Yale Phantom Adjustable Friction Saver

The Yale Phantom adjustable friction saver lets you size the saver to the stem at your tie-in instead of carrying several fixed lengths. It protects the bark and your climb line while giving the rope a smooth path through the rings.

Why choose an adjustable saver

Fixed friction savers are simple, but the length that works on one tree is too short or too long on the next. An adjustable saver lets you snug it down on a small union or open it up for a big stem, so the rings sit where they should and the saver does not flop around.

When the rope section wears out, you can replace just the lanyard and keep the hardware. Browse our full line of friction savers to compare designs.

Setup and inspection

Install it as the instructions show, set the length so the rings sit cleanly, and weight the system from the ground before climbing. Adjustable savers usually take a little more setup than a fixed ring-to-ring, and some are not designed for retrieval from the ground, so plan your exit.

Before every climb inspect the rope for cuts, glazing, and stiff spots, and check the rings and adjuster for grooves and secure grip. 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.

Practice installing and removing it on the ground first, so you know how the adjuster behaves before you are relying on it at the top of a tree.