Phantom Replacement Friction Saver Lanyard

This Phantom replacement friction saver lanyard is the rope section of an adjustable friction saver, sold on its own. When the rope is worn or glazed, you can replace it and keep the rings and hardware that are still in good shape.

Why replace just the rope

On an adjustable friction saver the rope takes the wear: it rubs on bark, gets packed with sap and grit, and glazes from heat. The rings and adjuster usually outlast it by a long way. Swapping the rope section gets the saver back in service without paying for hardware you already own.

Make sure the replacement matches your saver's design and the hardware it was built around. If in doubt, compare it with the complete friction savers we carry.

A fresh rope section also restores the grip of the adjuster, which can slip on a rope that has gone glazed or flattened. Keep the old lanyard out of service once it is replaced so it never finds its way back into a climbing kit by mistake.

Installing and inspecting

Assemble it exactly as the manufacturer's instructions show, and test it on the ground with your full weight before climbing on it. Check every connection and make sure the adjuster grips the rope securely.

Inspect the rope before each climb for cuts, glazing, flat or stiff spots, and core damage, and check the rings for grooves. Treat it as life-support equipment: it must meet ANSI Z133 and the manufacturer's instructions, be inspected before every climb, and be used only by trained climbers.