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Summary: THE ref book to have on the subject.
Review: When I first re-entered the world of climbing, about 4 months ago, I went into the local "outdoorsie" emporium (a GREAT store called BackWoods in Norman) and asked for the finest Swiss Seat they had. It only took half a thought for the youngish, very polite woman to have any clue what I was talking about."You're looking for a harness." Was her reply. "And you'll want this, too." and she handed me this book. Ahhhh. . . Pure bliss. If only I'd known about this tome when I got into climbing the first time, I might not be getting "back" into climbing now, but just getting better. This book is indespensible.
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Summary: This book should be the 11th essential.
Review: Whether you're out for a day hike or ready to bag a 14er this book is invaluable. It's not just for climbers. Anyone who has an interest in hiking or climbing should put this book first on their list. The information it contains is very in-depth, but presented in a way that will keep the interest of both the experienced climber or the novice hiker.
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Summary: A must have climbing reference
Review: You're not a rock climber or mountaineer if you don't have this book. Read it from cover to cover twice. Forget how to rig a harness from slings? It's in there. The best all around general climbing reference there is. If you only get one book, get this one.
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