Yale Veritas 10mm Sewn Eye-to-Eye

Yale Veritas 10mm sewn eye-to-eye hitch cord is the heavier version of Yale's Veritas cord, with a sewn eye at each end for tying friction hitches on an arborist climbing line. The extra diameter gives a smoother, less grabby hitch on many ropes and a bit more material to wear.

10mm vs. 8mm Veritas

Veritas also comes in 8 mm. Thinner cord bites harder on the climbing line and suits larger or slicker ropes, while 10 mm cord grips less aggressively, tends with less chatter, and gives more wear life before glazing. Many climbers on 11 to 13 mm lines prefer the 10 mm because it releases more smoothly when they descend.

Hitch behavior depends on the pairing, so match the cord to your climbing line and test it low to the ground. Compare lengths and diameters in our eye-and-eye prusiks.

The sewn eyes are compact and neat, which keeps the hitch short and lets it sit close to a hitch-tending pulley. That saves a few inches of reach on every advance and makes the system easier to manage on long climbs.

Wear and retirement

Hitch cord is the hardest-working part of a moving-rope system. Check it every climb for glazing, stiff or melted spots, cuts, and worn stitching at the sewn eyes. Replace it at the first sign of heat damage rather than waiting.

Tie the hitch the way you were trained, dress and set it before you weight it, and always back-test it before leaving the ground. Life-support use must follow ANSI Z133, the manufacturer's instructions, and your training, and the gear should be inspected before every climb.