V-SERIES™ Stretch Shock Absorbing Lanyard – 6 Ft, Single Leg with 36C Snap Hooks
A fixed-length 6-foot lanyard drags on most surfaces and creates a tripping hazard for workers who move around frequently at height. MSA's V-Series Stretch Lanyard contracts to a shorter length during movement and extends to the full 6 feet when needed, reducing the slack that creates trip and snag hazards on ladders, scaffolding, and elevated platforms without limiting the working radius.
Key Features
- Elastic stretch webbing – contracts during movement to reduce trailing length and tripping hazard.
- 6-foot extended length – full ANSI-compliant working reach when extended.
- SofStop shock absorber pack – limits fall arrest force to 900 lb or less, within ANSI Z359.13 limits.
- 36C locking snap hooks – on both the harness and anchorage end for secure connection.
- Single leg design – standard configuration for most at-height tasks.
Specifications
- Brand: MSA | Line: V-Series
- Type: Single-leg stretch shock-absorbing lanyard
- Length: 6 ft (extended)
- Shock Absorber: Limits force to ≤900 lb
- Hooks: 36C locking snap hooks
- Standards: ANSI Z359.13
Buying Guide: Single-Leg vs. Twin-Leg Lanyards
Single-leg lanyards (this product) are the standard for most at-height work where continuous 100% tie-off isn't required — the worker is clipped in when stationary or moving between tie-off points. Twin-leg (Y-shaped) lanyards allow continuous 100% tie-off: one leg stays connected while the other is moved to the next anchor point, so the worker is never unclipped. If your work requires OSHA 100% tie-off — common on aerial lifts, scaffolding, and some construction applications — a twin-leg lanyard is required. If you clip in when stationary and unhook to move, a single-leg is sufficient.
Applications
- Construction and industrial maintenance at height
- Scaffolding and steel erection
- Roofing and utility work
- Any at-height task pairing with a compatible full-body harness
FAQ
What does "shock-absorbing" mean on a lanyard?
A shock absorber (also called a deceleration device) deploys during a fall, gradually extending to slow the fall and limit the arrest force transmitted to the harness and worker's body — ANSI limits this to 1,800 lb maximum; the SofStop absorber limits it further to 900 lb.
What harnesses is this compatible with?
Any ANSI Z359-compliant full-body harness with a dorsal D-ring
