Yale Cordage R.I.N.G. Rope by the Foot

Yale Cordage R.I.N.G. rope is a technical cord sold by the foot, so climbers and riggers can build custom loops, eye-to-eyes and small rigging components to the exact length they want. Yale rope has a strong following in tree care for consistent construction and good splicing behavior.

Why buy cordage by the foot

Pre-made slings and eye-to-eyes come in fixed lengths that rarely match exactly what you want. If you run a particular hitch, a specific rigging setup or a custom friction saver, buying Yale cordage by the foot lets you build pieces that fit your kit and your climbing style.

It also makes sense for crews that make up their own short slings, loopies and retrieval loops in the shop, where a few extra feet on the spool keeps work moving when something wears out.

Ordering by the foot also keeps waste down. Instead of buying a full hank to make two short loops, you buy what the project needs, plus a little extra for practice splices and trimming.

What R.I.N.G. rope is used for

Most climbers who order this cord use it for small, purpose-built components: loops that go around a limb, short eye-to-eye pieces, or retrieval and utility lines on the rigging side. The exact diameter and strength depend on the version you order, so check the listing and Yale's product information before you plan a build.

If you are after a hitch cord rather than a utility loop, look at a dedicated hitch cord like Teufelberger Epicord, which is made for friction hitches.

Yale rope technologies are known in tree care for precise braiding, which helps splices come out consistent. Crews that already like Yale ropes for climbing and rigging often stick with the same maker for their custom cordage so everything handles alike.

Splicing and safety

Anything that will hold a climber has to be built correctly. Splices and terminations on life-support components should be made by a qualified splicer following the rope maker's procedures, and many crews prefer to buy those pieces finished. Tying knots in cord reduces its strength, so account for that in any system. Life-support gear has to meet the applicable standard (ANSI Z133 and the manufacturer's instructions), be inspected before every use, and be used by trained climbers.

For rigging pieces, stay inside the manufacturer's rated values and follow ANSI Z133. Shock loads in rigging can be far higher than the weight of the wood.

Care and retirement

Store spare cord dry, out of the sun and away from fuel and bar oil. Once it is in service, check it before each use for glazing, cuts, pulled strands and stiff spots, and retire any piece that is worn or that has taken a hard shock load.

Label each finished piece with its length and the date it went into service. Small cordage parts are easy to lose track of, and a log makes inspection and retirement easier.

Keep finished components separate from bulk cord so nobody grabs an untested length off the spool and puts it into a system.