5.5mm / 6mm eye-to-eye hitch cords

[MNFarmHunter]

As a general rule, your hitch cord should be at least 2mm smaller than the primary rope. Less that that and it won't bite as well and could slip. If the difference is too great, it could cause your hitch to roll over itself. This of course is a general rule as you also need to consider the construction of both the rope and hitch cord. If EWO says their beal jammy works on the canyon elite, I'd trust the info.

 

[Zero One Actual]

Just for size reference. Here is a Bluewater 7mm (tan) and 8mm (black) VT in a schwabisch on Edelrid 8.9mm swift protect pro dry rope (which is the perfect size rope between Oplux and the larger two number diameter ropes). I don’t use the 8mm on this rope although it does work.

Edelrid Swift Protect Pro Dry 8.9mm Tether/Lineman Belt

Not ANSI rated - With sewn eye ABS is 4000lb when pulled straight. The Swift Protect Pro Dry is the first dynamic single rope with built-in cut resistance. This means high-strength aramid fibers are integrated into the rope sheath during the braiding process. This increases the cut resistance of...

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[Zero One Actual]

I think this Bluewater 6.5 woukd be the perfect size for most of our applications. But I will let @Brocky validate my internet opinion with science.

 

[phatkaw]

^^^ That's eggzacktly what I put on my Transformers bridge. (mine is 11")
It's dynamic. It is a really nice cord!

 

[Brocky]

The smooth nylon cover is so nice that I put a stronger Vectran core in it and made a long soft shackle that was tied into a friction hitch. Being able to open and close the loop I could attach it straight to the harness, eliminating a carabiner.

The 2800 lbs rating is small if the loop isn’t used like a double eye hitch cord, the Prusik would only be the 2800 lbs, as only one end is being attached to carabiner.

 

[Zero One Actual]

Here is a photo of the Bluewater 7mm VT in use on the Edelrid rope I posted above. I weigh 240 and it holds with zero issues even when swinging like a child or jumping up and down. Yet it still moves easily once I stand up.