Retractable Saw Lanyard?

[rahtreelimbs]

Is there such a thing as a retractable saw lanyard? I don't know what got me thinking about this, I guess I am trying to lessen the amount of dangle BS on my saddle. The way I am, If I don't have it on my saddle, then I will forget it.

 

[Treeman14]

I think Sherrill sells a bungee type lanyard. Never saw a retractable one.

 

[NickfromWI]

Retraction!

Wow, how wierd....I just posted a follow-up on this over at ????????. Check it:

http://??????????????????/forum/sho...er=3381&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1

Have fun!

check www.gearkeeper.com 80lbs some of those things can hold. I should get one for my climbing saw!!!

love
nick

 

[NickfromWI]

WOW! That was a low blow

I can't believe arboristsite automatically cut that out of the tr##buzz link I pasted. I thought the makers of AS would be less afraid of the competition. Not that ???????? is competition. Shame on you.

shamed,
nick


http://www.tr##buzz.com/forum/showf...er=3381&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1

cut and paste that, replace the "##" with "ee

apparently, this wont paste the entire link, so just hop over to TREEEBUZZ, click on general discussion, then "recoil mechanism for objects on belt " That'll get you there!

 

[treeclimber165]

Lovey,
The strongest one I could find had an 80# breaking strength but only 6oz. retraction pull. I guess you missed that part.

As for blocking links to the buzz, AS has been set up like that from day 1.

Who exactly do you love? Not that I really want to know.....

 

[Menchhofer]

AS is a little different. I agree with you Nick.

TB would not edit such a post.. But give someone power and.......................

 

[Kneejerk Bombas]

I have thought about trying to make one of these every day as i walk the dog.
By simply replacing the line from the retractable leash, with some spectra core accessory cord, and sticking it on the back of your saddle, you would be good to go.

 

[rahtreelimbs]

Originally posted by Mike Maas
I have thought about trying to make one of these every day as I walk the dog.
By simply replacing the line from the retractable leash, with some spectra core accessory cord, and sticking it on the back of your saddle, you would be good to go.

Thanx Mike,


I had thought about this too! Just thought it might be a little off-the-wall!

 

[Kevin]

This is rather puzzling as I don't see any benefit from it.
Why not buy a lanyard that is already designed and tested for the intended purpose?
Doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

 

[treeclimber165]

Kevin-
Despite what he says, Rich just wants MORE crap to hang on his belt, not less. I do not see how it would work, either. It would not be safe to use a saw while it's attached to a retractable lanyard that's pulling on the back of the handle. If it is strong enough to hold the saw (8-10#), then it will have too much pull on the saw to use it safely. And if you are going to disconnect it to cut, then you don't need it anyway. Just use the short (10" or so) saw lanyard that clips to your belt when the saw isn't in use.

 

[Kneejerk Bombas]

Your missing the point. Haven't you seen the saw lanyards that are just a peice of cord with a couple of hooks?
The cord is always hanging out and getting snagged on stuff. The next generation was the lanyard that has a bungee in side. This gets rid of about half the loop of rope, but it's still a pain in the a$$.
The lanyard is for the unlikely event you drop the saw, or if you want to hang it down after a cut. We are not suggesting the retraction is strong enough to pull the saw up.
Also, getting all worked up about breaking strength is moot too, in a lot of cases. Think that silly little ring on a stihl topping saw would hold more than 100 lbs? How about the handle I have on my topping saw, I'd be surprised if it would hold much more than that. The Husky 335 might take a few hundred lbs to break, I don't know.

 

[rahtreelimbs]

Originally posted by Mike Maas
Your missing the point. Haven't you seen the saw lanyards that are just a peice of cord with a couple of hooks?
The cord is always hanging out and getting snagged on stuff. The next generation was the lanyard that has a bungee in side. This gets rid of about half the loop of rope, but it's still a pain in the a$$.
The lanyard is for the unlikely event you drop the saw, or if you want to hang it down after a cut. We are not suggesting the retraction is strong enough to pull the saw up.
Also, getting all worked up about breaking strength is moot too, in a lot of cases. Think that silly little ring on a stihl topping saw would hold more than 100 lbs? How about the handle I have on my topping saw, I'd be surprised if it would hold much more than that. The Husky 335 might take a few hundred lbs to break, I don't know.

Mike made my point for me. I just want something to take up the slack when the saw is not in use. It doesn't have to pull the saw up. I'm just lurking here. Just thought it was an interesting idea.

 

[rahtreelimbs]

Brian,


Trust me I wish I could get by with just the bare necessities. Too much sh!t hanging from saddle wouldn't impress anyone.