Big Jim's
Big Jim's Hitch Breaker
A small tending aid for climbers who want a friction hitch that releases cleanly.
Eye & Eye Prusiks
Representative photo. Check the retailer listing for the exact model, color and size.
Photo: IMG_0397 by hojaleaf, CC BY 2.0
10mm Beeline eye-to-eye hitch cord in black, easy to pick out on the bridge.
The Yale black Beeline eye-to-eye prusik is a 10 mm hitch cord with a terminated eye on each end, made from the same heat-resistant Beeline cordage climbers know, in a black colorway. A distinct color makes it easy to tell your hitch from your lanyard and split tail at a glance.
Climbers use the black Beeline for moving-rope hitches on larger climbing lines. Color coding cords on your saddle helps you grab the right one in a hurry and spot which cord is due for replacement.
Tie your chosen friction hitch to suit your rope diameter, dress and set it before you weight it, and test it close to the ground. Small changes in cord, rope and hitch change how much grip you get, so check every new combination before you trust it aloft.
Carry a spare in your gear bag. Hitch cords wear out on their own schedule, and a glazed cord found at the base of the tree should not end the climbing day. Note when each cord goes into service so you learn how long cords last with your rope and your style of climbing.
Hitch cord is a wear item. Heat and abrasion glaze and fuzz the cover, and the sewn or spliced terminations need a close look every day. Retire the cord at the first sign of glazing, stiffness, cuts, core showing or damaged stitching. This is life-support gear. Use it only within the manufacturer's instructions and ANSI Z133 practice, inspect it before every climb, and retire it when in doubt.
Match the cord to your climbing line and compare options in our eye-and-eye prusiks range.
| Diameter | 10 mm |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Terminations | Eye on each end |
| Brand | Yale Cordage |
Specs are from the manufacturer's published figures where available. Confirm against the product listing before you buy.
It is the same Beeline cord family in a black color. Check the listing for the exact construction.
Glazing and fuzz can be harder to see on dark cord, so inspect it closely in good light.