Brand: Black Diamond
Category: Climbing Webbing & Cordage
Recommended by Michael Murphy, Rock Climbing Instructor and Business Owner — Philadelphia, PA
Highlights: lightweight, durable
The Infinity Cord is a revolutionary climbing accessory that combines lightweight design with unparalleled durability, making it an essential tool for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts. Its innovative construction ensures ease of use and reliability in demanding environments. 1. Constructed from high-strength dynex threads, providing exceptional tensile strength and durability. 2. Unique continuous loop design eliminates the need for stitching or bar tacking, enhancing reliability. 3. Wound dynex filament core offers superior abrasion resistance, ensuring longevity in rugged conditions. 4. Finished with a dynex/nylon blend sheath for added protection against wear and tear. 5. Lightweight and compact, making it easy to carry and store without adding bulk to your gear. 6. Designed for optimal performance in climbing, canyoneering, and other outdoor activities. 7. Should not be cut or re-tied to maintain its structural integrity and strength. The Infinity Cord is ideal for climbers and outdoor adventurers seeking a dependable and versatile cordelette for various applications. It excels in high-stakes environments such as rock climbing, mountaineering, and rescue operations, where reliability is paramount. Suitable for both novice and experienced users, this cord performs best in dry, rugged conditions, making it a perfect companion for summer climbing trips or challenging expeditions.
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.
Michael Murphy's review
This is light enough that I keep it on my harness, always.
Recommended by Michael Murphy, Rock Climbing Instructor and Business Owner
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 Michael Murphy say about the Infinity Cord?
This is light enough that I keep it on my harness, always.
Why does Michael Murphy recommend Black Diamond?
Michael Murphy recommends the Black Diamond Infinity Cord for climbing webbing & cordage. This is light enough that I keep it on my harness, always.
Is the Infinity Cord a good climbing webbing & cordage?
Yes — Michael Murphy recommends the Infinity Cord by Black Diamond as their climbing webbing & cordage pick. This is light enough that I keep it on my harness, always.
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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
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)
