Petzl ABSORBICA-Y Tie Back Lanyard — Double, Structure Progression, L015AA00

The Petzl ABSORBICA-Y tie back lanyard

A tie back lanyard lets you anchor to structural members too large for a hook to wrap, and the Petzl ABSORBICA-Y is built around that idea. It is a double (Y) shock-absorbing lanyard with intermediate tie-back rings: wrap an arm around a column or beam, clip the cord end back to the ring, and you are anchored to a considerable-section structure. An integrated energy absorber sits in a protective case, the arms are elastic so they do not snag your progress, and the whole lanyard weighs about 550 g. It is designed for vertical progression of large structures — tower and steel climbing where you keep moving past splits.

Shoppers searching a petzl lanyard, a double lanyard, or a tower climbing lanyard for structure access land here; as a tie back shock absorbing lanyard it is the connecting device between your harness and the structure. It is certified to ANSI Z359.13 for a 12 ft free fall, covered below.

Key features

• Double (Y) tie-back lanyard with integrated energy absorber
• Intermediate tie-back rings to wrap and reconnect around large structures
• ANSI Z359.13 (12 ft free fall), CE EN 355, and EAC certified
• Rated for users 50 to 130 kg; ~550 g; 150 cm (160–200 cm with connectors)
• Elastic arms; protective case for absorber inspection
• Petzl — sold with or without MGO connectors and a Bm'D carabiner

Pros & cons

Specifications

What the ABSORBICA-Y is for

Vertical progression of large structures — tower climbing, steel erection, and structure access where you tie back to columns and beams and keep moving past intermediate members. It sits in the lanyards collection, is the connector in the ABC system explained in the fall protection equipment guide and the ABCDs of fall protection, and applies wherever a fall hazard triggers the rules in when is fall protection required.

Building the system around the lanyard

Clip the harness end to the back D-ring of a harness from the full body harnesses collection — ranked in the best safety harness guide — and tie back the arms to the structure or to anchors from the anchor points collection, sized to the anchor strength requirements and ranked in the best roof anchors guide. The MGO connectors and a rated carabiner complete the connections; inspect the harness to the harness inspection checklist, and fit a suspension trauma strap for the rescue plan.

How the ABSORBICA-Y compares

For standard overhead-anchor fall arrest, a simpler lanyard like the SafeWaze FS560-AJ or the free-fall-rated FS88760-FF costs far less; for rebar and structural anchoring by hook, the SafeWaze V-Line rebar-hook lanyard ties off with hooks rather than wrapping. The ABSORBICA-Y earns its place on the tie-back rings. Where clearance is tight, a self-retracting lifeline arrests shorter — see the shock-absorbing lanyard vs SRL guide. Browse the lanyards & lifelines collection, or build a rig from the best fall protection kits. Everything lives in the fall protection collection.

Safety note: a lanyard is one part of a personal fall arrest system — it works only with a rated full body harness and a rated anchor or structure, under OSHA 1926.502. When you tie back around a structure, follow Petzl’s instructions for the correct ring and wrap; keep one arm connected while you move the other; and confirm the fall clearance for the free fall involved, which can reach 12 ft. Stay within the 50 to 130 kg user range, inspect the absorber through its case before use, and retire the lanyard after any fall or a deployed absorber.

Ordering FAQ

Is the Petzl ABSORBICA-Y Tie-Back lanyard available?
Availability varies — check the linked Amazon listing for current stock, price, and whether you are ordering the version with or without connectors.

What does tie-back mean on this lanyard?
It has intermediate tie-back rings, so you can wrap an arm around a large structural member and clip the cord end back to the ring on the lanyard — anchoring to columns and beams too big for a hook to wrap.

Is it a single or double lanyard?
Double — a Y-shaped lanyard with two arms sharing one integrated energy absorber. The two arms let you stay connected on one while you move the other for continuous progression.

What is it designed for?
Vertical progression of large structures — climbing towers and steel where you pass intermediate obstructions and need to tie back to big members. It is an occupational structure-access lanyard, not a recreational climbing lanyard.

What certifications does it meet?
It is certified to ANSI Z359.13 for a 12 ft free fall (using ANSI Z359.12 connectors), plus CE EN 355 and EAC — American, European, and Russian standards.

What worker weight range does it cover?
Petzl rates it for users from 50 to 130 kg (about 110 to 287 lb), with a progressive energy absorber tuned to reduce deceleration forces across that range.

How long is it and how much does it weigh?
150 cm without connectors, or 160 to 200 cm with connectors depending on which you fit, and about 550 g — light for a double lanyard.

What connectors does it use?
The with-connectors version comes with two large-opening MGO connectors for the metal structure and a Bm’D carabiner with a CAPTIV positioning bar for the harness end. It is also sold without connectors.

Why are the tie-back rings useful in a rescue?
The intermediate rings stay accessible to a rescuer even when a worker is suspended on the lanyard after a fall, which supports the rescue plan.

Is the ABSORBICA-Y OSHA compliant?
As the connecting device in a fall arrest rig, it works within a compliant setup when paired with a rated full body harness and anchor under OSHA 1926.502; it is ANSI Z359.13 certified. Confirm your fall clearance for the free fall involved.

How do I inspect it before use?
Open the protective case at the ends to inspect the energy absorber, and check the webbing, tie-back rings, and any connectors for cuts, wear, corrosion, and function. Retire it after any fall or if the absorber shows signs of deployment.

How do I reorder for a crew?
Reorder from this page — the linked Amazon listing carries the current options for equipping structure-access workers.

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