Not being a professional tree climber, I thought this lanyard well made for a novice. The only reason I didn't give it an overall 5 star rating was the fact I am not a professional and don't know much. :-) The fact it has a steel cable to keep you from cutting it with a chainsaw is a must in my opinion. I have read that having two lanyards when making a bigger cut is smart too. I wish these would come in different colors, because I would buy another one.