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Chainsaw Lanyards & Chainsaw Straps

A chainsaw strap or lanyard tethers your saw to your saddle so you can cut, let go and keep both hands for climbing. Bungee models stretch with you and keep slack out of the way.

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Gap Arborist Supply

Chainsaw Strap with Ring

A strap and ring that gives a saw a secure lanyard attachment point.

Typical $15

Gap Arborist Supply

Chainsaw Strap with Snap

A simple saw strap with a snap to keep your climbing saw tethered aloft.

Typical $15

Buying guide

Picking a chainsaw lanyard

Length matters most. Too short and the saw fights you as you reach; too long and it swings into your rope or legs. Bungee lanyards keep the saw close when idle and stretch when you need reach. Use a snap or carabiner that fits your saw's attachment point and saddle hook. A saw lanyard is for the saw, not for you, so never clip your climbing system to it. Inspect stitching and bungee for cuts after every job, since it lives right next to the chain.

Bungee, modular or fixed

Bungee lanyards stretch when you reach and pull back when idle. Modular systems let you swap the lanyard between saws or attach points. A fixed strap, like the Weaver chainsaw strap, is simple and tough. All three ways to end a lanyard, whether a snap, a carabiner or a sewn eye, should fit your saw's attachment point. Avoid lanyards that let the saw hang below your feet or close to your climbing line.

Common questions

Do I need a chainsaw lanyard?

If you run a saw in the tree, yes. A tethered saw protects the crew below and lets you use both hands to move.

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