Yale Imori Replacement Lanyard, Green and Black

The Yale Imori replacement lanyard is a rope positioning lanyard from Yale Cordage in a green and black colorway. It lets you refresh a worn lanyard while keeping the adjuster and connectors you already use.

On the stem

Yale Cordage makes a lot of the rope arborists climb on, and a Yale replacement lanyard is an easy way to stay with a brand you know. The green and black pattern stands out against bark, so you can see where your lanyard sits and spot wear sooner.

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.