Miller BackBiter® Shock Absorbing Lanyard – 6 Ft Tie-Back, Single Leg
The Miller BackBiter Tie-Back Lanyard is engineered for tie-back use, offering high-performance fall protection in environments where anchorage points are limited or unpredictable—such as steel erection, roofing, scaffolding, maintenance, and general construction.
This 6-foot single-leg lanyard features Miller’s SofStop® shock absorber pack, which effectively limits fall forces to protect workers from serious injury. Built with heavy-duty Cordura® nylon webbing, it stands up to sharp edges, abrasion, and jobsite wear.
Locking 5K-rated snap hooks with 3/4" gate openings are included on both ends for reliable, secure connections. The tie-back design eliminates the need for separate anchorage connectors—simply wrap the lanyard around a structural element and tie back to itself.
The BackBiter is compliant with OSHA 1910.66, 1926.104, 1926.502; ANSI Z359.13, A10.32; and CSA Z259.11 Class E4, offering reliable, tested performance. Perfect for crews needing 100% tie-off.
Key Features:
- Designed for Tie-Back Use – Eliminates the need for separate anchorage straps
- 6 Ft Single-Leg Lanyard – Versatile for most elevated work applications
- SofStop® Shock Absorber – Reduces fall forces, improves safety
- 5K Locking Snap Hooks – Rated for 5,000 lbs; ¾" gate opening for secure connections
- Cordura® Nylon Webbing – Abrasion-resistant, heavy-duty construction
- 310 lb Load Capacity – Supports worker and gear
- Compliant with OSHA, ANSI, and CSA Standards
- Twin-Leg Models Available for 100% Tie-Off
- Made for Construction, Roofing, Scaffolding & Industrial Use
Specifications
- Brand: Miller
- Type: Single-leg shock-absorbing lanyard, tie-back rated
- Length: 6 ft
- Shock Absorber: SofStop (limits force to ≤900 lb)
- Hooks: Double-locking snap hooks
- Standards: ANSI Z359.13
Buying Guide: When Is a Tie-Back Lanyard Required?
Standard snap hooks and carabiners are designed to connect to a fixed anchor point — a D-bolt, beam anchor, or anchorage connector. They are not rated for tie-back use, where the hook is connected to its own lanyard or webbing rather than a fixed point. If your anchorage situation requires wrapping the lanyard around a beam or column and clipping back, you need a lanyard and connecting hardware rated for tie-back use. Using a standard lanyard in a tie-back configuration without tie-back-rated hardware is a compliance violation and a safety risk — the geometry changes the load path in ways standard hardware isn't tested for.
Applications
- Steel erection where overhead anchors aren't available
- Roofing and scaffolding with limited fixed anchor points
- Maintenance work where structural elements serve as anchorage
FAQ
What makes a hook "tie-back rated"?
Tie-back rated hooks are specifically tested for the load paths that occur when the lanyard is looped around a structure and connected back to itself — a different geometry than attaching to a fixed D-bolt. Standard hooks are not tested for this configuration.
Can any lanyard be used for tie-back?
No — only lanyards and connecting hardware specifically rated and labeled for tie-back use should be used in that configuration.
