Rangefinder lanyard strength

[sndmn11]

I have found a handful of coiled elastic type lanyards marketed for rangefinders etc. I am wondering if anyone has found one that is strong enough that the weight of a typical rangefinder does not cause it to extend?

 

[EastMT]

I don’t know but I can guarantee you should use one on steep scree goat hunting, can’t reel that one back in! Good news, I have a new rangefinder this year.


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[WannabeHunter]

Wouldn't think you'd want it that stiff. Might be more difficult (not hard by any means) to bring it to your eye causing a little shaking or vibration in your picture. Just a thought.

I have the kuiu lanyard and it's not stiff enough to hold the rangefinder and stay coiled.

 

[sndmn11]

Wouldn't think you'd want it that stiff. Might be more difficult (not hard by any means) to bring it to your eye causing a little shaking or vibration in your picture. Just a thought.

I have the kuiu lanyard and it's not stiff enough to hold the rangefinder and stay coiled.

Very true. I would like to find a happy balance where if you were to let it hang its not gonna pendulum into your twignberries, but not take a power move to bring to eye level. I might grab something from gear keeper.

 

[5MilesBack]

Several years ago I bought a Nikon retractable line for my RF and it definitely won't let the RF slide, but I couldn't stand the RF flopping around attached to it. So I keep the RF lanyard around my neck and my RF in my chest pocket.

 

[muddydogs]

Very true. I would like to find a happy balance where if you were to let it hang its not gonna pendulum into your twignberries, but not take a power move to bring to eye level. I might grab something from gear keeper.

If there long enough when stretched to hit you below the waist then cut the sucker down a bit.

 

[camelcluch]

I have the fhf pig tail. It’s a little long but good. I have also used the curly shoelaces from Walmart. They are about $2 for the set and work the same.

 

[jolemons]

Purpose of them being coiled is to eliminate the length of lanyard from being a nuisance, it organizes it. You won't find one that is going to support a typical rangefinder's weight without coming uncoiled. They're meant to work in conjunction with a pouch to support them when not in use. They do make the retractable cable coil systems that may work for what you're wanting but i have no experience with them.

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[sndmn11]

Purpose of them being coiled is to eliminate the length of lanyard from being a nuisance, it organizes it. You won't find one that is going to support a typical rangefinder's weight without coming uncoiled. They're meant to work in conjunction with a pouch to support them when not in use. They do make the retractable cable coil systems that may work for what you're wanting but i have no experience with them.

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My intention for seeking something out would be in a scenario where I miss the pouch or similar and then a dropping piece of equipment makes an unwanted noise.