Essential Guide to Outdoor Knots: Mastering Rope Skills

It’s fair to say that climber Clyde Soles is obsessed with ropes and knots and their absolute performance-since he regularly entrusts his life to ropes on sheer rock faces. His unique book explains how to select and use ropes, cordage, and webbing for the outdoors. Invaluable information is provided on rope handling techniques (how to avoid dreaded tangles) and the best methods for rope care and maintenance. Step-by-step directions for tying over 40 knots are clearly illustrated with photographs. Other useful features include a glossary and a knot comparison chart by activity.
Chapters include Knots Basics (from Tripod Lashing to the Figure 8 Loop), Knots for Hikers and Climbers (from the Prusik knot to the Autoblock), Knots for Canoeists and Kayakers (from the Buntline hitch to the Bowline on a bight), and more. This is the definitive text on ropes and knots for anyone who plays in the outdoors!
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mountaineers Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 16, 2004
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0898869625
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0898869620
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.3 x 0.42 x 8.34 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Mountaineers Outdoor Basics
Best Sellers Rank: #258,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #182 in Mountain Climbing #405 in Hiking & Camping Instructional Guides
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