Courant Phoenix 8 mm Loop Prusik with Aluminum Ring

The Courant Phoenix loop prusik is a closed loop of 8 mm Phoenix hitch cord paired with an aluminum ring. The loop forms the friction hitch, and the ring gives a clean, smooth connection point to tend it.

How the loop and ring work

A loop prusik is tied around the host rope to form a friction hitch, and the ring connects the hitch to your system. The ring gives a smooth surface for the cord to bear on and a tidy place to clip, which helps the hitch tend and release consistently.

Courant's Phoenix cord is built for friction hitches. At 8 mm it suits many common climbing and lanyard ropes, but hitch behavior depends on the host rope, so test it before use. Our hitch cord and split tails section has other options.

Climbers use this setup on lanyards as an adjuster and on climbing systems as part of a hitch. The ring keeps the hitch clear of the carabiner gate and makes it easier to tend with a pulley, which helps the cord last longer.

Use and inspection

Set the hitch low and test grip and release before committing. Watch for glazing, heat damage and wear where the cord meets the ring.

Hitch cord in a climbing system is life-support equipment. Follow Courant's instructions and ANSI Z133, inspect it before every use, and retire it at the first sign of damage.

Keep a spare loop in the gear bag; hitch cord wears faster than rope and swapping it takes minutes.