Prusiks are essential tools in various rope systems, serving as friction hitches for ascending ropes, creating progress capture in hauling systems, and providing reliable backups in rappelling scenarios. Typically constructed from shorter lengths of cord that are smaller in diameter than the main rope, prusiks function by wrapping around the primary rope multiple times, generating friction when loaded. This friction allows the prusik to grip the rope, enabling movement or secure holding. They are vital in climbing, mountaineering, rope rescue, tree climbing (arboriculture), and canyoneering. Available in open-ended cord or as sewn loops for increased strength and ease of use, prusiks come in various materials like nylon, polyester, Technora, and aramid blends to provide heat resistance and abrasion resistance for demanding applications. Sewn loops offer the advantage of eliminating knots, providing consistent strength and easier inspection.
Teufelberger Sirius Reep Cord accessory cord is well known as a classic prusik cord for arborist and rope rescue use. It is soft and flexable allowing easy tying and untying of knots. The flexability makes it perfect for tying prusik and valdotain tresse (VT) hitches. It can be used as a standard accessory cord for […]
Courant Phoenix 8mm friction hitch cord is a high heat and abrasion resistant aramid arborist cord. Ideal for Prusik, VT, and other friction hitches in tree climbing and rigging.
5mm diameter MBS: 7 kN Color: Blue/Black 6mm diameter MBS: 9.1 kN Color: Orange/Black 7mm diameter MBS: 12.1 kN Color: Red/Black 8mm diameter MBS: 17.7 kN Color: Green/Black
VT Prusik is a super tough heat resistant Technora aramid sheath over durable nylon core strands for rope rescue, tree climbing, and canyoneering.
Durable Courant Phoenix sewn eye-to-eye prusik for tree climbing, arborist, and rope rescue use. Heat and abrasion-resistant construction ideal for creating reliable friction hitches.
Bluewater sewn-loop prusiks are safer and more convenient than tied rope rescue prusiks. Safer because there is no knot that could become loose. More convenient since there is no bulk of a knot. These are strong and easy to use. Heat shrink protects the double tacked sewn section of the loop. Sewn with 277 polyester […]
The Ellipse Rope Sling is a bound loop prusik cord suitable for tying friction hitches and anchor slings for rope rescue and rope access work. The sheath of the Ellipse is made from an aramid / PES blend making it extremely abrasion resistant. Certification: Certified to EN 566 – Mountaineering Equipment – Sling Certification: Certified […]
For those interested in rope samples, we are offering short sections of popular ropes from well known manufacturers such as Courant, Bluewater and Teufelberger at a discounted price. All rope samples will be cut into 2 meter sections. For example if you order 4 pieces, you will receive 4 pieces of 2 meter sections of rope. […]
Ocean Polyester Loop is a hitch cord sewn into an endless sling. The machine-stitched rope connection takes this cord to a higher quality level than a knotted connection would. CE Certification: Testing performed by an independent lab to ensure the product meets the appropriate specification. Certification: Certified to EN 566 – Mountaineering Equipment – Sling […]
The Ocean Polyester e2e is a hitch cord with two stitched eyes, which is ideally suited for your applications in the field of tree care as a rope grab.
The CMC AZ Bound-Loop Prusiks are specially designed for use in tieing prusik hitch friction knots for rope rescue.