Fenix L1P lanyard suggestions needed

The very first time I got mine, that "dental floss" lanyard kept bugging me. I want tools that can handle rough use. What I did was remove it and thread two small key rings on the holes and put a braided shoe string, just like in my old knife.

I'd be interested too on how the others set-up theirs too.

Santelmo said:

The very first time I got mine, that "dental floss" lanyard kept bugging me. I want tools that can handle rough use. What I did was remove it and thread two small key rings on the holes and put a braided shoe string, just like in my old knife.

I'd be interested too on how the others set-up theirs too.

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My thoughts exactly on the fine thread- it doesn't look like it would last long rubbing against the edges of the small holes. I was going to use one split ring, but 2 would even work better. Thanks for that idea.

read a thread on this a short time ago.. do a search for " seized lanyard".

When I first got the LP1 I got to thinking about options, I though maybe getting some spider wire (braided Kevlar fishing line). It's extraordinarily strong such that dental floss size can be 50 lb test. I was planning on braiding some to make it a little thicker. Impossible to snap and extremely hard to cut. You can buy it in most sporting goods stores.

http://www.fishspiderwire.com/

I wonder if some swivel snap or other fishing tackle related thingy might work in that tiny hole? I might look around in the lure section at the store.

AtomicX said:

read a thread on this a short time ago.. do a search for " seized lanyard".

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AtomicX,

Thanks for that link! That's really cool, but I want an even more minimal lanyard attached to the 2 holes. I have saved that link for future reference for my other lights.

Stu said:

I wonder if some swivel snap or other fishing tackle related thingy might work in that tiny hole? I might look around in the lure section at the store.

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I'm going to get a couple 1/4" dia. or maybe the next size smaller split rings from the fishing dept. and put one in each hole and then use maybe some paracord for the actual lanyard to thread through each of the rings.

Srvctek... i got a nice one with my Streamlight NF-2... maybe they are available as replacements from Streamlight parts...thinking out loud here. It's sorta a thick cord with an adjustable cordlock for the wrist or fingers..can be seen in the ads on "brightguy"s websight. It's worth a peak, not sure if it's quite what your looking for. I, myself, keep changing my mind and trying different things. I am going to do a grip-wrap on my MagCharger and see if I like it ( Paracord ) , best thing is lanyards and grips are removable so trying different things is the best way to find one's own favorite solution. Cheers !:wave:

jtice sells several different types of really nice lanyards, look for his posts or PM him for info.

See my post on this thread:

http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=98721

Thanks Louie for your idea in this post

It's basically what I wound up doing. I first enlarged the 2 holes with my Dremel using the carbide bit shown in the first pic below (I also rounded off the edges of the holes). Then I threaded some 3/32" black nylon string through both holes and tied a knot.

I will use this for now unless I come up with something better. Thanks for all of the tips everybody!

Lynx_Arc offers a special split ring sized to exactly fit through both holes at once and not interfere with the rubber button. Lets you attach a larger split ring or thicker line to the the Fenix. He charges practically nothing (I think 50 cents for 10, 60 cents for 20, including shipping). I think everyone should have them.

nerdgineer said:

Lynx_Arc offers a special split ring sized to exactly fit through both holes at once and not interfere with the rubber button. Lets you attach a larger split ring or thicker line to the the Fenix. He charges practically nothing (I think 50 cents for 10, 60 cents for 20, including shipping). I think everyone should have them.

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I saw his post and thread on the split rings, but decided against it. I didn't want to wait to get them- no patience here.

If you'da bought it then, you'da had it by now (weeks ago, even). Mine came pretty fast. I think Lynx_Arc had them in the mail the day after I sent him my hard earned 60 cents.

nerdgineer said:

If you'da bought it then, you'da had it by now (weeks ago, even).

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:huh2:

My first post in this thread was only 2 days ago and I made my lanyard yesterday.

I have the little split ring on my L1P, furnished by Lynx Arc. I used a wooden toothpick to wedge the ring open and get it started through the holes in the head of the switch body. I put a second slightly larger split ring through that one so I could use the same size paracord for a lanyard as my other lights (same thickness as the Surefire lanyards).