Lanyard recommendation please!

[Snesley Wipes]

I need one for my E1L and was hoping one is available that wont scratch the body of my torch. Could anyone throw me a recommendation please?
Thx

 

[houtex]

Looks good. I've been thinking about getting one.
http://www.berkeleypoint.com/products/tethers/mct216.html

 

[Caligvla]

I need one for my E1L and was hoping one is available that wont scratch the body of my torch. Could anyone throw me a recommendation please?
Thx

I like this one, whatever one you do it get, make sure it has a break away cord. You don't want your favorite light to turn into a noose.

 

[ZMZ67]

Lighthound has para-cord and lanyard supplies so you can make one to suit your needs. http://www.lighthound.com/

 

[Snesley Wipes]

Sweet guys thanks!

What about the Surefire one, any good? I saw you like it caligvia...

http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/co_disp/displ/carfnbr/402/prrfnbr/834/Z50-Lanyard-System

I don't even know if it's compatible with mine or not.

 

[Snesley Wipes]

Lighthound has para-cord and lanyard supplies so you can make one to suit your needs. http://www.lighthound.com/

Ended up going with Lighthound. They literally use the same material and accessories as the Surefire lanyards and others.

Thx again!

 

[Justin Case]

This is a minimalist lanyard for an L4, which should also work for your E1L. The cord is 1/8" diameter shock cord (buy it at any fabric store), which allows you to make a very small loop since you can easily stretch the cord over your hand. You don't have to mess around with excess length of non-elastic paracord and cord locks. Attachment is via a small key ring (3/8" diameter, same as the ring on a Photon Micro Light). Total cost is probably a dollar.

 

[kosPap]

This is a minimalist lanyard for an L4, which should also work for your E1L. The cord is 1/8" diameter shock cord (buy it at any fabric store), which allows you to make a very small loop since you can easily stretch the cord over your hand. You don't have to mess around with excess length of non-elastic paracord and cord locks. Attachment is via a small key ring (3/8" diameter, same as the ring on a Photon Micro Light). Total cost is probably a dollar.

I will side with JustinCase on this:

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=194017
Shock cord solves another problem...The danger of injuring your hand when the lanyard gets tangled somewhere...Since it elongates and your wrist is bound to unlock it is probable that the lanyard willl slip right off..

I just do not trust the knot...with time or effort it will slip and untie itself...I use that plastic cord ends and since my cord is thinner, I make a TIGHT knot in their cord end and jam it in the clip....

enjoy, Kostas

 

[TITAN1833]

Another suggestion! you could use a constrictor knot directly onto the flashlight body,it is a very safe way to attach a lanyard if you choose not to use clips and rings

 

[kosPap]

problem is - something I forgot to add earlier - that you need to add a break-off pint in the lanyard for safety reasons...

Usually this is the clip/split ring

 

[TITAN1833]

problem is - something I forgot to add earlier - that you need to add a break-off pint in the lanyard for safety reasons...

Usually this is the clip/split ring

Agreed, but if you make your own lanyard you can add those plastic "pop" break away connectors

 

[Justin Case]

I'm not a "knot" guy, but I've used some fancy knot (not for the knot pictured above, though) from one of those knot books that supposedly gets tighter the more you pull on it. It's very doubtful it will loosen under load. It is also very doubtful that the knot will loosen from stretching/loosening action working the knot free since the shock cord surface has some give and the knot sort of squishes on itself, further locking it.

IMO, a breakaway point is a good idea, though as kosPap says, the elastic cord stretches and allows the hand to release.

I've tried using cord locks and even still use them for some applications. But the added benefit of a cord lock when using a flashlight isn't worth it for my interests. I don't want the added bulk of a hard "marble" in my pocket, nor the potential noise of the lock knocking against the light body if I use a flashlight belt holster.

 

[kosPap]

Agreed, but if you make your own lanyard you can add those plastic "pop" break away connectors

Indeed....but I believe it is a matter of how much force is anticipated. These conectors are somehow iffy to me. I prefer something that will give under violent load. YMMV