Brand: Black Diamond
Category: Climbing Webbing & Cordage
Recommended by Brent Smith, AMGA Rock Guide and Apprentice Alpine Guide — Denver, CO
Highlights: durable
The Black Diamond Infinity Cord 240 cm is a cutting-edge solution for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a lightweight, durable, and easy-to-handle cord. Its innovative design ensures superior performance in demanding environments, making it an essential addition to your gear. 1. Constructed from high-strength Dynex material for exceptional durability and abrasion resistance. 2. Compact design allows for easy storage and transport without adding unnecessary weight. 3. Loop design enhances versatility, enabling multiple applications in climbing and outdoor activities. 4. Easy to untie after use, saving time and effort during your adventures. 5. Measures 240 cm in length, providing ample reach for various rigging and anchoring needs. 6. Engineered without bar tacks, ensuring a smooth and reliable performance under load. 7. Lightweight construction minimizes bulk, making it ideal for minimalist packing. The Black Diamond Infinity Cord is perfect for climbers, mountaineers, and outdoor adventurers who require reliable cordage for anchoring, rigging, or rescue scenarios. It excels in rugged environments, whether on a rock face or during backcountry expeditions. Suitable for users of all skill levels, this cord is designed to perform optimally in various conditions, making it a versatile tool for any outdoor enthusiast.
Price: $39.95
- Who it's for
- Climbers who want ultralight, always-on-harness cord for anchor building, rappel extensions, and rescue systems. Different lengths suit different roles: short (120cm) for rappel extension/tether, mid (180cm) for quad anchors, long (240cm) for anchors and rescue scenarios.
- What people are saying
- Hosts consistently praise its strength, stiffness, and low weight, with several keeping it on their harness permanently. The spliced loop (replacing a bartack) and shape-retaining flatness—which aids threading through rock—are called out as meaningful improvements over comparable products.
- Worth noting
- One host notes it fills the gap left by discontinued Edelrid Aramid Cord and considers it an improvement. Notes are uniformly positive with no criticism or fit/durability caveats raised.
Brent Smith's review
My new favorite sewn sling - 120cm for a rappel extension/tether, or the 180cm for using a quad anchor
Recommended by Brent Smith, AMGA Rock Guide and Apprentice Alpine Guide
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Black Diamond Infinity Cord for?
Climbers who want ultralight, always-on-harness cord for anchor building, rappel extensions, and rescue systems. Different lengths suit different roles: short (120cm) for rappel extension/tether, mid (180cm) for quad anchors, long (240cm) for anchors and rescue scenarios.
What do experts say about the Black Diamond Infinity Cord?
Hosts consistently praise its strength, stiffness, and low weight, with several keeping it on their harness permanently. The spliced loop (replacing a bartack) and shape-retaining flatness—which aids threading through rock—are called out as meaningful improvements over comparable products.
What should you know before buying the Black Diamond Infinity Cord?
One host notes it fills the gap left by discontinued Edelrid Aramid Cord and considers it an improvement. Notes are uniformly positive with no criticism or fit/durability caveats raised.
What does Brent Smith say about the Black Diamond Infinity Cord?
My new favorite sewn sling - 120cm for a rappel extension/tether, or the 180cm for using a quad anchor
Why does Brent Smith recommend Black Diamond?
Brent Smith recommends the Black Diamond Black Diamond Infinity Cord for climbing webbing & cordage. My new favorite sewn sling - 120cm for a rappel extension/tether, or the 180cm for using a quad anchor
Is the Black Diamond Infinity Cord a good climbing webbing & cordage?
Yes — Brent Smith recommends the Black Diamond Infinity Cord by Black Diamond as their climbing webbing & cordage pick. My new favorite sewn sling - 120cm for a rappel extension/tether, or the 180cm for using a quad anchor
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What other hosts are saying
9 experts recommend the Black Diamond Infinity Cord.
Carol Viau, AMGA Certified Ski Guide/SPI, PSIA L3 Ski Instructor, Via Ferrata Guide
Several sizes are available. I have the short and long, but not the mid size one. Short is great for a rappel extension, long is great for many uses.
Recommended in Climbing Gear
Ben Lim, AMGA Certified Rock Guide, Assistant Ski Guide, Apprentice Alpine Guide
For anchor building, I really like having a 120cm and 180cm sling available. I used to love Edelrid's Aramid Cord, but it is no longer in production. Black Diamond has filled that hole in the market and made it even better by replacing the bartack with a splice.
Recommended in Rock Climbing Essentials
Ryan Harris, Mountain Guide and Ski Patroller
this is a new to the climbing world, but it's 4mm fully rated anchor material, when you flatten it with you hand it will maintain shape and make it easier to thread through rock for anchoring
Recommended in Traditional rock climbing
Seth Burns, Mountain Guide, Avalanche Forecaster
Versatile double length sling for personal attachment to anchors and for rappelling.
Recommended in North Cascades Alpine Climbing
This is a great choice for rappel extensions, anchors, and other general use. I keep one on my harness for rescue systems, and rappelling.
Recommended in General Climbing Gear
Ultralight cord for anchor building and doing load transfer maneuvers, it packs a punch in a tiny package
Recommended in Multi-Day Alpine
Michael Murphy, Rock Climbing Instructor and Business Owner
This is light enough that I keep it on my harness, always.
Recommended in Guide Kit
This is some of the strongest, stiffest cord that is hyper lightweight, perfect for someone who wants the best of the best Double length is perfect for PAS purposes Triple length is perfect for Anchors and rescue scenarios
Recommended in Anchors & Personal Anchors (Slings & Things)
