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by Nigel Shepherd (Author) "This section of the book covers all sorts of basic techniques, knots and methods of tying on to the rope that will be found useful..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Constable and Robinson (28 Mar 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1841193232
  • ISBN-13: 978-1841193236
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 652,013 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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From basic techniques to the skills needed for the Single Pitch Award and the Mountain Instructors Award, beginners and experts should find everything they need in this volume. Topics cover abseiling, short roping, double rope techniques and rope tricks for adventure activities among others.
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, what more needs to be said, 15 April 2002
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This is basically the culmination of Nigel Shepherd's two previous books put together in a paperback.

All I can say is that the way the book is set out is excellent, due to this layout you can easily follow what he is referring too. All too easily this type of instructional book can have you lost after the first few steps.

Not only is it well thought out in terms of the layout, but it is written logically. I am a fairly experienced climber and thought I had a reasonable knowledge of rope techniques but I was pleased by the indepth information that Shepherd gives goes in to, answering some of those what if questions.

The book itself covers all the very basic rope techiques needed for begineers such as belaying etc through to more advanced techniques which means this is book will stay with you forever as the ultimate reference manual and would throughly compliment other climbing manuals.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have reference, 24 Sep 2003
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Excellant book, covering just about everything you need to know about climbing rope work and then some! Loads of easy to understand photographs and drawings. Covers anchor systems, top rope anchors, glacier travel, climber rescue, acending ropes and much much more.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical use, 30 Jul 2004
By Kyle Holman "kyle_holman" (uk) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Guide to Rope Techniques (Paperback)
An excellent book.

The book covers all the basics, progressing up to some complicated rescue procedures.

For the intermediate it's a valiable resource as it presents everything in a step by step manor often complimented with diagrams and the practical applications for techniques it discribes.

Any climber wishing to improve their skills and aspirant SPA and MIA's will find this book usefull.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasure to read and use
I find this a very clear and vivid book, which is great for both beginners as well as seasoned climbers. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars extremely helpful
The book is well-written. The images illustrating a rope-work are big, colored and easily understandable. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Y. Alaverdyan

5.0 out of 5 stars Evberything you'll need
This book is an excellent representation of nearly all the rope skills your likely to come across in day to day climbing. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2007 by C. Andrews

4.0 out of 5 stars RECOMMENDED
An excellent book overall. Only criticisms are that the pages come apart very easily when trying to practice the roping techniques.

Well presented and very informative.

Published on 29 Aug 2002 by nick11529

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