In the decade since its original publication, On Rope has gained worldwide recognition as the most authoritative book on single rope techniques (SRT). Like its predecessor, this new edition is a practical approach to North American vertical ropework. This book contains 384 pages with over 700 detailed drawings and the new edition has been extensively revised and expanded to include detailed descriptions of other ropes users including: arborists, river rescue, window cleaners, and circus riggers among others. Coverage of European SRT rigging techniques and climbing systems has also been greatly enlarged.
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This review is from: On Rope: North American Vertical Rope Techniques for Caving ... Rappellers (Hardcover)
A really outstanding book! It presumes a very basic level of knowledge and builds your confidence - from the history and making of climbing rope to all the hardware and knowledge needed to descend and ascend. All the techniques are listed and advantages/disadvantages noted for each. There is information for cavers and explorers as well as sportsmen and rescue pros. Some of the most interesting passages in the book describe real situations, poor planning, and what happened. If you want information good enough to go out and survive a dangle from a rope, this is it.
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This review is from: On Rope: North American Vertical Rope Techniques for Caving ... Rappellers (Hardcover)
This is a wonderful book. It shows knots in detail, it shows when and how to use them. We use the book all the time as a training manual.
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A must for the vertically inclined!,
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This review is from: On Rope (Hardcover)
Padgett and Smith put it all together in one volume. Actually two volumes, as the second edition is now out and between the two there isn't much left to know. If you like hanging out 200 feet above the ground on 11mm static, this is the way to go!
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A BASE JUMPER, hanging thirty feet off the ground from parachute shrouds-tangled in branches of what seemed the only tree on the beach-swayed back and forth as a green uniformed park ranger approached the challenge. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Nylon Highway, Product Catalog, Blue Water, North America, New York, Bill Cuddington, Double Overhand, Santa Barbara, Cordage Institute, National Speleological Society, Research Council Ltd, John Cole, Mount Thor, One Petzl, Cave Rescue Techniques, Kootenay Carriage, Petzl Basic, Prusik-Minding Pulley, Sydney Speleological Society, Troll Bollard, United States, West Virginia, Frog Changeover, High Angle Rescue Techniques, Petzl Stop New!
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A BASE JUMPER, hanging thirty feet off the ground from parachute shrouds-tangled in branches of what seemed the only tree on the beach-swayed back and forth as a green uniformed park ranger approached the challenge. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Nylon Highway, Product Catalog, Blue Water, North America, New York, Bill Cuddington, Double Overhand, Santa Barbara, Cordage Institute, National Speleological Society, Research Council Ltd, John Cole, Mount Thor, One Petzl, Cave Rescue Techniques, Kootenay Carriage, Petzl Basic, Prusik-Minding Pulley, Sydney Speleological Society, Troll Bollard, United States, West Virginia, Frog Changeover, High Angle Rescue Techniques, Petzl Stop New!
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- On Call: A Complete Reference for Cave Rescue by John C. Hempel; Annette Fregeau-Conover on 4 pages
- Firefighter's Handbook: Essentials of Firefighting and Emergency Response, Second Edition by Delmar Cengage Learning on page 458, and page 507
- Firefighter's Handbook: Basic Essentials of Firefighting by Delmar Learning on page 458, and page 507
- History and Science of Knots (History & Science of Knots) by J. C. Turner on page 178, and page 203
- Rock & Ice Gear: Equipment for the Vertical World by Clyde Soles on page 108
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