Bandit Replacement Lanyard

The Bandit replacement lanyard is a rope positioning lanyard for climbers who want to replace a worn line while keeping their existing adjuster or hitch. It lets you refresh the part that wears without buying a whole new lanyard kit.

On the stem

Lanyard rope wears faster than almost anything else on a saddle. It is wrapped around rough bark, dragged across limbs, and constantly run through an adjuster. A replacement lanyard lets you retire the worn rope and keep your hardware, which is the cheapest way to stay on a lanyard you trust.

A good positioning lanyard should grip in an adjuster or hitch without slipping, run smoothly when you shorten it one-handed, and resist abrasion from bark. Remember that a lanyard is for work positioning, not fall arrest, and that around a saw you need a steel-core flipline or a second tie-in.

Many climbers prefer a lanyard length that wraps the largest stems they regularly work with a little to spare. Too short and you cannot get around a big trunk; too long and the tail gets in the way of the saw. Think about the trees you climb most when you choose.

Fit, inspection, and replacement

Before buying, check that the rope diameter suits your adjuster or hitch cord. You can compare lengths and termination styles among other rope lanyards.

Inspect the lanyard before every climb for cuts, glazing, crushed spots, and wear at the splice, and replace it when in doubt. Life-support gear must meet the applicable standard (ANSI Z133 and the manufacturer's instructions), be inspected before every use, and be used only by trained climbers.