Preferences for Lanyard Materials

[Soilarch]

Currently using a 2-n-1 of Pelican (think extra "hard lay" 11mm HTP) with a 10mm 4 coil prussic. Bights way too hard and would like to make two separate lanyards adjusted with hip prussic or a DEDA. 13mm HTP, StableBraid or any of the 1/2" arb ropes. I've only handled Hi-Vee, true blue, tachyon, 11mm HTP, and the pelican. Cordages I've tried/have are the beeline and 3/8tenex. Knots with seizing would be used since my splicing isn't up to my "life support" standards. Anyone have combos you guys know are proven to play nice with each other?

 

[Pelorus]

I use 1/2" Arbormaster with a microcender.

 

[Soilarch]

I'd love to go the microcender route but my crew and employer are old school. My Cougar saddle and 2-n-1 are already pushing their comfort level. Need to stay with prussic or schwabish (sp?) for now. Would hate to drop the coin and then be told I can't use it.

 

[ATH]

After using an ART Positioner for my lanyard, I cringe every time I have to use a knot (still use that on the wirecore lanyard). I know it is a chunk of change, but it is worth it IMHO.

I am less concerned about the rope I use...have tried several, and haven't found too much difference. I have always bought lanyards with the snaps spliced on the end...but was thinking about trying one for myself. Maybe that is a good winter project!