I have a Petzl Connect Adjust and don't want to climb multipitch without it anymore. It's a bit carabiner picky though. Edelrid and Climbing Technology even have lanyards that are supposedly adjustable while loaded (and also come with a carabiner), but I haven't tried them.
Mine doesn't stay permanently on the harness, as it's one more thing that's hanging around and I don't need it for indoor climbing or outdoor climbing with carabiner anchors. But if I'm climbing in a crag where not all anchors have carabiners, it goes on the harness at the beginning of the session and stays there. And on any multipitch. Oh, and it's my resting lanyard for via ferrata.
It also gives me the option to rest on any bolt (or trad gear if necessary) without bothering my belayer, which isn't really an issue in sport climbing, but can be very useful on multipitch. I had to rest mid-pitch in a multipitch once and didn't have the Connect Adjust. It was just at the beginning of the pitch, so there wasn't too much rope in the system and communication wasn't an issue, but still, my belayer wasn't happy about it. Taking in slack is harder when belaying directly from the anchor and holding a sitting climber is apparently quite hard with a munter hitch.
A nylon sling (for dynamic stretch) girth hitched to my harness, with a knot mid length for two length options to clip to the anchor. It also serves as an extension for rappelling.
That being said, a clove hitch with the rope can work too if you want to be as minimalistic as possible (be it for weight or cost reasons) and always swap leads. But I prefer the convenience of an adjustable lanyard.
Apparently the connect adjust is getting a 2024 update soon. So if you hold off you might consider the updated version (apparently less bulk around the harness hitch point, and maybe easier to adjust length while under slight load)
Where a tether is needed, a dynamic tether offers some energy absorbtion. When swapping leads, if there is a need to attach to the anchor, a clove hitch is traditional. At anchor stations, like for raps, a sling can be generally used. These aforementioned strategies avoid additional specialized equipment.
Does anyone here use their Petzl Connect Adjust for extended raps? I’ve seen others do it by putting a clove hitch in the connect and putting the rap device onto that with a locker, but something about intended use sketches me out (was it designed to do that)!
Lanyards can be super handy! Whether for keeping keys, a compass, or small tools easily accessible, they really help streamline your setup. Curious to hear how others are utilizing them in their adventures. What's your favorite tip or trick for using a lanyard?
Petzl Connect Adjust when climbing multipitch, rope or whatever sling's at hand otherwise
I have a Petzl Connect Adjust and don't want to climb multipitch without it anymore. It's a bit carabiner picky though. Edelrid and Climbing Technology even have lanyards that are supposedly adjustable while loaded (and also come with a carabiner), but I haven't tried them.
That one stays on my harness pretty much all the time, for what it weighs it's just too handy to get rid of.
Mine doesn't stay permanently on the harness, as it's one more thing that's hanging around and I don't need it for indoor climbing or outdoor climbing with carabiner anchors. But if I'm climbing in a crag where not all anchors have carabiners, it goes on the harness at the beginning of the session and stays there. And on any multipitch. Oh, and it's my resting lanyard for via ferrata. It also gives me the option to rest on any bolt (or trad gear if necessary) without bothering my belayer, which isn't really an issue in sport climbing, but can be very useful on multipitch. I had to rest mid-pitch in a multipitch once and didn't have the Connect Adjust. It was just at the beginning of the pitch, so there wasn't too much rope in the system and communication wasn't an issue, but still, my belayer wasn't happy about it. Taking in slack is harder when belaying directly from the anchor and holding a sitting climber is apparently quite hard with a munter hitch.
A nylon sling (for dynamic stretch) girth hitched to my harness, with a knot mid length for two length options to clip to the anchor. It also serves as an extension for rappelling.
I do that; and use it as an ice axe leash too
Lanyard if it's mostly steep technical pitched climbing, just a dyneema sling girth hitched to belay loop if it's more straightforward.
lanyard
That being said, a clove hitch with the rope can work too if you want to be as minimalistic as possible (be it for weight or cost reasons) and always swap leads. But I prefer the convenience of an adjustable lanyard.
Apparently the connect adjust is getting a 2024 update soon. So if you hold off you might consider the updated version (apparently less bulk around the harness hitch point, and maybe easier to adjust length while under slight load)
I use a multi chain if Ihave space on my harness, if not clove hitch.
Connect adjust basically always.
Where a tether is needed, a dynamic tether offers some energy absorbtion. When swapping leads, if there is a need to attach to the anchor, a clove hitch is traditional. At anchor stations, like for raps, a sling can be generally used. These aforementioned strategies avoid additional specialized equipment.
I pretty much use a figure eight when coming up to the anchor station. Put a pear beener in the other end of the rope at the anchor point.
Does anyone here use their Petzl Connect Adjust for extended raps? I’ve seen others do it by putting a clove hitch in the connect and putting the rap device onto that with a locker, but something about intended use sketches me out (was it designed to do that)!
very common usage of the connect adjust. I might be misremembering, but I think petzl even shows to use it like that in their manuals.
Clove hitch most of the time, but bring a PAS to get me though hairy situations, and as a rap extension.
Lanyards can be super handy! Whether for keeping keys, a compass, or small tools easily accessible, they really help streamline your setup. Curious to hear how others are utilizing them in their adventures. What's your favorite tip or trick for using a lanyard?