GM CLIMBING8mm VT Prusik Hitch Cord - 32 inch

This is a great prusik cord and works extremely well. The length is accurate, the factory loops are strong and perfect size for a biner. I'll definitely be looking at other products from this company.

Works exactly as expected!

Me parece un excelente producto para su precio vale la casa dólar pagado por esto definitivamente estoy muy conforme con este producto ya que parece de calidad y duradero

This new product ("GM Climbing 8mm VT Prusik Hitch Cord") appears to be a near exact copy of the popular original, the 8mm VT Prusik by Bluewater Ropes. Eye-to-eye friction hitch cords like this can be used to form a variety of friction hitches not possible with a tied or sewn loop (e.g., Sterling Hollowblock2), offering specific advantages in certain uses or situations.The uploaded image shows 2 such examples of friction hitches: Valdotain Tresse ("VT") and Asymmetric Prusik (of 3 wraps over one), wrapped around a single strand of a rope and holding my body weight by the friction. (Of particular note are that the VT is load releasable, whereas Asymmetric Prusik offers ease of movement in one direction over the other, in contrast to the standard (symmetric) Prusik friction hitch.)Another special aspect of this product worth understanding is the fact that this is not a "nylon rope" with sewn eyes. Around its nylon core is a heat resistant Technora(R) aramid sheath. Why is this important? Because this product is a friction hitch cord, and friction generates heat. Under certain dire circumstances of nylon sliding against nylon, the friction can reach high enough temperature to glaze and start melting nylon, which likely leads to a vicious cycle of further reducing the friction you need to hold onto the rope. (Nylon starts degrading at a little over 400F, whereas Technora(R) aramid fibers can withstand temperature twice as high at over 900F.) Thus, use of Technora(R) sheath offers a significant measure of protection against this life-threatening condition.My Bluewater version has the manufacturing month and year marked on the product, whereas the GM Climbing version only shows "2022". (This could become a problem in the event of a recall.) I know Bluewater Ropes is a very reputable company with a long history based in Carrollton, Georgia. I'm not sure where each is manufactured.Functionally both the Bluewater original and this GM Climbing version seem to work the same, so I am inclined to give it 5 stars.= = =Update 9/23/2022:I originally rated this product at 5 stars as above, based on the reasoning that it appeared to be an almost identical copy of the original.Upon rechecking, however, I realized that the Bluewater's original product has not only the manufacturing month and year marked (as I correctly pointed out in my earlier review above), but it also bears product lot # and "stk #" for quality control and documentation, following the best practice in the PPE climbing rope industry. In contrast, this GM Climbing version I am reviewing has none of it. (Other than "2022" - see uploaded second image).As a result, I feel compelled to reflect this deficiency in my overall product rating as well, thus reducing it now to 4 stars. (I regret my oversight in my earlier review.)

Construction appears to be identical to the name brands. I've purchased lots of GM Climbing gear and have always found the quality to be equal to that of the bigger names. Every time I've looked up their certifications, they have checked out as legit. I trust their stuff with my life.

I Got this for my DRT climbing setup and I have to say its definitely worth the money.Its very malleable and strong making it easy to tie whatever knot you want with it. Ive used it multiple times and would buy again.

bought it and am pleased with the results, easily competes with another brands verison and for the cost it is something I would and will buy again for spares when needed. over all with the various types of hitches ive used it works well. No issues or complaints founds thus far.

This works exactly the same as the better-known and pricier competitor from BW.I've used it in life-saving applications without qualms. I've tested it in practice on loads and it's performed as expected.