“Long link” chains for fixed anchors
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A “long link” chain is about what it sounds like: the individual links are longer than a standard chain.
Why is this helpful? Because you can clip most any size carabiner (or multiple carabiners) into a link much more easily.
Usually you want to clip the bottom link or the hangers so you don't torque your carabiner in some strange way, but having the option to easily clip any link in the chain can be handy.
This can be especially true in big wall climbing, where you often need multiple full strength clipping points for all your extra crap.
Another plus: (a bit) less expensive. Three links are less metal and I'm guessing fewer steps to manufacture, so it’s slightly lower cost than five links.
So, route developers, how about using long link chain more?
How much does long link chain cost?
Where can I buy it?
How many big chunky carabiners can fit in one link?
What's a part of the world where you can see anchors with REALLY long links?
