Sterling Rope
Sterling Shock Cord (By the Foot)
Stretchy accessory cord cut to length for gear tethers, bag closures and tie-downs.
Typical $1
Tech Cordage and Hitch Cord
Hitch cord is what turns a rope into a climbing system. This tech cordage is sold by the foot, so you can cut friction hitches, ring rope and shock cord to length.
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Teufelberger
Teufelberger Epicord 8 mm Hitch Cord (By the Foot)
An 8 mm hitch cord by the foot for building friction hitches and split tails.
Typical $2
Yale Cordage
Yale Cordage R.I.N.G. Rope (By the Foot)
Technical cord by the foot for climbers who build their own loops and rigging pieces.
Typical $3
Yale Cordage
Yale Bee Line 10mm Polyester Core Hitch Cord
A 10mm hitch cord by the foot for climbers who tie their own friction hitches.
Typical $3
Sterling Rope
Sterling 9mm Hitch Cord (By the Foot)
A 9mm Sterling cord by the foot for building your own friction hitch.
Typical $3
Teufelberger
Teufelberger Sirius Reepschnur Accessory Cord (Per Foot)
Teufelberger accessory cord by the foot for prusiks, tethers, and utility jobs.
Typical $2
Yale Cordage
Yale Bee Line 8mm Hitch Cord (By the Foot)
Yale's 8mm Bee Line hitch cord, cut to length for your friction hitch.
Typical $2
Sterling Rope
Sterling TriTech 11mm Rope by the Foot
11mm Sterling TriTech cut to length for custom lanyards and fliplines.
Typical $3
Yale Cordage
Yale Black Beeline 8mm Hitch Cord (by the Foot)
8mm hitch cord by the foot for climbers who tie and splice their own split tails.
Typical $2
New England Ropes
New England Ropes Accessory Cord
Kernmantle utility cord by the foot for tethers, gear loops and tie-offs.
Typical $1
Yale Cordage
Yale Black Beeline 10mm Hitch Cord, by the Foot
Yale's 10mm Beeline hitch cord in black, cut to the length you need.
Typical $2
Teufelberger
Teufelberger 8mm HRC ThermaShield Hitch Cord, by the Foot
Heat-resistant 8 mm hitch cord by the foot, for climbers who tie their own hitches.
Typical $2
Teufelberger
Teufelberger 10mm epiCORD Hitch Cord (By the Foot)
Teufelberger hitch cord sold by the foot for friction hitches and eye-to-eyes.
Typical $3
Gap Arborist Supply
Bag of Rope Ends
Mixed short rope and cord lengths for ground use, practice and shop jobs.
Typical $20
Teufelberger
Teufelberger 10mm Ocean Polyester Hitch Cord (by the foot)
10 mm polyester hitch cord sold by the foot for tying friction hitches.
Typical $2
Marlow
Marlow Boa 9mm Prusik Cord
A 9mm hitch cord for climbers who like to tune their own friction hitch.
Typical $2
Teufelberger
Teufelberger 8mm Ocean Polyester Hitch Cord (By the Foot)
8mm polyester hitch cord, cut to the length you need.
Typical $1
Teufelberger
Teufelberger Epicord 9.3mm Hitch Cord (By the Foot)
The 9.3mm version of Teufelberger's popular Epicord hitch cord, sold by the foot.
Typical $2
Yale Cordage
Yale Bee Line 10mm Hitch Cord (By the Foot)
10mm Bee Line hitch cord from Yale, cut to the length you need.
Typical $3
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Buying guide
Choosing cordage
Pick hitch cord in a diameter and stiffness that grips your climbing line. Thinner cord grabs more, thicker cord runs smoother. Ring rope is used to build friction savers and adjustable anchors. Shock cord is for gear organization, not life support.
Tie or splice hitches only if you have been trained to, test them low before climbing, and replace hitch cord at the first sign of glazing or wear.
Inspection and storage
Hitch cord works hard, absorbs heat and wears faster than your climbing line. Check it before every climb for glazing, stiffness, cuts and core damage, and replace it often. Keep spare lengths in your kit so a worn hitch does not cut your day short.
Ring rope for friction savers should be inspected like any life-support component. Shock cord is great for holding gear and tool lanyards but is never part of a climbing system. Store cordage clean, dry and out of sunlight.
Common questions
How long should a hitch cord be?
It depends on the hitch and your setup. Follow the guidance for the hitch you tie and your trainer's advice.
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