For the apex numbering with six sling legs, which sequence is correct?

• A. 1 2 3 4 5 6
• B. 1 3 5 6 4 2
• C. 2 4 6 1 3 5
• D. 6 5 4 3 2 1

Answer: (B)

The arrangement tests how to place six sling legs around the apex so the load is balanced and the rigging stays organized. The best approach is to distribute the legs evenly by taking every other leg around the ring first, creating a zigzag spacing, and then completing with the remaining legs in the opposite direction to finish symmetry. This pattern keeps opposite positions well-balanced and reduces the chance of tangling or uneven tension during lift. In practice, this results in the legs following an alternating around-the-apex order before filling in the rest, which corresponds to the sequence that reads as 1 3 5 6 4 2. Other sequences tend to cluster legs on one side or disrupt the even spacing, leading to imbalanced loading.