Fully illustrated with helpful color photos, this complete guide shows the beginner how to participate in the fast-growing sport of rock climbing. Step-by-step descriptions cover all the stages--approaching the climb, top roping, single pitch climbing, multipitch climbing, descending, and more--with an emphasis on proper equipment and safety. Some of the skills covered include the layback, chimneying, bridging, using running belays, and handling aretes, walls, corners, roofs, and overhangs.
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Learning the Basic's is a must. This should be in everyones library. Keep these tips, that are writting in Turlough's book, and you will be always saying, "climb on!"
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A safe way for beginners to learn the basic techniques, as the climber is belayed from below through an anchor at the top of the climb. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
snaplink carabiner, belay brake, independent anchor points, running belay, locking carabiner, sit harness, accessory cord, fallen climber, ground stance, belay plate, gear loops, brake hand, belay system, top anchor, chalk bag, finger jam, placing protection, top roping, rope drag, climbing shoes, climbing rope, ground anchor, leg loops, fall factor Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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A safe way for beginners to learn the basic techniques, as the climber is belayed from below through an anchor at the top of the climb. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
snaplink carabiner, belay brake, independent anchor points, running belay, locking carabiner, sit harness, accessory cord, fallen climber, ground stance, belay plate, gear loops, brake hand, belay system, top anchor, chalk bag, finger jam, placing protection, top roping, rope drag, climbing shoes, climbing rope, ground anchor, leg loops, fall factor Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Climbing Fit by Martyn Hurn in Back Matter
- The Handbook of Climbing: Fully Revised Edition by Allen Fyffe in Back Matter
- Sport and Face Climbing (How to Rock Climb) by John Long in Back Matter
- How to Rock Climb!, 4th (How To Climb Series) by John Long in Back Matter
- Adventure Sports: Rock Climbing by John Barry in Back Matter
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- Sport Climb with Robyn Erbesfield (Climbing Specialists) by Robyn Erbesfield on page 62
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