Retractable lanyard setup
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High Scale
Trust fund lobbyist.
I normally use a ditty bag for my lanyard and a Cinch but I like the retractable device a lot, it looks very smooth.
Paul, did you send the HH? it's not arrived yet.
Paul, did you send the HH? it's not arrived yet.
SouthSoundTree
Treehouser
So how much extra beyond the lanyard, for just the winder?
SouthSoundTree
Treehouser
bonner1040
Nick from Ohio
On mine, all of the cord fits in the winder. I dont have any extra. Around 13'
SouthSoundTree
Treehouser
Let me rephrase that, how much extra weight for the winder, on top of the lanyard weight. Is there a stopper knot inside? If you were to be descending too quickly on your lanyard, is it possible to pop the end loose, and pull the end through the hitch?
SteveBullman
TreeHouser
Looking forward to getting my hands on the finished product!
rangerdanger
TreeHouser
So is it possible for the user to replace the cord by themselves? Like if u cut it or just want something different in there?
SouthSoundTree
Treehouser
I didn't figure that it would have room for a stopper. The doubled over and stitched part is probably a good blocker, especially if it needs to break out of the housing.
I know that in regular use, it shouldn't break, but since lanyards can be/ are used as primary life support between cutting operations, its a consideration, in my mind. I am picturing a novice that is hanging on it and panics, grabbing the hitch rather than letting go.
rangerdanger
TreeHouser
Sweetness. That's great to know. I'm making up a 10mm ocean polyester lanyard right now that I'd love to put in there when I get one.
rangerdanger
TreeHouser
Really? I thought it'd be the same as 10mm bee line. When it gets here tomorrow I'll have to compare it too the 10mm bee line I have lying around.
bonner1040
Nick from Ohio
The OP is bigger for sure but I would be interested to see if it could be done and if so how much OP the sidewinder could wind.
bonner1040
Nick from Ohio
I see...If it doesn't work out, while I originally found the Beeline to be thin, I got used to it really quick. the more I use it the more I like it.
RopeArmour
TreeHouser
Hey Paul can you make for 11mm. i ahve tried smaller dia than 11mm and it seems to be the smallest I can go that will fit
the inner fist grip. I grip at the base of the proximal phallange basically where you curl your finger tips tight. So anything smaller than 11mm is troublesome.
I am willing to give a smaller diameter a good go any ways. Count me in for one please.
the inner fist grip. I grip at the base of the proximal phallange basically where you curl your finger tips tight. So anything smaller than 11mm is troublesome.
I am willing to give a smaller diameter a good go any ways. Count me in for one please.
rangerdanger
TreeHouser
Ah, ok, gotcha. When I get my side winder whenever u start selling them I'll give it a go and let u know.
rumination
Migratory Hippie Arbolist
Same here. I'm currently using the 10mm beeline for a lanyard and really starting to like it a lot. I'm using the Cinch right now with it, which is ok, but might go back to a VT. What hitch cord are you guys finding that goes well on the 10mm beeline?
I've got a manual Sidewinder. It's called a ditty bag.
MasterBlaster
Administrator Emeritus
Ha!
I don't know what everyone else is going to use but a 1" nylon web strap with a cinching buckle works real well. The Sidewinder can be quickly put on or taken off and it cinches tight to the harness.
Dave
pantheraba
More biners!!!
That really is looking good. I am gadget oriented enough I might have to get one of those. Thanks for the pictures.
