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Basic Climbing Anchors

Basic Climbing Anchors

John Long
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Rock climbing anchors are the foundation of all safe climbing. The ability to place and configure solid, secure anchors in a wide variety of situations is the mark of a seasoned and able climber. In this book, John Long, author of the definitive instructional book "How to Rock Climb!, applies his entertaining and straightforward style to teaching the basic principles and techniques of climbing protection. Climbers will get the lowdown on natural anchors, removable gear anchors such as nuts and camming devices, and fixed gear anchors. The crucial dynamics of equalization and opposition are thoroughly discussed, and useful knots are illustrated in a clear, easy-to-understand format. "Basic Climbing Anchors provides the knowledge climbers need to keep them--and their partners--safely attached to the vertical world.
Language
English
Pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Falcon Press Publishing
Release
July 01, 2006
ISBN
0762724692
ISBN 13
9780762724697

Basic Climbing Anchors

John Long
4.2/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
Rock climbing anchors are the foundation of all safe climbing. The ability to place and configure solid, secure anchors in a wide variety of situations is the mark of a seasoned and able climber. In this book, John Long, author of the definitive instructional book "How to Rock Climb!, applies his entertaining and straightforward style to teaching the basic principles and techniques of climbing protection. Climbers will get the lowdown on natural anchors, removable gear anchors such as nuts and camming devices, and fixed gear anchors. The crucial dynamics of equalization and opposition are thoroughly discussed, and useful knots are illustrated in a clear, easy-to-understand format. "Basic Climbing Anchors provides the knowledge climbers need to keep them--and their partners--safely attached to the vertical world.
Language
English
Pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Falcon Press Publishing
Release
July 01, 2006
ISBN
0762724692
ISBN 13
9780762724697

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