Basic Rope Skills for Climbers
by Shepherd, Nigel
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Condition
- ISBN 10
- 0711228663
- ISBN 13
- 9780711228665
- Seller
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Yungaburra, Queensland, Australia
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About This Item
London : Frances Lincoln Limited, 2009. First Edition. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Quarto. Binding is tight, cover and spine fully intact Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting No foxing in this copy Edges all neat and clean Nigel Shepherd explains the basics of rope-work in this handy guide, ideal both for those starting out climbing and for more experienced climbers who want to introduce their friends and family to the sport. With clear text and step-by-step photos, Shepherd covers basic kit, anchors, and belaying; techniques for top and bottom roping, trad, sport climbing, and abseiling; and the use of knots, slings, nuts, and camming devices. The growing sport of climbing, as practiced in a wide range of indoor and outdoor locations around the world, has never been made so simple, safe, and fun. Colour photos
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- Bookseller
- Spencer and Murphy Booksellers (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 54873
- Title
- Basic Rope Skills for Climbers
- Author
- Shepherd, Nigel
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0711228663
- ISBN 13
- 9780711228665
- Publisher
- Frances Lincoln Limited
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2009
- Pages
- 128
- Keywords
- Mountain Climbing rope skills, mountain climbing, rock climbing
- X weight
- 400.000 kg
- Size
- Quarto
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