Yale Imori Lanyard Kit with Rope Grab

The Yale Imori lanyard kit with rope grab combines Yale's Imori rope with a mechanical rope grab for length adjustment. It suits climbers who want a rope lanyard that adjusts quickly without a friction hitch.

Rope grab adjustment

A rope grab clamps the lanyard under load and slides when you unweight it and move it. Compared to a friction hitch it is quicker to adjust and behaves the same way every time, which is handy when you are repositioning all day.

Yale's Imori is used as the lanyard rope here, and the kit format means the grab and rope are matched for diameter.

Inspection and limits

Check the rope grab cam and teeth for wear and debris and confirm it locks firmly on the rope before you lean back. Inspect the rope for cuts, glazing, and sheath damage. Rope grabs with teeth can wear a lanyard faster in one spot, so look closely there. See other lanyard kits.

Mechanical rope grabs also make it easier to make small changes while leaning hard on the lanyard, which is common when you are setting up a face cut on spurs. Most climbers find the adjuster quick to learn after a few climbs.

Keep the grab clean of pitch, sawdust, and grit. Debris in the cam can reduce grip, and pitch build-up makes the rope wear faster where the teeth bite. A soft brush and the cleaning method in the manufacturer's instructions is usually all it takes.

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.