Prusik Rope
Prusik cords are a vital tool for arborists, rescue professionals, and height access workers, delivering a dependable solution for safe and efficient climbing. Designed for controlled movement and secure positioning, the Prusik hitch creates a strong, friction-based connection between the cord and the rope. Built for durability and peak performance, they excel in demanding applications like rescue operations, industrial climbing, and arborist work. Trusted by professionals across Australia, our high-quality Prusik cords ensure reliability when it matters most.
ASPIRING Back-Up Prusik 50 cm
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ASPIRING Standard Prusik 120 cm
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BLUEWATER Nylon Accessory Cord
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EDELRID PES Accessory Cord 4mm
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EDELRID PES Accessory Cord 5mm
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EDELRID PES Accessory Cord 6mm
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EDELRID PES Accessory Cord 7mm
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EDELRID PES Accessory Cord 8mm
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STERLING RIT 8mm Eye to Eye Hitchcord
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Why prusik cord matters
A friction hitch is only as good as the cord it is tied from. Prusik cord grips the host rope through friction, so the match between cord and rope decides everything, how well it bites, how smoothly it releases and how it behaves under load. That is why prusik and hitch cord is its own category, built for friction hitch work in climbing, rope access, rescue and tree care, in tied lengths and sewn eye-to-eye hitch cords.
Pair it with the rest of the system: arborist carabiners and rope jammers.
How to choose the right prusik cord for you
- Size to the host rope. The cord needs to be clearly thinner than the rope it grips, commonly around 6 to 8 mm on 10 to 11 mm ropes. Follow the cord manufacturer's guidance for the pairing.
- Tied loop or eye-to-eye. Tied loops are simple and adjustable. Sewn eye-to-eye hitch cords give consistent length and clean terminations for arborist and rescue hitches.
- Heat and wear. Friction hitches generate heat. Cords built for hitch work handle it better than general accessory cord.
- Test the hitch. Grip varies with cord, rope and hitch type. Test the combination under controlled load before you rely on it.
FAQs about Prusik Cord
What is prusik cord?
Cord used to tie friction hitches around a host rope. The hitch grips under load and slides when released, which makes it a backup, capture or adjustment tool across climbing, rescue and tree work.
What size prusik cord do I need for an 11 mm rope?
A cord clearly thinner than the host rope, commonly 6 to 8 mm for 10 to 11 mm ropes. Check the cord manufacturer's guidance and test the hitch on your rope.
What is an eye-to-eye prusik?
A hitch cord with a sewn eye at each end instead of a joining knot. It gives consistent length and clean connections, and is common in arborist and rescue hitch systems.