Lanyard twist

GreenMntnBoy410

GreenMntnBoy410

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I use a Trango cinch for lanyard adjustment. Originally it was used with an Oceans 10mm lanyard. Couple months ago I replaced it with Aztec 11.7 mm. Not sure if it's the diameter difference or what but behind the cinch, the lanyard gets really twisted. I just have the tail of the lanyard (behind the cinch) running through a loop on my saddle with the eye splice at the end of the lanyard attached to a carabiner on my saddle. The twist isn't a big deal until I use a lot of lanyard and the twist makes its way to the cinch, which is a lot of fun to deal when you've got weight on the lanyard. Once a week or so, I'll unclip the eye splice and work out the twist but it almost immediately comes back. I don't like the idea of just leaving 10' of lanyard just dangling off the back of my saddle, nor do I want to daisy chain the tail. Anybody understand what I'm saying? And if so, any suggestions on avoiding this? Not a big deal, more annoying than anything.
 
The lanyard diameter isn't the problem, a swivel on the carabiner end is what you need to resolve your dilemma. If you're capable of splicing, install a swivel/biner or just a swivel and attach with a carabiner! Problem Solved.
 
Dave Rohach said:
The lanyard diameter isn't the problem, a swivel on the carabiner end is what you need to resolve your dilemma. If you're capable of splicing, install a swivel/biner or just a swivel and attach with a carabiner! Problem Solved.
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Bingo !
Many years ago, I went from a 12' to an 18' lanyard. Same distel hitch & cord.
The hockles were so bad that I could not use the extra length.

I installed a Petzl swivel at the saddle loop. Problem solved !
(I had it, but wasn't using it for anything else.)

Note: The swivel must have very free rotation.
I was told that this approach would not work, without loading the swivel; but it did work for me !
 
Some people just want to start an argument for arguments sake, jmayer, get the facts before you contradict! [emoji102][emoji12] NaNaNaNaNa! Too juvenile, I know! But every lanyard I've ever had, has always had a swivel, just for that reason!
 
Thanks for the insight gentleman. I assumed it had something to do with the change in diameter, since I didn't have an issue with the 10mm. Kinda crazy that less than 2mm in difference can cause a problem but oh well. Guess I'll have to research some new adjustment options and/or a swivel. Who wants to convince my wife that I need to spend more money on climbing shit?
 
Have fun with that :). I have a BOLA that may be for sale if my coworker decides against it, but it requires 11mm. I could throw in your chosen length of kermeleon.
 
That's been my favorite lanyard device for quite some time now. I have a swivel attached to it since I purchased it. Surveyor has had some of the most brilliant tools that I've ever owned! Money has no issues for the finer tools of our trade!
 
Crimsonking said:
Have fun with that :). I have a BOLA that may be for sale if my coworker decides against it, but it requires 11mm. I could throw in your chosen length of kermeleon.
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An intriguing offer, let me know when and if it's available. The Aztec lanyard is pretty much brand new so hopefully I can find an affordable option for lanyard adjustment with that. Might even try a swivel with the setup as-is and see how that goes.
 
GreenMntnBoy410 said:
An intriguing offer, let me know when and if it's available. The Aztec lanyard is pretty much brand new so hopefully I can find an affordable option for lanyard adjustment with that. Might even try a swivel with the setup as-is and see how that goes.
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Gordon (Surveyor) makes a wide Bola as well, and works perfect on Yale 11.7mm lines. Just so ya know ;)
 
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