TreeDimensional

sawsong, I don't know if you are aware of it, but they DO make a replacement rope (5M) for the grillion. I use three differnt lanyards, I have 2 grillions and a steel core.

Once you own the camming device of the grillion, it isn't that difficult to swap out the 3M for the 5M. I always use 2 lanyards, one attached to the left and one on the right side D's. The rope for the grillion is very stiff compaired to climbing line. We had a boo-boo with a 3M grillion and I replaced the rope with climbing line. I would NOT recommend doing this, it is like trying to advance a wet noodle. I had a friend of mine (ex sailer CAF) stitch the loop on the snap, and I have always been concerned about it's integrity. You HAVE to be able to TRUST your equipment or the stress of worry will make you old before your time.

Working position gear is task specific, and IMO this is the last place short-cuts should be used. Buy the stuff you NEED, not like our Buddy Aerial.