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9780711224117

The Complete Guide to Rope Techniques

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  • ISBN13:

    9780711224117

  • ISBN10:

    0711224110

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2004-07-30
  • Publisher: Frances Lincoln Ltd
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Summary

Nigel Shephard's two hugely successful books A Manual of Modern Ropeechniques and Further Modern Rope Techniques have been combined to form theullest guide to ropework yet. From basic techniques to the skills needed forhe Single Pitch Award and Mountain Instructor Award, beginners and expertslike will find everything they need in this handy volume, plus a host ofdeas and suggestions to make climbing a safer experience.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrationsp. 12
Acknowledgementsp. 16
Useful knots and basic techniquesp. 19
Snow, rock and ice anchorsp. 90
Abseilingp. 124
Ascending a fixed ropep. 139
Escaping from the systemp. 144
Direct belays and belaying techniquesp. 174
Moving togetherp. 178
Glacier travelp. 189
Crevasse rescuep. 199
Other useful rope 'tricks'p. 213
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