Samson Bail Out XL Sewn Eye-to-Eye Hitch Cord

The Samson Bail Out XL is a sewn eye-to-eye hitch cord for climbers who tie a friction hitch on MRS or SRS. Samson's Bail Out cord is built to handle the heat a hitch sees, and the XL gives you a longer cord to work with.

Why a longer hitch cord

A longer cord gives you room for extra wraps or a hitch that needs more tail, such as a VT on a slick rope. Climbers on bigger-diameter lines or heavier kits often reach for an XL cord so the hitch grips without having to be over-tightened.

Test it low on your climbing line, tend it with a micro pulley, and dress the hitch the same way every time so it behaves predictably.

Heavier climbers, or anyone carrying a big saw and a full rack, often find a hitch needs more grip than a standard-length cord gives. A longer cord lets you add wraps or braids to the hitch without running out of tail. Just keep the hitch neat and dressed, because extra length can also mean extra slack if it is set sloppily.

Keeping it in service

Look for glazing, stiff sections, and worn stitching at the eyes before each climb. Retire the cord after any heat damage or shock load, and never alter the sewn terminations.

Store spare hitch cords in a dry pouch away from sunlight and chemicals, and date them when they go into service so you know how long each one has been working.

Compare more eye-and-eye prusiks. Life-support gear must meet the applicable standard (ANSI Z133 and the manufacturer's instructions), be inspected before every use, and be used only by trained climbers.