Big Jim's
Big Jim's Hitch Breaker
A small tending aid for climbers who want a friction hitch that releases cleanly.
Typical $45
Eye and Eye Prusiks & Hitch Climber Kits
An eye and eye prusik is hitch cord with a terminated eye at each end, ready to tie a Valdotain, Distel or similar hitch. Pair it with a micro pulley and a hitch climber kit for a smooth MRS setup.
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DMM
DMM Hitch Climber Kit
A matched hitch-tending pulley and connector set for building a friction hitch system.
Typical $150
Yale Cordage
Yale 8mm Beeline Hand-Spliced Eye-to-Eye
An 8mm hand-spliced eye-to-eye hitch cord for consistent grab and release.
Typical $40
Yale Cordage
Yale 10mm Beeline Eye-to-Eye
Heat-resistant 10mm hitch cord with terminated eyes for moving-rope climbing.
Typical $45
Yale Cordage
Yale 10mm Black Beeline Eye-to-Eye Prusik
10mm Beeline eye-to-eye hitch cord in black, easy to pick out on the bridge.
Typical $45
Armor Prus
8mm Armor Prus Sewn Eye-to-Eye Prusik
Slim 8mm hitch cord with sewn eyes for a grippy, responsive friction hitch.
Typical $40
Samson Rope
Samson 3/8 in. Tenex Prusik Sewn Eye-to-Eye
3/8 in. Tenex cord with sewn eyes for prusik hitches and general use.
Typical $30
Samson Rope
Samson Ice Tail Hand-Spliced Eye-to-Eye
Hand-spliced hitch cord from Samson made for friction hitches on climbing lines.
Typical $45
Teufelberger
Teufelberger 8mm HRC Sewn Eye-to-Eye Prusik
Slim 8mm Teufelberger hitch cord with sewn eyes for responsive friction hitches.
Typical $40
Teufelberger
Teufelberger 9mm Epicord Sewn Eye-to-Eye Prusik
Middle-size 9mm Epicord hitch cord with sewn eyes for balanced grip and release.
Typical $40
Teufelberger
Teufelberger Epicord 8mm Sewn Eye-to-Eye Prusik
Slim 8mm Epicord hitch cord with sewn eyes for a firm, responsive grip.
Typical $40
Teufelberger
Teufelberger Epicord 9mm Foot Lock Prusik
9mm Epicord prusik sized for secured footlocking ascents.
Typical $40
Teufelberger
Teufelberger Ocean Polyester 10mm Sewn Eye-to-Eye Prusik
10mm polyester hitch cord with sewn eyes for smooth hitches on larger ropes.
Typical $35
Yale Cordage
Yale 8mm Beeline Eye-to-Eye Sewn Prusik
Slim, heat-resistant Beeline hitch cord with sewn eyes for smaller ropes.
Typical $40
Beeline
8mm Black Beeline Eye-to-Eye Prusik
An 8 mm black eye-to-eye hitch cord for friction hitches on climbing lines.
Typical $39
Courant
Courant Phoenix Pink Dragon 8mm Sewn Eye-to-Eye Prusik
An 8 mm sewn eye-to-eye hitch cord from Courant in Pink Dragon color.
Typical $49
Gap Arborist Supply
Multi-Purpose Ring Sling
A versatile sling with a ring for anchors, redirects, and false crotches.
Typical $35
Samson
Samson Bail Out XL Sewn Eye-to-Eye Hitch Cord
A sewn eye-to-eye hitch cord from Samson for friction-hitch climbing.
Typical $49
Sterling
Sterling FLEX 8mm Sewn Eye-to-Eye Prusik
Sterling's supple 8 mm hitch cord with sewn eyes for friction-hitch climbing.
Typical $45
Sterling
Sterling RIT 8mm Sewn Eye-to-Eye Prusik
Sterling's durable 8 mm hitch cord with sewn eyes for friction hitches.
Typical $49
Yale Cordage
Yale Veritas 8mm Sewn Eye-to-Eye Hitch Cord
An 8 mm sewn eye-to-eye hitch cord from Yale Cordage.
Typical $45
Sirius
8 mm Sirius Thimble Prusik
8 mm hitch cord with thimble eyes for friction hitches on climbing or rigging lines.
Typical $32
Samson
Samson Tenex 3/8 in Hand-Spliced Eye-to-Eye Prusik
A hand-spliced 3/8 in Tenex eye-to-eye for rigging hitches and utility tie-ins.
Typical $32
Teufelberger
Teufelberger Epicord 10mm Sewn Eye-to-Eye Prusik
Sewn 10 mm hitch cord for climbers who want a consistent, grabby friction hitch.
Typical $45
Yale Cordage
10mm Beeline Polyester Sewn Eye-to-Eye Prusik
Sewn 10 mm Beeline polyester hitch cord for MRS and SRS hitches.
Typical $42
Sterling Rope
Sterling 10mm Flex Sewn Eye-to-Eye Prusik
A 10 mm sewn eye-to-eye hitch cord from Sterling for friction hitch climbing.
Typical $49
Armor Prus
Armor Prus 10mm Eye-to-Eye Prusik
A 10mm eye-to-eye hitch cord for tending a friction hitch on doubled-rope systems.
Typical $45
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Buying guide
Choosing an eye and eye
Length depends on the hitch you tie and the rope diameter you climb. Spliced eyes are slimmer and fit through pulleys and carabiners easily; sewn eyes are common too. A hitch breaker sits above the hitch so it releases more smoothly. A hitch climber kit bundles a pulley, connectors and cord into one matched setup. Inspect cords for glazing and stiffness, follow each part's instructions, and test new setups close to the ground.
Hitch climber setups
A hitch climber pulley, like the DMM Hitch Climber, clips between the eyes of your eye and eye prusik and attaches to your bridge. This keeps the hitch in line and lets you tend slack smoothly with one hand. A hitch breaker, such as Big Jim's, sits on top of the hitch to make releasing it easier on descents. Hand-spliced eyes, like the Yale Beeline, are slim and consistent. Set up and test any new combination low to the ground.
Common questions
How long should an eye and eye prusik be?
It depends on the hitch and rope diameter. Many climbers use around 28 to 32 inches for a VT on 11 to 13 mm rope, then adjust to taste.
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