Sterling TriTech Positioning Lanyard Kit with Prusik Adjuster

The Sterling TriTech positioning lanyard kit with prusik adjuster is a light all-rope flipline that adjusts with a friction hitch. It is a simple, proven setup that many climbers learn on and keep using.

A simple, proven setup

A prusik adjuster is a loop of hitch cord tied around the lanyard rope and clipped to your saddle. Load it and it grips; break it free and it slides. It is light, has no moving parts, and the cord is inexpensive to replace when it wears.

This kit works well as the everyday lanyard for pruning and spur climbing. It is a good choice for newer climbers learning how to manage a flipline.

Care and inspection

Dress the hitch neatly and test it at ground level. Replace the hitch cord when it glazes, fuzzes, or slips. Inspect the lanyard rope for cuts and stiff spots. Browse other lanyard kits if you want wire core or a mechanical adjuster.

Hitch cord diameter matters. A cord that is too thick for the lanyard rope will slip; one that is too thin will bite and be hard to release. A matched kit avoids that problem from day one.

Learn to tie and dress the hitch yourself so you can replace the cord in the field when it wears. A properly set prusik should grip under load and release smoothly when you push the hitch along the rope.

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.