How To Make a LANYARD for TREE CLIMBING (Both Industry and Recreational)! 

I chose the connection method that would cater best with most recreational tree climbers who would connect their lanyard to their belay loop or bridge because their harness wouldn't have side D's like an industry saddle. If I were working a job, I would most definitely be using my D's, specifically my lower D's more than my side D's unless I were in a situation were connection were fully lateral without any anticipation of downward force. Nobody wants to gaff out and hang from their side D's. So if you don't have lower D's, then that's why the bridge connection is sometimes better. Thanks so much for your input and for helping to clarify this for future viewers!

Thank you very much. I appreciate your comment! I learned how to do that from one of the regional ambassadors for Teufelberger in a video that was posted on their RU-vid channel.

That's excellent! I'm glad you found value in my video. I made a more recent video about my lanyard setup that you might enjoy! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IEU59FgvuVc.html Be sure to check out more of my videos and, if you have anymore questions, don't hesitate to ask! I'm here to help! Thanks for subscribing! Welcome to my community! =-D

I'm so glad that you enjoyed my video! Check out my library of long and short form videos for more interesting content like this video! Thanks so much for your comment! I appreciate your support! =-D

Hey, you're very welcome! I'm so happy that you like my technique for a lanyard! I whip the ends of everything, whether it be hitch cords or ropes or lanyards. I have waxed polyester twine in a rainbow of colors. Just so you know, some ropes will have the core come out (aka "milk) during regular use. For certain types of rope it is recommended that you only whip one end of the rope so that the rope's sheath can freely start to move out on the other end. Once your rope stops milking the core out, it has found an equilibrium or balance between sheath/cover and core. At this point, simply cut the excess core off and then proceed to whip that second end. If your goal is to secure the core, the whipping I show in my most recent whipping video will work, but you must make at least two doubled perpendicular stiches over the primary, multiple wrap stage. I didn't show this in my video, but because you have highlighted a need for such content, I'll make a video for you showing how this is done. Even if you use my whipping that I already have made a video for, I have never had a rope's core milk out after placing one in, but I like to be thorough and I want to offer you the best intel I can provide. Anyways, fantastic comment! You've made my day! =-D

Thanks for the compliment and for your support! =-D

You're very welcome! Thanks for viewing! =-D

Yes, I whip the ends of my ropes and all of my hitch cords! It makes pulling your ropes through a system easier and it also just cleans up and secures all of your ends! I highly recommend it! Thanks for commenting!

Thank you! Well, you're correct about that. You'd be using it a little differently than typical SRT on a climb line. It'd be more for work positioning than climbing directly on it. Therefor it would be easier to adjust the friction hitch because you'd be able to transfer most of your weight onto your main line whenever necessary. This is for a lanyard setup.

You're very welcome! I'm glad you found it to be helpful! If there's anything I can help you with, or if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

Terima kasih! Saya senang Anda merasa terbantu! Cobalah dan bagikan pengalaman Anda jika Anda mau setelah melakukannya. Saya masih menggunakan pengaturan lanyard ini setiap kali saya mendaki. Satu-satunya bagian yang pernah berubah adalah halangan gesekan. Jangan khawatir tentang kendala bahasa: Saya menggunakan Google translate!

Yes, I misspoke in my video. That's the Yale Phantom in limited edition pink. It also comes in green. It is 11mm as you stated. What's an acceptable range for a rope for a lanyard? I would say that anywhere between 11-13mm, but there's really no need to go above 11m in my opinion because it balances strength and weight beautifully. Pretty much any rated static climbing rope can be used as a lanyard if one desires. It all comes down to personal preference. I hope I've answered your question adequately.

Indeed you did, thanks for the prompt and thorough reply!@@Knot-orious

You're very welcome. Be sure to check out some of my other videos if you are so inclined. I have tons of educational content. Don't be shy around the comments section either. I love answering questions.

Sure, I got another one for you. Is this still your favorite friction hitch for this setup? I ordered an almost duplicate set of what you have listed here. I was surprised to see the trinity did not make the list in your top 10 vid. Which others would you recommend that tend and function as well as the trinity as I tend to tinker? Again, fantastic instruction, hope your journey to spend more time in the canopy is moving along like you want. @@Knot-orious

​@@TDizzle5408 I have created so many friction hitches and, when I made that top ten video, I could only put two hitches of my own in the lineup because I didn't want to seem full of myself, you know? haha The Trinity is still for sure one of the best options for a lanyard because of how little setback there is when you tie it with the right size hitch cord and very few hitches grab the way it does. I'm going to actually make a new video for the Trinity hitch and post it soon. It was my very first video ever and it deserves a reprise! Thanks for reminding me. My other favorite hitch for a lanyard is the Calligraphy hitch or the Felicitous hitch. Calligraphy: ru-vid.com9IPQJwCmpyE Felicitous: ru-vid.com9IPQJwCmpyE Trinity: ru-vid.comoj3MhyNWnFc

I have a ton of videos on my channel that you can check out and I actually have another, new video all about my lanyard setup and how I stow it on my harness that's coming out soon. Be sure to subscribe with the all notifications bell clicked so you won't miss it! Thanks for your kind comment!

That's a great question! The reason is so I can wrap the lanyard around a spar/limb and then connect the terminal end to middle hole of pulley. This will form a complete MRS lanyard arrangement that is extended outward more than if I had clipped the termination end to my bridge. It is neater and more organized when the right situation calls for it. Additionally, imagine that you are connected to a spar/limb in the way I just described and imagine that this time you clip to the outward most hole instead of the middle. Why? Because you your SRS/SRT climbing setup, or secondary MRS/DRT setup on a different stem off to your side. All you need to do in order to have one complete system is take that SRS or MRS setup and connect it to the one remaining hole on the pulley; the middle pulley. And there you have it. You are now fully triangulated and your work positioning will be twice as good, with both your lanyard and climbing systems interconnected, forming a "v" shape, allowing for ideal balance. It's a lot like a V-Rig, but without the mechanical advantage.

Wondered why as well, came up with these thoughts: (1) Makes it easy to make the loop smaller, because it stops the hitch from moving with the rope (2) It gives you an attachment point for the other end of the lanyard (as explained) (3) It makes the stop knot stop for sure

​@@ChristianTrebervery good explaination

Firstly, thank you! I'm happy that you enjoyed my video! Insofar as the frequency of ads on RU-vid: I am fully aware and I sympathize with you. Because I spend so much time on RU-vid, as someone who runs a channel, I couldn't tolerate the ads anymore and gave into the RU-vid Red subscription, which allows you to watch unlimited content - with zero ads - for a reasonable $9.99/mo. If you're able to afford it, and if you spend a lot of time of RU-vid, then I can recommend it enough. Thanks for the comment!

Agreed as someone who only watches RU-vid the subscription is well worth the money as all adds are gone, although a lot of creators do affiliate marketing but it’s much more bearable than 6 ads that end up being longer than the video you are trying to watch.

@@andriabarlow6889 I find the pricing too expensive, I already pay for a number of online services

Yes, extremely toxic.

Just kidding. I like the gloves sometimes because they provide a high contrast against the rope, making it easier to watch what the rope is doing.

Watch some of my newer content! They have gotten MUCH better! This video is almost two years old!

Does anyone ever really stop learning? The video you're commenting on, along with EVERY single one of my other videos, contain nothing but 100% FACTUAL and CORRECT information, demonstration, discussion, and I have never once provided any information that could have been considered dangerous. Why exactly are you so concerned about me accurately and safely sharing my constantly growing knowledge with other tree climbers? Based off of your claims, all of the professional tree climbers who regularly give demonstrations and provide training for other climbers have STOPPED LEARNING because they know EVERYTHING there is to know, and they will never learn anything about tree climbing ever again. And if any of these climbers are, for some reason, still learning because of the simple reality that every single one of us will continue to learn and improve until we die, then they shouldn't be teaching others. So, if even the pros, who do the majority of the teaching, are also always STILL LEARNING, then I guess that contradicts and disproves your claims. To be honest, I believe It would be more irresponsible of me if I didn't share my knowledge with fellow climbers across the globe. Look, if you happen to be watching one of my videos some day in the future, and if you happen to witness me providing dangerous and/or incorrect information to my viewers, then, by all means, go right ahead and tell me how reckless and criminally negligent I am. Until then, I suggest that you go find some other RU-vidr who you can TRY to make look bad. I've done absolutely nothing wrong. I learn, I practice, and once I have a complete understanding of what I'm doing, I often will share that knowledge and demonstrate it for other tree climbers who watch the videos on my channel. There is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WHATSOEVER that is irresponsible or negligent about mysel, my channel, nor about any of my videos. I really do abhor when people demonize others people who are altruistically educating viewers for free in the most safety conscious way possible. How the hell did you come to that conclusion? It's as if you're just making shit up to antagonize me.

@@Knot-orious And by sharing the video others might spot flaws and point them out before they become an issue. This is the true scientific method. Observe, question, hypothesis, experiment, conclusion, and announce results for peer review. Great video and keep up the good work.

Thank you! I appreciate that!

There's so many techniques so many different ways you'll never stop learning unless u learn to fly like inspector gadget.

I've learned single rope technique when calving now that I'm older I've been taking down trees on my property and stuff and climbing trees and climbing rocks are two different things so I'm learning a lot you know the lanyard the adjustable lanyard if you don't feel comfortable with your gear and your capabilities then don't do it.

Okay! Sorry you didn't enjoy my video! It's not for everyone!