Brand: Black Diamond
Category: Climbing Webbing & Cordage
Recommended by Cage Vigil, Guide — Ogden, Utah or Mammoth Lakes, California
Highlights: durable
The Infinity Cord is a lightweight, seamless alpine cordelette designed for maximum reliability and versatility in climbing. Its innovative construction and compact design make it an essential tool for climbers who prioritize performance without the bulk. 1. Constructed from durable Dynex fibers, providing a seamless loop that enhances strength and flexibility. 2. Slim 4.5mm diameter allows for easy stashing on your harness without adding unnecessary weight. 3. Impressive breaking strength of over 22 kN, ensuring safety and reliability during critical climbs. 4. Lightweight design makes it ideal for fast-and-light ascents and high-stakes multi-pitch routes. 5. Supple enough to handle comfortably with gloves, facilitating quick deployment and adjustments. 6. Eliminates the bulk and hassle of traditional cords, streamlining your alpine system for efficiency. 7. Resistant to stiffening, maintaining performance even after repeated use and loading. The Infinity Cord is perfect for alpine climbing, mountaineering, and multi-pitch routes, where weight and reliability are crucial. It excels in harsh rock and ice conditions, making it suitable for both experienced climbers and those looking to enhance their gear setup. Ideal for fast-and-light ascents, this cord is a must-have for any climber seeking to optimize their equipment without compromising on safety or performance.
Price: $44.95
- 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.
Cage Vigil's review
Ultralight cord for anchor building and doing load transfer maneuvers, it packs a punch in a tiny package
Recommended by Cage Vigil, Guide
Frequently asked questions
Who is the 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 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 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 Cage Vigil say about the Infinity Cord?
Ultralight cord for anchor building and doing load transfer maneuvers, it packs a punch in a tiny package
Why does Cage Vigil recommend Black Diamond?
Cage Vigil recommends the Black Diamond Infinity Cord for climbing webbing & cordage. Ultralight cord for anchor building and doing load transfer maneuvers, it packs a punch in a tiny package
Is the Infinity Cord a good climbing webbing & cordage?
Yes — Cage Vigil recommends the Infinity Cord by Black Diamond as their climbing webbing & cordage pick. Ultralight cord for anchor building and doing load transfer maneuvers, it packs a punch in a tiny package
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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
Michael Murphy, Rock Climbing Instructor and Business Owner
This is light enough that I keep it on my harness, always.
Recommended in Guide Kit
Brent Smith, AMGA Rock Guide and Apprentice Alpine Guide
My new favorite sewn sling - 120cm for a rappel extension/tether, or the 180cm for using a quad anchor
Recommended in Trad Climbing
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)
