Brand: Black Diamond
Category: Climbing Webbing & Cordage
Recommended by Carol Viau, AMGA Certified Ski Guide/SPI, PSIA L3 Ski Instructor, Via Ferrata Guide — Jackson, WY
Highlights: durable, anchor building, rappel backup, rescue systems
The Infinity Cord is a revolutionary advancement in cordelette engineering, designed for durability and ease of use. Its unique continuous loop construction eliminates the need for stitching, providing exceptional strength and abrasion resistance for all your climbing and outdoor needs. 1. Constructed from high-strength dynex threads, ensuring superior durability and performance. 2. Unique continuous loop design requires no stitching or bar tacking, enhancing reliability and reducing potential failure points. 3. Wound dynex filament core offers excellent strength-to-weight ratio, making it lightweight yet robust. 4. Finished with a dynex/nylon blend sheath, providing exceptional abrasion resistance for rugged environments. 5. Ideal for a variety of climbing and outdoor applications, ensuring versatility in use. 6. Designed to maintain strength and integrity; should not be cut or re-tied to preserve its performance. 7. Compact and easy to untie, facilitating quick adjustments and ease of handling in the field. The Infinity Cord is primarily intended for climbing, mountaineering, and outdoor adventure activities where reliable gear is essential. It performs best in rugged environments, providing strength and durability for both novice and experienced climbers. This product excels in scenarios requiring quick adjustments, such as setting up anchors or creating runners, and is suitable for year-round use in varying weather conditions. Its innovative design makes it an indispensable tool for outdoor enthusiasts seeking dependable performance.
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.
Carol Viau's review
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 by Carol Viau, AMGA Certified Ski Guide/SPI, PSIA L3 Ski Instructor, Via Ferrata 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 Carol Viau say about the Infinity Cord?
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.
Why does Carol Viau recommend Black Diamond?
Carol Viau recommends the Black Diamond Infinity Cord for climbing webbing & cordage. 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.
Is the Infinity Cord a good climbing webbing & cordage?
Yes — Carol Viau recommends the Infinity Cord by Black Diamond as their climbing webbing & cordage pick. 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.
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What other hosts are saying
9 experts recommend the Black Diamond Infinity Cord.
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
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)
