Cord by the Metre

Most climbing cords are static in construction and are designed for threading hexes and nuts, using as Prusik loops, abseil tat and a host of other mountain related uses. They are not designed for leading, though the thicker diameters (7mm, 8mm) may be safely used to safeguard a second as long as there is no slack allowed in the rope - they can thus make quite good light scrambling and hill-walking safety ropes.

The breaking strain is given in kiloNewtons which is a measurement of force. To give a rough equivalent in weight, add two zeros to the figure to give an approximation in Kilograms (eg 5.5kN is approximately 550kg).

Cord comes in the diameters listed below and is sold per metre. If you order, say, 20 metres then you will get one 20 metre length. To order, click "Add", and then select the number of metres that you want. Unfortunately the software we use amalgamates orders, so if you actually want 2 x 10m lengths please order 20m and then write what lengths you want it cut into in the "Special Instructions" box as you check out. It is cut with a "hot-knife" that seals it as well. If you need to cut it again then you will need to find a friendly shop that has a hot-knife to do it for you.

If you want specific lengths and diameters suitable for restringing Hexes and other nuts, please see below.

If you want specific lengths and diameters suitable for Prusik loops, please see below.

The best knot for securely joining cord is the Double Fisherman's.

To order, select the total number of metres that you want. If you want this cut into more than one length then please specify this when you check out.

Mammut - 2mm Static Cord x 1 metre

£0.30

Much used for threading compasses, whistles etc on to.

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Mammut - 3mm Static Cord x 1 metre

£0.45

Static. Breaking Strain when new: 1.8kN approx. Weight per metre: 4g. Colours vary. Priced per metre.

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Mammut - 4mm Static Cord x 1 metre

£0.50

Static. Breaking Strain when new: 4kN approx. Weight per metre: 10g. Colours vary. Priced per metre.

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Mammut - 5mm Static Cord x 1 metre

£0.70

Static. Much used by climbers for Prusik Loops. Breaking Strain when new: 5.5kN approx. Weight per metre: 16g. Colours vary. Priced per metre.

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Mammut - 5mm Static Pro Cord x 1 metre

£0.80

Mammut Pro Cord is an improved accessory cord where the sheath is woven integrally with the core. This gives a much softer feeling more flexible cord that makes for grippy Prusik Loops from the word go. Static. Breaking Strain when new: 5.5kN approx. Weight per metre: 14g. Colours vary. Priced per metre.

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Mammut - 6mm Static Cord x 1 metre

£0.85

Static. Much used by Outdoor Ed types for Prusik Loops. Breaking Strain when new: 8kN approx. Weight per metre: 23g. Colours vary. Priced per metre.

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Mammut - 6mm Static Pro Cord x 1 metre

£0.90

Mammut Pro Cord is an improved accessory cord where the sheath is woven integrally with the core. This gives a much softer feeling more flexible cord that makes for grippy prusik loops from the word go. Static. Breaking Strain when new: 7.8kN approx. Weight per metre: 21g. Colours vary. Priced per metre.

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Mammut - 7mm Static Cord x 1 metre

£1.20

Static. Breaking Strain when new: 11kN approx. Weight per metre: 33g. Colours vary. Priced per metre.

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Mammut - 8mm Static Cord x 1 metre

£1.50

Static. Breaking Strain when new: 15kN approx. Weight per metre: 40g. Colours vary. Priced per metre.

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Beal - 9mm Dynamic Cord x 1 metre

£2.00

This is actually standard 9mm rope and therefore dynamic rather than static. It is thus suitable for leading short scrambles. Breaking Strain when new: 19.5kN approx. Weight per metre: 52g. Colours vary. Price per metre.

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Marlow - 5.5mm Static Dyneema Cord x 1 metre

£3.50

Static cord that is almost as strong (15.89kN) as 9mm rope. Use it for restringing nuts etc to save weight and bulk (it is only 20g/m).

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Beal - Semi-Static Abseil Rope 10.5mm x 1 metre

£2.00

Very low stretch so suitable for fixing anchors and for abseiling, but not for use as a climbing rope.

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