean when ready to go. Screw-in dog tie downs aren't made for vertical loads as dogs do not usually fly except perhaps in tornados. |
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