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Darn Tough Merino Wool Boot Sock Full Cushion

Darn Tough Merino Wool Boot Sock Full Cushion

206640 Features: Custom shrink treated, itch-free Merino wool Ribbing above the ankle insures a proper fit Elastic support around the arch WickIT dry technology wicks away moisture High density terry loop padding wont flatten out under pressure Darn Tough lifetime guarantee Specifications: Fabric: 62% Merino Wool- 34% Nylon- 4% Spandex

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Aquis Adventure Microfiber Towel Extra Large 29 x 55 Inches

Aquis Adventure Microfiber Towel Extra Large 29 x 55 Inches

Aquis towels are made of Aquitex, a super absorbant material woven from ultrafine microfibers. The technology behind Aquis’ microfiber towel enables water to be drawn from hair and skin more quickly and thoroughly than other towels. And it’s especially gentle on hair and skin. Designed to be lightweight, compact and durable, Aquis towels are ideal for everyday use at home, at the gym and while traveling.

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Knots and Ropes for Climbers Outdoor and Nature

Knots and Ropes for Climbers Outdoor and Nature

In this easy-to-use guide, Duane Raleigh offers instructions for tying 19 fundamental climbing knots and 16 additional variations and using these knots safely and effectively. Each knot is carefully illustrated and its primary and secondary uses are described: joining harness to rope, rope to rope, or rope to anchor; belay knots; runners; rappel stoppers; back-up and ascender knots.

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3 Stars Guide to fundamental climbing knots
The book offers easy instructions for tying 19 fundamental climbing knots and 16 extra variations - and how to use these knots safely and effectively. Each knot is carefully illustrated with copious drawings and its primary and secondary uses are described.

Anyone involved in rock climbing or mountaineering needs to understand these knots. In fact, anyone whose safety depends on a rope will benefit from this book.

There is expert advice on:

o what knots to trust and when to trust them

o types and grades of rope, cord and webbing

o what works best with what hardware

o rope care, treatment, testing and storage

o how to tie daisy chains, aiders and harnesses

o the most efficient way to use knots and ropes in basic and challenging situations.

1 Star Redundant and outdated.
As a climber, every piece of gear has to have it’s value and functionality proven.

considering that philosophy, believe this book has little to offer in terms of it’s value. Every climbing book you buy will have this same information and more, and probably more updated. Freedom of the Hills for example.

Illustrations are nice, but entertaining at it’s best value relative to other books. considering it truly offers less than dozen knots and hitches, with variations in all it’s pages (been a while since I referred to this book.)

Image on the cover is probably not that dangerous as suggested by another reader, but definitely outdated practice of rappeling.

Advantage, in the initial days of your rope work learning, you could dog ear this book, as is less bulky to carry around your garage.

5 Stars Knots & Ropes for Climbers — Review
Illustrated in true Mike Clelland form! Pictures clear and easy to understand. Covers all the basics.

Remember, there is still no subsitute for practicle training. Get out climb and tie some knots!

4 Stars awsome
This book was easy to read and gave very understandable direction. On some of the knots, I wish they would have explained more on how to start and end the knots but still a great book overall.

2 Stars Greatly over-rated
This book is not only outdated but it contains a lot of bad advice about knots. It shows numerous knots that have no place in the climbing world, leaves out others that are more useful, and has weak material about ropes. There are certainly better books on knots for climbers.

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