Saw lanyards???

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I'm wondering who on here uses saw lanyards in the tree. As I'm slowly entering the in tree chain saw use, I'm wondering if when I start doing it more often, should I start using a lanyard with the saw.

And a question. When Dad approves me fully for in tree chain saw use, I plan on taking our MS260, putting a 16in bar on it, and using that. Would a bungee lanyard work for this saw, or is it too big?? Thanks!!
 
I use a saw lanyard anytime I climb and use a saw. Just make sure it is a break-away lanyard. Does your dad have a ms200 or a 192t for you to use instead of a ms260.
 
I like the break away but if you hang your saw a lot at full extension it might not be the lanyard for you. I always put my saw back onto my saddle so I love it. It also keep it up a touch higher than the regular style ones we use.

Oh the break aways are rated to 50 lbs. max weight fueled and oiled.
 
Yeah, we have a mix of around 5 or 6 MS200, or 020T's. But the few times I've used them in the tree, I felt I would have felt better with a rear handle. Just the way I am I guess. Though, I wouldn't mine having a 192t to try out.
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Yeah, we have a mix of around 5 or 6 MS200, or 020T's. But the few times I've used them in the tree, I felt I would have felt better with a rear handle. Just the way I am I guess. Though, I wouldn't mine having a 192t to try out.
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Understand that. I wouldn't mind having a 192t also.
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I'm wondering who on here uses saw lanyards in the tree. As I'm slowly entering the in tree chain saw use, I'm wondering if when I start doing it more often, should I start using a lanyard with the saw.

And a question. When Dad approves me fully for in tree chain saw use, I plan on taking our MS260, putting a 16in bar on it, and using that. Would a bungee lanyard work for this saw, or is it too big?? Thanks!!

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I use a lanyard on the small stuff but on big stuff (100lbs)
I unclip the saw from the saddle.

I messed up bad once...Check the pic...
 

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I use the small flat webbing sling style with a steel ring for everything.

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+1

On my 200 I use the webbing sling with a length on tenex spliced onto it so I can hang it when I want to.

260 isn't a bad saw in the tree but I'd hate to do a big oak TD without a lighter saw. Rear handle 200 is a cool saw... I'm thinking about picking one up.
 
The only time I put a lanyard on my Sugoi or Zubat is Work Climb event at TCC.

Can you afford to drop your saw? Sure, a tear-away lanyard will still give you quite a tug before it performs its second raison d'etre, but that might slow the saw down enough for your groundie to register, "Headache!" is not another call for overhead twig avoidance.

You'll be developing great hand, forearm, and upper body strength running an MS260 in the tree. On one hand (no pun intended), it may virtually eliminate any temptation of one-handing; on the other, maybe you pick up a habit of drop-starting.

Save your coin and maybe make a sweet side deal for a classic (read: good used) tree saw.
 
Thanks alot everyone!!! Blinky, I would love to try and pick up a rear handle 200. From what I just looked up on the Stihl website, they run about $600 over here, so I'll have to wait to try one of these babies out!!!

And Jim D, are you saying the break away lanyards are better??? From what I would think, the 1" strap wouldn't break, giving you quite a tug, but most likely keeping the saw on your belt, while the break away, would, break away, letting the saw fall, possibly from some great height. Or am I just being paranoid on this.
 
Hey RD... my two cents ...I use leashes less tha 10% of the time ... nice to have in those instances (I believe the breakaways to be a waste of money) I'll use rope or webbing , also using the option of attaching leash to the tree as well...I guess my point is that leashes have a tendancy to slow you down , and to qoute "Fundamentals" the leash is one more line to mind while working aloft...It becomes one of those personal decisions based on what you are comfortable with given the situation...Climb ON!
 
RD, I always use a lanyard with any chainsaw I use in the tree. I have used all types but my current preferred is sections of old climbing line with a locking carabiner and a scaffold knot on each end. Once you determine the right length, this is a very useful and inexpensive lanyard.

I do not recommend breakaway lanyards. A chainsaw flying out of the tree is far too dangerous. It also gives you a false sense of security in that if you make a bad cut, you don't have to worry about it. Do worry about it and don't do it. Just like cutting your rope...don't do it.

Also, for your saw choice. For the price of a new 192T with an easy start option, I can't think of a reason not to get one. At around $300 they're one of the least expensive and comfortable saws that you will ever use in the tree. Having a lightweight, comfortable saw will promote good techniques and ergonomics. A heavy rear-handled saw, especially used initially, will promote the opposite.

Dave
 
I vote yes on some type of saw leash/lanyard! like many other things in the climbing realm it will be something you personalize. Much like rope choice ,saddle choice etc.
 
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I vote yes on some type of saw leash/lanyard! like many other things in the climbing realm it will be something you personalize. Much like rope choice ,saddle choice etc.

[/ QUOTE ]When I was struggling with "my rig" what side ...how ... and where to hang my saw... ect... I met a climber who let me know it was ALL custom ...showed me how to make a custom hook that will hold my little top handle all the way up to my largest saws comfortably ...he claimed NEVER to need a leash...
 
I always use a Buckingham breakaway lanyard. I never have had one break on me even when hanging big saws off of them. I really like how they shorten up when the saw is hanging on the ring.
 
I was being the groundie for a climber friend 4 years ago. He doesn't use a lanyard.
While moving some branches away from the drop zone, I heard a nasty crunching sound behind me. That was his t200, which had just committed suicide against the pavement.
It fell from about 60 feet up and got really busted up.
It hit about 9 feet from my head.
Out of respect for my groundies, I ALWAYs use a lanyard now, and I don't do groundwork for climbers who don't.
 
I got careless with a big willow limb this spring and it snatched my saw and took it to the ground. Didn't hurt the saw but it gave me a heck of a jerk even with the breakaway lanyard. I gave the pieces to the guy at my saw shop and he hung them in back of the counter. This morning I asked him if he'd sold any lanyards because of my example. He told me he didn't think so but several people have asked who the idiot was that did that.
Phil
 
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