Close-up of Marlow Viper 8mm climbing cord featuring a blue and white braided design for tree surgeons and climbers.
    Close-up of Marlow Viper 8mm climbing cord featuring a blue and white braided design for tree surgeons and climbers.
Close-up of Marlow Viper 8mm climbing cord featuring a blue and white braided design for tree surgeons and climbers.

Viper Climbing Cord 8mm Per Metre

SKU: Marlow | MW-KE1231-P/M

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Marlow Viper Cord – 8mm (Sold Per Metre)

Marlow Viper 8mm is a high-performance friction cord designed for professional arborists who need exceptional heat resistance, grip and durability during demanding prusik and hitch applications. Constructed with a Vectran/Polyester cover and a polypropylene core, Viper offers smoother hitch behaviour, reliable friction and prolonged service life in intensive climbing environments.

The Vectran blend provides a significantly higher melting point than standard accessory cords, making Viper ideal for heavy-use systems where friction and heat build-up are unavoidable. Its 24-plait construction delivers excellent flexibility, strong grip on climbing lines and easy knotability when forming friction hitches.

Key Features

  • High-performance 8mm friction cord designed for demanding prusik applications
  • Vectran/Polyester cover provides excellent heat resistance
  • Durable 24-plait construction for smooth handling and longevity
  • Easy knotability for clean, consistent hitch formation
  • High friction for secure, predictable hitch engagement
  • Flexible and easy to handle in all weather conditions
  • Excellent abrasion resistance for long service life
  • CE EN 564 and UKCA certified accessory cord

Specifications

Material (Cover) Vectran / Polyester
Material (Core) Polypropylene
Construction 24-plait braid
Diameter 8 mm
Certification CE EN 564, UKCA
Applications Prusik / friction hitch cord

FAQs

What is Marlow Viper used for?

Marlow Viper is ideal for prusik loops and friction hitch setups in professional climbing systems.

Why choose Vectran in a prusik cord?

Vectran has a very high melting point, offering excellent heat resistance during friction-intensive descending and hitch use.

Is this cord suitable for professional tree work?

Yes. Viper is widely used by arborists due to its durability, heat resistance and CE EN 564 certification.

How is the cord supplied?

It is sold per metre, allowing you to cut custom lengths for your preferred prusik or hitch configuration.

Does Viper handle well for knot tying?

Yes. The 24-plait construction provides easy knotability and consistent friction behaviour.

 

Cordage

Weight 44g/m
Min Breaking Strength 19kN
Diameter 8mm

Marlow Viper Cord – 8mm (Sold Per Metre)

Marlow Viper 8mm is a high-performance friction cord designed for professional arborists who need exceptional heat resistance, grip and durability during demanding prusik and hitch applications. Constructed with a Vectran/Polyester cover and a polypropylene core, Viper offers smoother hitch behaviour, reliable friction and prolonged service life in intensive climbing environments.

The Vectran blend provides a significantly higher melting point than standard accessory cords, making Viper ideal for heavy-use systems where friction and heat build-up are unavoidable. Its 24-plait construction delivers excellent flexibility, strong grip on climbing lines and easy knotability when forming friction hitches.

Key Features

  • High-performance 8mm friction cord designed for demanding prusik applications
  • Vectran/Polyester cover provides excellent heat resistance
  • Durable 24-plait construction for smooth handling and longevity
  • Easy knotability for clean, consistent hitch formation
  • High friction for secure, predictable hitch engagement
  • Flexible and easy to handle in all weather conditions
  • Excellent abrasion resistance for long service life
  • CE EN 564 and UKCA certified accessory cord

Specifications

Material (Cover) Vectran / Polyester
Material (Core) Polypropylene
Construction 24-plait braid
Diameter 8 mm
Certification CE EN 564, UKCA
Applications Prusik / friction hitch cord

FAQs

What is Marlow Viper used for?

Marlow Viper is ideal for prusik loops and friction hitch setups in professional climbing systems.

Why choose Vectran in a prusik cord?

Vectran has a very high melting point, offering excellent heat resistance during friction-intensive descending and hitch use.

Is this cord suitable for professional tree work?

Yes. Viper is widely used by arborists due to its durability, heat resistance and CE EN 564 certification.

How is the cord supplied?

It is sold per metre, allowing you to cut custom lengths for your preferred prusik or hitch configuration.

Does Viper handle well for knot tying?

Yes. The 24-plait construction provides easy knotability and consistent friction behaviour.

 

Cordage

Weight 44g/m
Min Breaking Strength 19kN
Diameter 8mm

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  • Next Working Day Delivery£6.00 + VAT

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All UK orders are dispatched Monday–Friday and sent via a tracked courier service.

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We ship worldwide from the UK.

  • Europe from £10.00

    Estimated delivery: 2–7 working days
  • Rest of the World from £12.00

    Estimated delivery: 2–11 working days

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International orders may be subject to local import duties, taxes, or customs charges.

When UPS is selected at checkout, applicable duties and taxes are included in the total price. For other shipping services, duties and taxes may be charged separately on delivery and are the responsibility of the recipient.

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Returns

30-Day Return Policy

  • Items can be returned within 30 days of delivery
  • Products must be unused and in original condition
  • Return postage costs apply unless the item is faulty or incorrect


For full details, please visit our Shipping & Returns page.

UK Delivery

Fast, reliable delivery from our UK warehouse.

  • FREE UK Standard Delivery
    applies to eligible UK orders over £75 ex VAT.
    Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days

  • UK Standard Delivery from £3.60 + VAT
    Estimated delivery: 2–4 working days


  • Next Working Day Delivery£6.00 + VAT

    Order before 3:00pm (Monday–Friday) for next working day delivery

All UK orders are dispatched Monday–Friday and sent via a tracked courier service.

International Delivery

We ship worldwide from the UK.

  • Europe from £10.00

    Estimated delivery: 2–7 working days
  • Rest of the World from £12.00

    Estimated delivery: 2–11 working days

Shipping costs and delivery times are calculated at checkout based on destination and order contents.

Customs, Duties & Taxes

International orders may be subject to local import duties, taxes, or customs charges.

When UPS is selected at checkout, applicable duties and taxes are included in the total price. For other shipping services, duties and taxes may be charged separately on delivery and are the responsibility of the recipient.

Customs processing times may affect delivery estimates.


Returns

30-Day Return Policy

  • Items can be returned within 30 days of delivery
  • Products must be unused and in original condition
  • Return postage costs apply unless the item is faulty or incorrect


For full details, please visit our Shipping & Returns page.

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