Introduction The rope is the best material available to attach yourself to the anchor, due to its dynamic properties - but sometimes a separate lanyard might be beneficial. Lanyards can be used for numerous reasons in climbing, to name a few; Setting up bottom ropes at the top of a crag and clipping to the anchors for personal safety. An instructor observing clients at the top of the crag whilst not being in the system, clipping into anchors. Sports climbers clipping into the