Basic Chainsaw Lanyard with Snap

This basic chainsaw lanyard with a snap keeps your saw tied to your saddle while you climb and cut. It is the simple version: a lanyard, a snap on one end, and nothing extra to snag.

Why every climber needs one

A dropped saw can kill someone on the ground and ruins the saw. A saw lanyard ties the saw to your saddle so you can let go of it to move, reset your lanyard or handle a limb without it falling.

Attach the lanyard to the saw's tie ring and clip the other end to a dedicated tool attachment point on your saddle. Keep the length short enough that the saw does not hang near your legs. See other styles in chainsaw lanyards.

A basic lanyard is also the easiest to inspect and replace. Many climbers keep one on every saw so they never have to move a lanyard between saws on the job.

Setup and inspection

A saw lanyard is a tool tether. Never clip it into your climbing system or use it to hold your weight.

Check the snap gate, spring and the lanyard itself before each climb. Look for cuts, heat damage from the muffler and worn stitching. Replace it if anything looks off.

Keep the saw lanyard short enough that the saw cannot reach your legs if it swings, but long enough to make your cuts. Store it with the saw, away from fuel and bar oil, and keep the snap clean so the gate closes fully every time.