Hulsroy's Hustle

On fixed mind, I understand the standard double "L" links could be forced to separate when backpedaling due to the resistance.
I don't think that's true, the chain would still be at tension. Otherwise you'd experience the same effect pedalling forwards when the quicklink was on the bottom of the chain run surely?

Disclaimer - I am an arts graduate....

On the bottom of the run it’s still pulling the same direction, should always be pulling towards the closed bit.

Disclaimer - Also an Art School reprobate