Teufelberger Epicord 10mm Sewn Eye-to-Eye

Teufelberger Epicord is a 10 mm hitch cord, and this version comes with sewn eyes on both ends so it is ready to tie into a Distel, VT or similar friction hitch. It is a common pick for climbers running 11 to 13 mm climbing lines.

Why sewn eyes

A sewn eye-to-eye removes the bulk of tied terminations, so the hitch can sit closer to the micro pulley and you get more usable advance with each tend. The eyes are consistent from cord to cord, which makes it easier to repeat a hitch you like.

Epicord is a firm, purpose-built hitch cord. Paired with the right climbing line it grabs reliably and releases smoothly, which is what you want when you are descending through a canopy with a saw on your hip.

Matching cord to rope

Hitch behavior depends on the combination of cord and climbing line, the hitch you tie and how many wraps you use. Always test a new setup low and slow before you trust it at height, and confirm the climbing line diameter is within the range Teufelberger recommends for this cord.

Hitch cord is a wear item. Retire it when the cover is glazed, fuzzed through or stiff, or when the sewn eyes show any damage. Look over all our eye-and-eye prusiks if you need a different diameter or length.

Many climbers keep two sewn eye-to-eyes in the kit: one on the rope and a spare in the bag, so a glazed hitch can be swapped on the spot instead of ending the climb early.