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by Clyde Soles (Author), Dougald Macdonald (Author) "FAALLLLLIIIING! IN ONLY 1.6 SECONDS, you will fall 40 ft. and reach 35 mph..." (more)
Key Phrases: alpine packs, belay tubes, approach shoes, United States, North America, Seam Grip (more...)
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Product Description
  • From the editors of Rock & Ice magazine
  • Expert evaluations of gear types and reliability
  • Demystifies high-tech gear and cuts through the hype
  • Provides tips on fitting, using, and preserving gear

Based on six years of articles in Rock & Ice magazine, Rock & Ice Gear is a detailed consumer manual covering the equipment used for all types of climbing. System concepts; proper usage and care; construction, design, and materials; history and evolution; it's all here in Rock & Ice Gear. This one resource will pay for itself many times over.

Alpine Gear

  • tents
  • packs
  • mountaineering boots
  • sleeping systems
  • clothing systems
  • ice axes & crampons
  • snow & ice protection
  • ski mountaineering
  • first aid
  • communication and navigation
  • photography equipment

Rock Gear

  • ropes
  • harnesses
  • belay & rappel devices
  • carabiners
  • passive & active protection
  • big wall gear
  • runners & quickdraws
  • ascenders & pulleys
  • helmets
  • rock shoes

Product Details

  • Paperback: 333 pages
  • Publisher: Mountaineers Books; 1st edition (November 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0898866952
  • ISBN-13: 978-0898866957
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #929,113 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Rock & Ice Gear: Equipment for the Vertical World, December 22, 2000
By Paula C Quenemoen (Telluride, CO USA) - See all my reviews
Excellent content and very well written. An everything you ever wanted to know and a whole lot more, but perhaps didn't even know to ask--book for climbers of all abilities. The information in this book goes way beyond basic information, it gives fascinating details that will guide your life and death gear decisions. I am not reading this book, I'm studying it! Buy this book if you are a climber or love someone who does.
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5.0 out of 5 stars a "must have" book for any climber, January 10, 2001
By "climb@mac.com" (Salt Lake City) - See all my reviews
This book is an incredible resource for climbing gear. It's well laid out, easy to read, and full of useful information. If you're serious about your gear then you should own this book. It's the most read book in my "climbing" library.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Top gear information, February 2, 2001
By Bill Griggers (Spokane, WA) - See all my reviews
This book will become THE WORD on technical climbing gear. It is a collection of the best infromation available to date. I would recommend this book to any climber from beginner to expert.
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This book explains the use and selection of all kinds of climbing and general outdoor gear. If you read this you can become better educatedd on what gear you really need and how... Read more
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