ART Positioner Release Lever

The ART Positioner release lever is the replacement part for the handle you pull to let rope run through the Positioner. A worn, bent, or lost lever makes the adjuster hard to release smoothly, and swapping it keeps a good device in service.

When to replace the lever

The Positioner holds your lanyard length until you pull the release lever, which lets rope feed through so you can lengthen your flipline. Over time the lever takes knocks against bark and spurs, and a bent or cracked lever can make that release jerky or stiff.

If the rest of the device is in good shape, a new lever is an inexpensive fix. Fit it only as ART describes, and if you are not sure you can install it correctly, have a competent person do it. A device that has been taken apart should be function-tested on the ground before it goes back in the tree.

Fitting and checks

Small accessories like this are easy to overlook, but they change how your hardware sits and loads. Fit it the way the maker shows, then check that the carabiner gate still opens, closes, and locks freely and that nothing rubs on the rope.

Inspect it with the rest of your kit and replace it when it splits, stretches, or no longer holds the connector in position. It is an aid, not a strength component. Life-support gear must meet the applicable standard (ANSI Z133 and the manufacturer's instructions), be inspected before every climb, and be used only by trained climbers. Find related items in rope grabs.