Revolutionise how you manage your work positioning lanyard.
The RopePod is a retractable storage system designed by arborists, for arborists. It keeps your lanyard neatly stowed yet instantly accessible, improving safety, comfort, and efficiency aloft. Built with a custom 4 m Cousin Atrax 11.6 mm lanyard featuring a CE-certified eye splice and a DMM Caiman clip for secure harness attachment, this is the ultimate upgrade to your work positioning setup.
Key Features & Benefits
Innovative retractable design: Keeps your lanyard neatly stored while allowing smooth and instant access when needed.
Includes DMM Caiman clip: Provides a strong and secure connection to your harness.
Pre-fitted with 4 m Cousin Atrax 11.6 mm lanyard: Comes ready to use with a CE-certified eye splice for full compatibility with your system.
Lightweight and compact: Weighs only 990 g — comfortable and balanced for daily professional use.
Self-cleaning design: The large bottom opening lets sawdust and debris escape to prevent clogging.
Improves climbing efficiency: Keeps rope clear of branches, underfoot hazards, and entanglements while climbing.
Arborist-engineered: Designed and tested by professional climbers to enhance safety and streamline rope management.
International Orders – Customs & Import Fees
Please note that all international orders (outside of the UK) may be subject to customs duties, import taxes, or handling fees upon arrival in the destination country. These charges are not included in our product prices or shipping costs and must be paid by the recipient. Customs policies vary widely, so we recommend checking with your local customs office for more information before placing your order.
We are not responsible for delays caused by customs processing.
Reviews
My Favorite lanyard manager on the market, it is bulky on your saddle but maybe not as much as photos make it seems as I can still carry saws, rigging gear, etc with me. It tends very well and I like pairing it with an Art positioner. Changing ropes is fairly easy just keep in mind you will need to take out the core of the end that will go inside the pod. My only critique of the item would be to improve on the plastic and screws that hold both pieces together as it is very fragile.
I appreciate the Darbyshire's taking the time to bring the Pod back. I'm sure it was a lot of hard work on their part. If you're unfamiliar with it, it's basically a retractable cord reel in plastic housing for lightness. Love it for dense canopies to keep my lanyard tidy. It's robust enough to last a long time as long as you're not careless. If you use an ART positioner the reel's pressure can sometimes cause the cam not to grab immediately so be mindful and set the cam before sitting into it.
I love this rope pod- like the self tending aspect- saves having to do it manually- like that not all the rope fits - it means there is always some rope to grab and adjust one handed- it is good that debris can get out the bottom- it fits nicely between my first aid kit and my chainsaw tool holder- i dont tend to use it in a crowded conifor as i dont want to get cought on branches so having the clip means it takes seconds to swap out, 4m is enough for most situations👍👍👍 Thanks Sawpod
I love the idea of this device. My biggest complaint with it is that it constantly pulls the Rope instead of ratcheting. So for using a device like the art positioner it doesn't work well and constantly pulls and loosens the positioner. I bought two and have already broke one. I wouldn't say I'm overly aggressive when I climb but the clip where it mounts to the Pod broke off. All in all it's a good device but not my go-to lanyard keeper.
I love the idea if this product so i bought one.
Unfortunately nowhere i written that its made to wear on the right side of the harness and that it only takes 2m of rope inside.