Prusik knot: Difference between revisions

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Based on the cord load limits 5 mm (5.1 kN) or 6 mm (10 kN) reep cord is generally recommended for tying prusiks.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mytendon.com/en/products/accessories/accessory-cords/c-23/ | title=Acessory cords | publisher=LANEX a.s. | author=LANEX a.s. | website=tendon.cz | access-date=16 August 2025}}</ref> General rule of a thumb is that for prusik to block readily, it is recommended if it is 1/2 diameter of the rope on which its supposed to be tied. For a standard climbing rope (~9.7 mm), ~~I personally recommend to use~~ 6 mm cord ~~for~~ the ~~prusiks as long as~~ it ~~blocks properly. It~~ is ~~much~~ easier to loosen and the loading capacity of the cord is substantially better compared to the ~~5mm~~.

Based on the cord load limits, 5 mm (5.1 kN) or 6 mm (10 kN) reep cord is generally recommended for tying prusiks.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mytendon.com/en/products/accessories/accessory-cords/c-23/ | title=Acessory cords | publisher=LANEX a.s. | author=LANEX a.s. | website=tendon.cz | access-date=16 August 2025}}</ref> General rule of a thumb is that for prusik to block readily, it is recommended if it is 1/2 diameter of the rope on which its supposed to be tied. For a standard climbing rope (~9.7 mm), the 6 mm cord has the advantage that it is easier to loosen and the loading capacity of the cord is substantially better compared to the 5 mm. However, in some rope-prusik combinations, it might not block enough.

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 ''this section is not yet inspected thoroughly, statements might be incorrect and/or misleading!''
-Based on the cord load limits 5 mm (5.1 kN) or 6 mm (10 kN) reep cord is generally recommended for tying prusiks.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mytendon.com/en/products/accessories/accessory-cords/c-23/ | title=Acessory cords | publisher=LANEX a.s. | author=LANEX a.s. | website=tendon.cz | access-date=16 August 2025}}</ref> General rule of a thumb is that for prusik to block readily, it is recommended if it is 1/2 diameter of the rope on which its supposed to be tied. For a standard climbing rope (~9.7 mm), I personally recommend to use 6 mm cord for the prusiks as long as it blocks properly. It is much easier to loosen and the loading capacity of the cord is substantially better compared to the 5mm.
+Based on the cord load limits, 5 mm (5.1 kN) or 6 mm (10 kN) reep cord is generally recommended for tying prusiks.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.mytendon.com/en/products/accessories/accessory-cords/c-23/ | title=Acessory cords | publisher=LANEX a.s. | author=LANEX a.s. | website=tendon.cz | access-date=16 August 2025}}</ref> General rule of a thumb is that for prusik to block readily, it is recommended if it is 1/2 diameter of the rope on which its supposed to be tied. For a standard climbing rope (~9.7 mm), the 6 mm cord has the advantage that it is easier to loosen and the loading capacity of the cord is substantially better compared to the 5 mm. However, in some rope-prusik combinations, it might not block enough.
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