Yale R.I.N.G. Lanyard Kit

The Yale R.I.N.G. lanyard kit is an all-rope positioning lanyard built on Yale's R.I.N.G. rope. It is a straightforward secondary attachment for pruning, limb walking, and spur work.

An everyday lanyard

Most climbers keep a light rope lanyard on the saddle for every climb. It lets you hold position on a limb while you set a cut, gives you a second attachment when you are cutting, and wraps the stem when you are on spurs.

A kit puts the rope and adjuster together so the diameters match. That matters because a friction hitch or rope grab behaves differently on a rope it was not meant for.

Care and inspection

Test the adjuster at ground level, inspect the rope before every climb, and retire it after any saw contact. If you want a snap with an extra lock, look at the triple-locking version in our lanyard kits.

The R.I.N.G. kit is a practical choice for climbers who want something simple and dependable without paying for a mechanical adjuster. It also makes a good second lanyard to carry on bigger trees where a spare can save a trip to the ground.

Coil and clip it neatly at the end of the day so the hitch and rope do not get crushed or snarled in the gear bag. Keep it away from fuel cans and battery acid in the truck.

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.