That's called a Positioner. Meant to be used as a lanyard adjuster. They are nice! That is an old pic. Now I use a DEDA lanyard with one end on each hip.

I also changed from a square MR to a delta. The delta tends to keep the P in place without jiggling around.

Tom

Thanks to each of you for your input!

Everything from the "there's no answer to this" response from RescueMan (he's absolutely right) to the great detail from Icabod and others is good information.

This forum is such a wonderful . . . well, forum where we can exchange thoughts and experiences.

Thanks again, guys.

Jim

Rescueman- no fair putting a picture of me working up here! I don't care anywhere near that amount of stuff when I am rec. climbing!

For most rec. climbs, I only carry my friction saver, a few loop runners (maybe 2), and a 12oz throw weight. My saddle has some small brass snaps on each side. One side holds the friction saver, the other holds the throw weight. On the back I clip the carabiners and loop runners.

If I am staying up overnight, I bring a bag with my hammock (now a treeboat!) sleeping bag, food, maybe a stove, headlamp, and whatever other goodies I might want.

No one better be carrying some of the stuff I had on in the picture while rec climbing!

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nick

That is I. One of the rare times I've worn spikes!

There's a color version of that picture somewhere...

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Glad you liked it!

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nick