The Outdoor Knots Book by Clyde Soles

The Outdoor Knots Book by Clyde Soles

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* Guidelines for selecting the best rope and the best knot for the activity at hand
* Knot-tying directions clearly illustrated with photos
* New entry in the Mountaineers Outdoor Basics series

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

Clyde Soles has written ten books, including Climbing: Peak Performance Training and The Outdoor Knots Book. His articles and images have appeared in Outside, Backpacker, Rock & Ice, and other publications, and he is the founder of Trail Runner magazine. In the foothills of Boulder, Colorado, he lives with his wife.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780898869620
ISBN 10	0898869625
Title	The Outdoor Knots Book
Author	Clyde Soles
Series	Mountaineers Outdoor Basics Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Mountaineers Books
Year published	2004-03-16
Number of pages	160
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.