Strong Chainsaw lanyards?

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

The saw lanyard itself doesn't need to have a low breaking strength. You just need to ensure that ONE LINK in the "lanyard chain" guarantees a low breaking strength. You can splice your favorite rope, and mount the lanyard using a "break-away ring" that will open up when a 50 kg force (or similar) is applied.

 

You can make up your own, or buy load-rated rings made for this very purpose - here is a link (German company) Lastringe für Motorsägenstropp

 

good info

 

be safe guys and gals

[Adam Bourne]

The saw lanyard itself doesn't need to have a low breaking strength. You just need to ensure that ONE LINK in the "lanyard chain" guarantees a low breaking strength. You can splice your favorite rope, and mount the lanyard using a "break-away ring" that will open up when a 50 kg force (or similar) is applied.

 

You can make up your own, or buy load-rated rings made for this very purpose - here is a link (German company) Lastringe für Motorsägenstropp

 

Nice one Morten,

 

I added my last Response as I felt it was important to say that using rope spliced or knotted direct to the saw was a very bad idea, and as you quite correctly put it does not have to be direct to the saw it is possible to have a weak link....

 

 

Adam

[Mark_Skyland]

Just incase people arent aware Husky also do a breakaway eyelet.Husqvarna Eyelet Groundsaw strop connection - Accessories - Climbing

 

Designed to fit Husy saws only im afraid.