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Rock & Ice Gear: Equipment for the Vertical World (Paperback)

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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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

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mountaineering boots
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passive & active protection
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ascenders & pulleys
helmets
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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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FAALLLLLIIIING! IN ONLY 1.6 SECONDS, you will fall 40 ft. and reach 35 mph. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
alpine packs, belay tubes, approach shoes, pit zips, carabiner brake, gear loops, dry tooling, twin ropes, camming units, climbing helmets, accessory cord, sit harness, kph wind, glacier glasses, rock shoes, sternum strap, belay loop, dynamic ropes, descending rings, mountaineering boots, belay device, expedition pack, winter bag, hanging stove, climbing skins

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, North America, Seam Grip, Black Diamond, Sierra Club

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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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3.0 out of 5 stars Quite basic actually.
A very comprehensive book that unfortunately lacks any depth whatsoever. Besides due to the mag affiliation the author avoids to make direct reference to brands and models good or... Read more

Published on January 4, 2002 by 98696

5.0 out of 5 stars every climber needs this book
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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