The anchors are often far apart, especially in trad climbing. If the first one failed the next one will have to absorb a bigger hit... so, it can be more than u

The anchors are often far apart, especially in trad climbing. If the first one failed the next one will have to absorb a bigger hit... so, it can be more than unpleasant... The common advice when you don't trust your anchor is don't fall ;)