Beal Accessory Cords 8mm
Accessory cords from 4 to 8 mm diameter conform to the requirements of the UIAA and EN564.
Diameter
|
2 mm
|
3 mm
|
4 mm
|
5 mm
|
6 mm
|
7 mm
|
8 mm
|
Weight per metre
|
2,4 g
|
6,5 g
|
11 g
|
19,5 g
|
23 g
|
31 g
|
40 g
|
Breaking load
|
70
daN (kg) |
180
daN (kg) |
330
daN (kg) |
580
daN (kg) |
750
daN (kg) |
1050
daN (kg) |
1400
daN (kg) |
To make a sling we recommend the double fisherman’s knot, except for Dyneema cord, which requires a triple fisherman’s knot. For prusik loops we recommend the use of our 7 mm accessory cord, or our 5.5 mm Dyneema. Because Dyneema is very slippy, cords made from it present sheath slippage. For this reason they must not be used as the second line during abseil descents.