6 ft Reinforced Cross Arm Strap

A cross arm strap is a reinforced webbing strap with a D-ring or loop at each end that wraps around a beam, pole or limb to create an anchor point. This 6 ft version gives enough wrap for most structural members and many tree stems.

How a cross arm strap works

You wrap the strap around the anchor, pass one end through the other, and clip into the end ring. It cinches down on the member and gives you a clean connection point with no knots to tie. Utility crews use them on cross arms and poles; tree crews use them as quick anchors on structures and as a wrap on a stem when a rope sling is not handy.

The reinforced section protects the webbing where it bears on edges and bark. Even so, keep it off sharp corners and keep it away from the saw. See our fall protection range for lanyards and other anchors.

A 6 ft strap gives enough wrap for most beams and poles, plus many stems. If the anchor is too small for the strap to cinch properly, choke it with more wraps only if the manufacturer allows, or choose a shorter strap.

Inspection and limits

Check the webbing for cuts, burns, abrasion and chemical damage, and the hardware for cracks or distortion, before each use. Retire it after a fall or if you find damage.

Use it only as the manufacturer's instructions allow and within its rated strength. Life-support and fall-arrest gear must meet the applicable standard, including ANSI Z133 for tree work, and should be used only by trained workers.