Lanyard Management Clips

Lanyard management clips hold the extra tail of your positioning lanyard on the saddle so it does not hang in loops and catch on limbs, spurs, or your saw. They are a small, cheap fix for a common annoyance.

Why manage your lanyard tail

When you adjust a long lanyard short around a small stem, the leftover tail hangs in a loop. That loop catches on stubs, gets stepped on with a spur, or ends up near the bar. A management clip lets you gather the tail and park it on your saddle until you need the length again.

Mount them on gear loops or a saddle accessory bar, out of the way of your bridge and life-support rings.

Use and limits

These clips are for storage only. Never clip a life-support line, a tie-in, or a load into one. Replace them if they crack or stop holding shut. You will find complete rope lanyards in this section.

Lanyard tail is a common snag point on spur removals and long limb walks. Stowing it neatly also keeps it off the ground and out of the dirt when you are working low, which helps the rope last longer and keeps grit out of your adjuster.

A couple of clips on each side of the saddle is usually enough for most setups. Some climbers also use them to park a handsaw scabbard strap or a coiled throw line.

They are inexpensive, so replace them when they get loose rather than putting up with a clip that pops open.

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.