Lanyard adjuster

[Tom Dunlap]

Here is another version of the self-contained adjuster. This allows the flexibility of have a doubled ended lanyard.

The brass snap needs to be unclipped when using it as a double ender or the snap will slack tend the friction hitch down the rope...yikes! That's why I used the red snap on that end. It reminded me of danger. When I picked up the red end I'd always unclip the snap.

 

[Shawn]

I like that setup. Nicely done Tom. Simplicity and versatility all in one.

 

[spydermonkey1]

that is a great set up like you said tom red for danger but in fl i never used the double so i cut it off and then went to the art positioner
ps your srt at geezers rocked hope i didnt shake you up too bad in that dirty ole bucket

 

[Tom Dunlap]

Spyder,

I put too much weight on the rope in SRT. It pulled out of my Pantin twice...grrr...

I'm not a bucketeer so I trust the pilot! It was agood ride, thanks

 

[spydermonkey1]

i still enjoyed the first time lessons on the srt invalueable info the whole experience was great and i cant wait for next year.

 

[Blinky]

This is what I've been using...

I've just recently been trying a VT instead of a Distel, they're about the same. Sometimes I put a pulley on the trigger snap... it's a bit smoother that way but it's also a handy way to carry a spare pulley for double crotching.

I like being able to disconnect my lanyard because I use a different one for pines.

 

[Sciuropterus]

I use a double-end lanyard and use a single carabiner for slack tending. I use a carabiner that is big enough for the entire Prusik to pass thru, very easy to use on either side of the hitch.

 

[Tom Dunlap]

Re: Lanyard adjuster Version II

Life moves forward in small incremental changes. Evolution isn't just for biology or theology.

The original adjuster had a lot going for it. Compact and easy to use. But, because of feedback from Mahk about the concern for the scaffold hitches interfering with the locking of the sleeve, Taylor's concern about triple wrap SH and the suggestion by FHFR of using a captured eye snap I spent some time mulling over what has become the latest iterration of adjuster.

The biner that I used was in my bucket so I didn't even have to buy anything. The hitch takes about 40" of Tech Cord.

Thanks for the feedback, the adjuster will get it's maiden flight on Saturday. It passed initial Low and Slow tests already.

 

[TLHamel]

Re: Lanyard adjuster Version II

Nice Tom! A place for everything and everything in its place. I struggle myself with using triple scaffolds but, it just makes me feel better.

 

[cory]

Re: Lanyard adjuster Version II

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Life moves forward in small incremental changes. Evolution isn't just for biology or theology.

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Absolutely. It's vivid in so much of the engineering we see every day.

 

[cory]

Re: Lanyard adjuster Version II

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The biner that I used was in my bucket

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I think it would be fun to see a picture of that bucket!

 

[spaceslug]

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http://www.caves.org/section/vertical/nh/49/cthsc/cthsc.html

Laz posted this in another thread. Made me think about how I use Tech Cord. Scroll down to the "Slow pull test" results to read about double vs. triple fishermans(scaffold). Read the conclusion for other good insights.

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Although this thread is way past this already...


Nice one...I find this information useful and that it compliments the research by the Forestry Commission in the U.K.
Likewise the comments in conclusion relating to the dramatic loss of strength in the kevlar and other products is crucial in informing a climbers decision as to inspection regimes and techniques. Know your equipment, understand your choices and consider the science a tool to inform.

 

[jeff_r]

Re: Lanyard adjuster Version II

I tried the setup you displayed today, with a short VT and it worked great. Very light and only a bit slower without a pulley.