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Series: Outdoor and Nature | Publication Date: January 1, 1998

1998 National Outdoor Book Award winner. How to tie 35 climbing knots: step-by-step illustrations, easy-to-follow directions, when to use and not to use, and expert advice on selection and care of ropes.

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Product Details

Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Stackpole Books; 1st edition (January 1, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0813728762
ISBN-13: 978-0811728713
ASIN: 0811728714
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Boy, this is sure a great book, January 17, 2004

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I worked with this book and some cord for a couple weeks before starting gym and outdoor climbing, and it made the instruction breeze by. The illustrations are easy to follow, the reasons to use one knot over another are useful, and the context of why each knot variation is helpful and builds a great platform to learn more.
One of the most useful pieces of climbing equipment I've bought. It seems the guy who said the prussik was dangerous didn't actually read the text, which said to keep it in easy reach. Climbing is dangerous - make sure you are prepared and understand what you are doing before you do it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great, Straightforward Book, April 28, 2002

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This is a really excellent book of knots for climbers. No nonsense, very clear, easy to figure out illustrations (really Mike Clelland is possibly the best, to say nothing of his great cartoons). The exceptional thing about this book of knots is the explanations that go with the knots. Lucid and well-written. The why, wherefore and, even in some cases why NOT...of a knot. It's not just a collection of a large number of knots you could use and have at it sort of thing. Since there are not that many that a climber truly needs (or wants), this book's it. Esoteric knots and decoratives are great, but beyond the scope for climbers.This one's really all you need.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Reliable info is only as good as one's adherence to it, July 10, 2004

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I'm happy to hear that Mr. Williams (dangerous information, January 15, 2000) suffered little more than discomfort and frustration at the hands of his Prusik and surviving, gained useful experience in the process. Let his lapse reinforce the quality of both the advice given and your ability to synthesize and apply it.

Page 46: "If you use the Prusik to back up a rappel, make sure the sling that attaches the Prusik to the harness is short and always within easy reach. At least one climber has died because his sling was too long and locked up out of reach, stranding him on rappel."

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5.0 out of 5 stars Climbing knots and ropes
I was looking for a book that gave good instruction for various rope knots for climbing. This book is it.

Published 5 months ago by Rudolph P. Frommhold

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference
Simple and concise, accurate, entertaining. A book like this that can make you better at something quickly is worth the price. Read more

Published 8 months ago by Luke Padgett

3.0 out of 5 stars Guide to fundamental climbing knots
The book offers easy instructions for tying 19 fundamental climbing knots and 16 extra variations - and how to use these knots safely and effectively. Read more

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1.0 out of 5 stars Redundant and outdated.
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considering that philosophy, believe this book has little to offer in terms of... Read more

Published on September 24, 2007 by Sohan Pavuluri

5.0 out of 5 stars Knots & Ropes for Climbers -- Review
Illustrated in true Mike Clelland form! Pictures clear and easy to understand. Covers all the basics. Read more

Published on November 9, 2006 by Tom L. Drury

4.0 out of 5 stars awsome
This book was easy to read and gave very understandable direction. On some of the knots, I wish they would have explained more on how to start and end the knots but still a great... Read more

Published on April 25, 2006 by Bruce Philie

2.0 out of 5 stars Greatly over-rated
This book is not only outdated but it contains a lot of bad advice about knots. It shows numerous knots that have no place in the climbing world, leaves out others that are more... Read more

Published on March 4, 2006 by OutdoorEnthusiast

1.0 out of 5 stars dangerous information
I really liked the book, the drawings are great and the words are fun. I was rappeling not too long ago using the prusik to make me safe like they do on the cover of the book. Read more

Published on January 15, 2003 by Frank Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm the illustrator...
I work as an illustrator ... AND, a climbing instructor. I sat at my desk with rope and a pen, and I put a whole lotta work into these illustrations. Read more

Published on February 7, 2002 by Mike Clelland!

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Published on January 22, 2002 by A. N. Verdes

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First Sentence:
We cannot safely climb without rope. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
twin ropes, kernmantle rope, stopper knot, sport climbers, rappel rope, belay device, double ropes, ice screws

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Double Fisherman, Munter Hitch, Clove Hitch, Ring Bend, Double Bowline, Mule Knot, Girth Hitch, Half Hitch, Munter Mule, Secondary Use, Square Knot, Slip Knot, Mariner Knot, Overhand Bend, Single Bowline, Lap Coil, Butterfly Knot, Jack's Variation, Overhand Loop, Prusik Knot

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