Armor Prus 10mm Eye-to-Eye Prusik

The Armor Prus 10mm eye-to-eye prusik is a hitch cord with an eye at each end, used to tie a friction hitch such as a Distel or VT on your climbing line. It is a core piece of a doubled-rope climbing system and a wear item every climber replaces regularly.

Matching hitch cord to rope

A friction hitch only works when the hitch cord and climbing line suit each other. The cord should usually be a bit smaller than or close to the rope's diameter, and the cover materials need to grip without melting or glazing. A 10mm hitch cord pairs with a range of common arborist climbing lines, but the right hitch, wraps, and braids depend on your rope.

Set it up low and test it on the ground. If it slips, add a wrap or change the hitch; if it binds, back off. Compare lengths and other cords in our eye and eye prusiks.

Eye-to-eye cords connect to your bridge or climbing system with a carabiner through both eyes, so they are quick to swap when worn. Length matters too: too long and the hitch tends poorly, too short and the hitch will not dress properly.

Wear, heat, and retirement

Hitch cord takes the most heat and abrasion of anything in your system. Check it before each climb for glazing, stiff spots, cover damage, and wear at the eyes. Pull it from service if it has been shock loaded, contaminated with chemicals, or if you find any damage.

Use it within the maker's instructions and ANSI Z133 practice, and get trained on friction hitches before you rely on one. Many climbers carry a spare in their saddle bag.