Fliplines

That's New England Tech Cord. The breaking strength is 5k#.

It's very stiff so it really has a nice 'spring' to it when used like this. Even after using it for a long time the distel still springs open and slides easily but still grabs as soon as its loaded.
 
Here is what I use, I keep things simple...I like 9'ers, rope only for me have never used steel core in my 6 years...I don't like long lanyards, I can get the full nine feet SRT using the maxim tech cord prussic...I also like double locking ISC snaps...I have some new ones made up of different cordage, velocity, kernmaster 11mm, safari, and KM111...but the Sirius I will use next I like thinner lanyards too....preference is what it is all about...
 

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Nice, Swing. I've been using Reep Schnur for my lanyard as well. Love that with 8mm OP. I've even done away with the floating prusik on the front end. I put the 'biner into the bight of a releasable stopper knot for SRT mode. When the 'biner is in the stopper, it can't release...pop out the 'biner and it disappears. Propper.
 
I use the Tritech stuff for my lanyard and like how its a little stiffer than my old lanyard (made of the red Fly 11mm line), but its still pretty new i feel like it'll probably soften up, and i'm going to miss it.

find myself wondering if i would like a 5/8's lanyard for pine removals tho...

oceans you love everything with OP!
 
Pretty much...that or AP! They both kill it, especially what ABR has been stitching up.
 
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I use the Tritech stuff for my lanyard and like how its a little stiffer than my old lanyard (made of the red Fly 11mm line), but its still pretty new i feel like it'll probably soften up, and i'm going to miss it.

find myself wondering if i would like a 5/8's lanyard for pine removals tho...

oceans you love everything with OP!

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I have been using a tri-tech for about 8 months daily and it is still relatively stiff also it is very tough, has practically no nicks or picks!
 
Plus one on the Tri tech. Only problem is you have to keep an eye on fraying. Once it starts you have to quickly put some electrical tape on it.
 
Tom,

That is the darkest orange I have ever seen. I know just bustin on ya.

I am a fan of a long lanyard with the grillion on one end and Pinto/hitch on the other. I'm not fussy about the line as long as it is 11 mm. I did not like the beeline with trango setup.

Back in the day I would use a steel core w/spikes for gymnosperm take down. Have not worked that way for a while. I'm too old (wise??) for standing is spikes, very bad for the knee joint.
 
I have played back and forth over the years and always seem to go back to steel core. It seems like I always nick the rope lanyard with my hand saw.(Murphy's law) Just like I gaff the new line first time in the tree.(Murphy again) I do a ton of pine removals and it seems like I can overcome all the sap with a steel core and a mechanical grab. I have used the tech chord and rope and have had it not perform well due to the sap. I suppose I could climb with my custom built CE lanyard but I never really feel like I need it. My primary job when its busy is on a pruning crew so I do a ton of spikeless climbing and the short small steel core does me well. I guess its just preference. Do you guys really like the rope lanyards that much better and why? I mean really why? Short answer......Weight? Second System like the CE lanyard, cheaper? I Looked at the ultimate lanyard from sterling. Its a not much different from the CE. Just seems like a lot of moving parts I would rarely use. I am a gadget head though. I love to buy stuff I never use.
 
All the reasons to named are why I prefer rope. I built the ultimate lanyard my self. I love having the second end handy. I use it all the time, helps me be more secure in the tree. Either I don't have to detach the first lanyard as I move to a new spot, or I can be supported from three angles and be totally stable, even in an awkward position. Because a its two separate hitches it is genuinely similar to having two lanyards. Rather than a two in one.
 
I guess because I haven't played with my CE much I am having a tough time visualizing all the other applications other than for long limb walks and MA to pull my fat behind back up easly. macswan can you send me a pic of your system? It just seems like I never have time to play around with gear. It's all about work work work. I wish I did! Thats why I love the buzz. So many clever dudes on here that are just way smarter than I am!
 
Ok, here's a longshot of the system lying on the floor.

It works as two separate lanyards that share a tail, the two biners on the left attach to the hip D, the two biners on the right attach to my lower D or rigging plate. Depending on the saddle.
 

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Here's a close up of it on a treemotion. It's a little cluttered, but hopefully I've explained it well. I just leave the loops hanging, and they tend not to get in my way any more than my chainsaw lanyard. When loops are even they hang to just touch the ground. If I am walking around, I clip loops on a caritool. I just got that rope, and cut it a little long, it's probly 25'. I may trim it in a few days if it bbothers me excessively.
 

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Thanks for the pics. I'd have to play around with it. Just seems like a ton of moving parts. It may be the best thing ever. I just get in a "what i'm used to" mode. I appreciate it though
 
It happened for me in stages, so it wasn't a big deal, taking the pictures I realized it is a lot of rope and biners. But it works great for me and really doesn't get in the way that much.
 
5/8 seemsOTE="Marden, post: 376024, member: 7025"]I would like to start using spurs/flipline and would like to hear recommendations for what type of flipline would be better to use:

Wire-core or Rope ?
If wire-core, why use 1/2" versus 5/8"
What length should I get ?

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5/8 seems like more comfortable on the hands if you grip it tightly
 
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