What size prusik cord for 8mm rope. Check your rope/cord carefully after each use to make sure there are no cuts, chafed areas, broken fibers, soft or hard spots, glazed surfaces, discoloration or variations in diameter. This is the answer. Aug 7, 2014 · If I'm using two prusik's to climb a rope (one as a foot loop and one attached to harness directly) What's the minimum diameter of cord I should be looking for to remain safe? High quality 8 mm, 100% nylon accessory cord available in multiple colors. Made in the USA. May 31, 2006 · Use a rule of thumb for prusik cord: 60% - 80% of the host rope. Aug 11, 2017 · There are a lot of 8mm sewn prusik cords around but these are designed to be used with 11mm static ropes which are more common in organized rescue, rope access, etc. Mar 8, 2007 · The general rule of thimb is that the Prusik cord should be 60-80% of the size of the rope. According to Rigging For Rescue of Ouray, CO, the ratio of prusik cord diameter to host rope diameter is 2/3 to 3/4. You should be able to use 6mm on an 8mm rope if you wrap it 3 times to prevent it from slipping. I use 5mm for my 8mm glacier rope.
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