If you’ve ever worked at height – whether you’re climbing trees, doing rope access work, or tackling serious outdoor jobs – you already know one golden rule:
What goes up must not come down unexpectedly.
Dropped tools aren’t just annoying… they’re dangerous.
That’s where a proper heavy-duty tool lanyard becomes less of an accessory and more of a must-have piece of safety gear.
That's basically why the Reecoil Big Boss was invented. 😎
The Big‑Boss Heavy Duty Tool Lanyard from Reecoil is designed specifically for big jobs with big tools – particularly large rear-handle chainsaws used while climbing.
It gives you extended reach when you need it, then retracts to stay compact and out of your way when you don’t. That balance between freedom of movement and control is key when you’re working in awkward positions high above the ground.
One of the biggest safety advantages of a lanyard like this is simple: it prevents dropped tools. Removing a lanyard to make a tricky cut might feel faster in the moment, but it also opens the door to a potentially catastrophic fall. This model is built to stay attached while still allowing you to reach difficult angles, reducing the temptation to disconnect entirely.
When not under tension, the Big Boss retracts to a shorter length, reducing tangles and preventing excess slack from catching on branches, equipment, or structures. Less clutter around your harness means fewer opportunities for something to go wrong.
At the end of the day, working at height will never be risk-free – but it can be risk-managed.
A well-designed heavy-duty lanyard like the Reecoil Big Boss adds a critical layer of protection, helping keep both you and everyone underneath you safer.
Think of it not as extra gear but as cheap insurance against one of the most preventable accidents on the job. 😉