Samson 3/8 in. Tenex Prusik Sewn Eye-to-Eye

The Samson Tenex prusik is a 3/8 in. length of Samson Tenex cord with a sewn eye on each end. It ties a prusik or similar hitch for foot ascenders, backups and positioning, and it is a practical, budget-friendly cord to keep on the saddle or in the kit.

How climbers use it

A sewn eye-to-eye loop is one of the most useful pieces of cord on a saddle. Tie a prusik for a foot ascender, use it as a backup on a line, or set a quick attachment for gear. For a primary moving-rope climbing hitch, many climbers choose a heat-resistant cord instead.

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.

Inspection and replacement

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.