FallTech 8368 Rope Grab Lanyard Set, Single Leg with Self-Tracking Rope Grab

A rope grab lanyard set built around FallTech's ViewPack — 8368

A rope grab lanyard is the connector half of a vertical lifeline setup — the piece between the rope and your harness — and the FallTech 8368 packages a self-tracking grab, a single-leg lanyard, and FallTech's ViewPack shock-absorbing pack into one assembly sized for 5/8 inch rope. It ships without the rope itself, so you pair it with a compatible lifeline you already own or are buying separately.

Shoppers searching a lanyard with rope grab already built rather than assembled piece by piece land here; a plain grab lanyard search for the connector half of the system finds the same set. Confirm your rope is 5/8 inch and you're ready to rig.

Key features

• Self-tracking rope grab follows your movement without manual repositioning
• FallTech ViewPack shock-absorbing pack built into the lanyard leg
• Single-leg lanyard with a snap hook sized for a harness D-ring
• Sized for 5/8 inch vertical lifeline rope
• FallTech — SKU 8368, live Amazon pricing on the linked listing

Pros & cons

Specifications

What this set is for

Any vertical rope-grab lifeline setup where you already have (or are separately buying) the rope and want a ready-built rope grab fall protection connector rather than sourcing a bare grab and lanyard individually. It sits in the vertical lifelines guide alongside the broader fall protection lanyards guide, forms the connector link in the fall protection equipment guide, sits in the lanyards & lifelines collection, and pairs with a harness from the FallTech 7015 contractor harness or the 7007 FT Basic.

Compatibility

This rope grab system fits any 5/8 inch vertical lifeline rope — the 3M DBI-SALA vertical rope lifeline and the Guardian VL58 are both compatible diameters. The snap hook end takes any harness with a rated dorsal or front D-ring — see the full body harness collection. FallTech's own 8256 ViewPack lanyard uses the same shock-pack technology if you need a standalone version without the rope grab.

How the 8368 compares

For a rope grab sold with its own lanyard from a different brand, see the Guardian 01503; for a rope grab alone without a lanyard, compare the 3M Protecta 5000003, the sibling FallTech 7479, or the Honeywell Miller 8173U and 8174U manual grab. If you need the rope too, the Guardian VLA ships rope, grab, and shock absorber together. If automatic slack take-up matters more than a rope-and-grab setup, compare against the self-retracting lifelines collection, ranked in our SRL guide. The full category lives in the fall protection collection.

Safety note: a rope grab lanyard set is one component of a personal fall arrest system — it needs a rated anchor point, a compatible 5/8 inch lifeline rope, and a full body harness to function under OSHA 1926.502. Confirm rope diameter compatibility, run the clearance math for the lanyard's shock deployment, and retire the set after any fall arrest or a deployed ViewPack indicator.

Ordering FAQ

Is the FallTech 8368 in stock and ready to ship?
Yes — this listing is active and ships through Amazon. Open the linked listing for live price, availability, and delivery speed.

What's included in this set?
A self-tracking rope grab, a single-leg lanyard, FallTech’s ViewPack shock-absorbing pack, and a snap hook sized for a harness D-ring — all as one connector assembly.

Does this come with the rope itself?
No — the 8368 is the grab-and-lanyard connector only. You supply a compatible 5/8 inch vertical lifeline rope, such as the 3M DBI-SALA or Guardian VL58 lifelines, for the grab to ride on.

What rope diameter does it fit?
5/8 inch — match this grab to a 5/8 inch lifeline rope. Using it on a different diameter rope is not supported and can affect how reliably the grab locks.

What is “self-tracking” on this rope grab?
The grab follows your movement up or down the rope on its own without you repositioning it by hand, then cams down and locks onto the rope if a fall is detected.

What is the ViewPack shock pack?
FallTech’s shock-absorbing pack built into the lanyard leg — it tears open in a controlled way during a fall to limit the arrest force transmitted to the worker, with a visible torn pack showing the unit needs replacement.

Single leg — can I get a twin-leg version?
This listing is the single-leg 8368. For continuous tie-off while moving past anchor points, look at a twin-leg shock-absorbing lanyard instead of a rope-grab set.

What connects to the harness end?
A snap hook rated for your harness’s dorsal or front D-ring — confirm the hook gate and harness D-ring are compatible before rigging.

Which rope pairs with this grab?
Any 5/8 inch vertical lifeline rope — the 3M DBI-SALA vertical rope lifeline and the Guardian VL58 are both compatible diameters worth checking against this grab.

Can I use this on a 3M or Guardian rope?
Yes, as long as the rope is 5/8 inch diameter — the grab is not brand-locked to FallTech rope, but always confirm diameter and condition on both product listings before pairing.

How do I inspect this set before use?
Check the rope grab’s cam and locking action, confirm the ViewPack shock indicator has not deployed, inspect the lanyard webbing for cuts or fraying, and check the snap hook gate. Retire after any fall arrest.

Is this OSHA compliant?
The set forms the connector portion of a fall arrest rig; OSHA 1926.502 governs the full assembled system — a rated anchor, a compatible 5/8 inch rope, this grab-and-lanyard set, and a full body harness together.

How do I reorder for a crew?
Reorder from this page — the listing and its linked Amazon ASIN stay constant, so equipping every rope-grab position on a crew takes seconds.

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