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My previous post left out the most important part.

TheGeneral wrote:Best belay anchor? Clove hitching to bombproof pieces.

TheGeneral, although it's certainly a valid option, clove hitching directly to your pieces can make fully escaping and transitioning to a lower or tandem rap significantly more challenging.

This is not the only consideration when building an anchor, but certainly an important part of the evaluation.

There is no "best belay anchor" for all situations. Principles ARE universal. Learn the principles that guide each of the systems noted here and apply them to each situation as needed.

I'm with TheGeneral, clove hitch and bomber pieces made the best belay anchor. Not sure why this makes rescue or rap more difficult.