RajElectric
Participating member
- Location
- Brantford, Ontario
+1 on ditty bag.
Long lanyard management ...have I over thought things?
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NorCalBrock
Branched out member
- Location
- Chico
If I could find a better way to keep a long lanyard tidy and compact, I'd go back to one but there is nothing worse than going through a canopy and natural redirect then fighting the tree's desire to hook every bit on my saddle.
I've never liked a ditty bag for lanyard management because one little snag can pull the whole lot out.
Since going SRT, I've switched back to a shorter lanyard because my redirects are accomplishing what I used to need a longer lanyard for - better positioning.
If I need a second, longer line for positioning or traversing- I have the groundie attach a short climb line on my tail.
It's working for now - but I do miss my CE.
I might just have to start cutting a little more before passing through redirects
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I've never liked a ditty bag for lanyard management because one little snag can pull the whole lot out.
Since going SRT, I've switched back to a shorter lanyard because my redirects are accomplishing what I used to need a longer lanyard for - better positioning.
If I need a second, longer line for positioning or traversing- I have the groundie attach a short climb line on my tail.
It's working for now - but I do miss my CE.
I might just have to start cutting a little more before passing through redirects
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CutHighnLetFly
Been here a while
- Location
- Cape Cod, MA
Adding a ddrt system on the end of the climbing line seems easier to deploy then un-daisy chaining a lo g lanyard, then packing and stowing after use. All you gotta carry is a pulley and hitch cord and biner. You could do it with just a biner if you just throw on a Blake's.
JeffGu
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Osceola, Nebraska
Ditty bag is still my favorite for a long lanyard, like 25' long.
The way I've got it clipped/stored in the pic, if I snag the part outside the bag (with the chafe sleeve on it) it doesn't pull the rest of it out of the bag.
The way I've got it clipped/stored in the pic, if I snag the part outside the bag (with the chafe sleeve on it) it doesn't pull the rest of it out of the bag.
Jeff
Branched out member
- Location
- Marlborough, MA
Nice setup, Jeff. You know what they say about Great Minds...
treehumper
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- Ridgefield, NJ
and fools….
RopeShield
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Gecko for a few years now. Long lanyard and 160 ft or more of life line when bombing or rigging to kee[ your lines out of the action. Each grip can take up to 4 x.
It is easy to secure and grips tough. I couldn't live with out. I used to daisy chain then bag, I find this works for me. It is just so easy to handle.
It is easy to secure and grips tough. I couldn't live with out. I used to daisy chain then bag, I find this works for me. It is just so easy to handle.
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I recently replaced the lanyard on a Weaver saddle and wanted a longer one. At first I was going to use the Cordomatic reel, but then found the Huskie mini bucket at Home Depot. Last I finally put together an idea for two cleats to hold rope. The cleats holder was too small for my lanyard, the reel needed some rust removal so went with the bucket. I have tried softer bags and didn't like fighting the soft sides collapsing as I tried to stuff the rope in.
CutHighnLetFly
Been here a while
- Location
- Cape Cod, MA
Interesting lanyard adjuster @Brocky
Yes, a bit of MST in action. What? What is MST? I decided to call it a Matamorph Sleeve due to the initial inspiritation origin.
This is 5/16 Beeline cover on a 7.5mm cord. The bury is 6" and ends on the top with a tail tied in a overhand knot. It will slip slightly, but grab again after pushing the top down to descend. The cover must be stiffer than Tenex, as I never had slipping with it. To overcome this, I just gently pull on the tail of the overhand knot. This seems to tighten the knot and not loosen it if just pushed down like a normal hitch.
The lanyard and holder will only be used for rec climbing. For now.
This is 5/16 Beeline cover on a 7.5mm cord. The bury is 6" and ends on the top with a tail tied in a overhand knot. It will slip slightly, but grab again after pushing the top down to descend. The cover must be stiffer than Tenex, as I never had slipping with it. To overcome this, I just gently pull on the tail of the overhand knot. This seems to tighten the knot and not loosen it if just pushed down like a normal hitch.
The lanyard and holder will only be used for rec climbing. For now.
FreeFallin
Branched out member
- Location
- Wisconsin
I was wondering the same thing. That and @RopeShield ..... is that an ART positioner hangin on the twisted clevis? An older version?
RopeShield
Carpal tunnel level member
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Yes and that pic was from many yrs ago
colemanjessenz
Participating member
- Location
- heidelberg , Germany
Lanyard clips , This ones about 4.5 meters .
JeffGu
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Osceola, Nebraska
Yeah, it's a Zillon... love that thing, too.
FreeFallin
Branched out member
- Location
- Wisconsin
Nice, but pricey, is it adjustable under load at all?
I am using one of those chunky triangular grabs, I love the simple, fast action. It was cheap, and it will let me release it partially loaded, but it is also big and heavy.
JeffGu
Been here much more than a while
- Location
- Osceola, Nebraska
Yeah, it really is like a little ZZ... releases under load. Ok for single leg work positioning, too. They are pricey, just gotta wait until they're on sale. New ones are black.
