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Rock Climbing: Introduction to Essential Technical Skills for Leaders and Seconds (Cicerone Guide) | 
 enlarge | Author: Pete Hill
Publisher: Cicerone Press
Category: Book
List Price: £12.95
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 260615
Media: Paperback
Pages: 189
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5
ISBN: 1852845295
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.5223
EAN: 9781852845292
ASIN: 1852845295
Publication Date: October 10, 2007
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Rock Climbing book good for beginners and experienced climbers January 21, 2008
Instructor Mike (Cumbria, England)
This is a tidy book, well laid out and with a lot of very clear and useful photographs. The photos are well used to illustrate the text sections, as I often find that diagrams in other books are cluttered and confusing.
As a professional instructor, I like the way that the book has been laid out, in a logical progression of skills, just the way that it should be taught. Other fellow instructors agree with this, and also that the content is technically sound and up to date. The only small gripe possible is where 'he' has been used for the leader and 'she' for the second. However, it is explained at the front of the book that this is for clarity of who is doing what and not intended to describe any role models. It didn't worry me and female colleagues did not have any problem with this.
All in all, a very useful and up to date book packed with information and personal anecdotes, and I would not be surprised to see it being read at crags around the country.
Rock climbing book ideal for all January 8, 2008
Ian Broadley (Liverpool (UK))
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Pete Hill's 'Rock Climbing' book has given me loads more information than other similar titles. It is written in his usual, no-nonsense fashion, and has loads of practical information and tips. Pete has also added a few personal tales in seperate boxes, such as starting out climbing with his Mum's washing line, or leading a route after forgetting all the kit! These sound terrifying, but just go to improve the validity of the very good technical information that is included all the way through the text.
I like the fact that all of the technical illustrations are done with very good photographs, as these give a clear representation of what is in the text. There are many other photographs that are quite inspirational, as well as a short section at the back on where to go climbing.
All in all I highly recommend this book. I do not consider myself to be a beginner, but have found it very worth while reading through and finding many things to 'tidy up' my technique. It would be a great companion to anyone starting out, taking a climbing course, or as a brush-up for you if you have been climbing for a while. Very good indeed.
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