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Climbing Anchors
(How to climb series)
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The comprehensive guide to anchoring systems for rock climbers.
Paperback, Second Edition, 240 pages
Published
September 1st 2006
by FalconGuides
(first published January 1st 1993)
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This is a fantastic book to get a hang of the techniques used for multipitch climbing. It covers the main topics in great detail and the included images help in clarifying the ideas explained. Personally, I have learnt a lot from it and it has been useful to solve most of the questions I had about protection placement and building and rigging belay anchor.
It is a great book to keep for reference and, a part from that, I also enjoyed the way it is written.
It is a great book to keep for reference and, a part from that, I also enjoyed the way it is written.
Excellent
An excellent read. Superb flowing, good humoured prose on a subject which should be dear to every climber. My only critique is that the human factors in anchor failures, while constantly alluded to and described was not deemed worthy of a chapter of its own. Excellent writing and I will be reading John Long again.
An excellent read. Superb flowing, good humoured prose on a subject which should be dear to every climber. My only critique is that the human factors in anchor failures, while constantly alluded to and described was not deemed worthy of a chapter of its own. Excellent writing and I will be reading John Long again.
Highly recommended!!
Excellent resource for those starting out in outdoor climbing! The information is rich and avoids being “dumbed down” for the newbie, however, plenty of terms are defined and concepts explained to ensure that beginners can follow the authors thought process.
Excellent resource for those starting out in outdoor climbing! The information is rich and avoids being “dumbed down” for the newbie, however, plenty of terms are defined and concepts explained to ensure that beginners can follow the authors thought process.
I read this how-to book early on my climbing career, and it has really helped me master basic techniques I still use to this day.
Of particular influence on me was the Sliding X anchor, which I did not know prior to reading this.
John Long is a master of climbing instruction books.
Of particular influence on me was the Sliding X anchor, which I did not know prior to reading this.
John Long is a master of climbing instruction books.
It took me 4 times to get into it, but was well worth it. Great intro / overview to safe anchor-building for rock climbing. Helped me get more confident in trad leading last summer.
Clear and concise - great guide/reference book for those getting into trad.
Haven't died yet. There is a stipulation in my will that should I die in a climbing accident, one star be taken off my review.
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Back in the day when advanced climbing training was difficult if even possible to find, this book almost certainly saved my and many partners lives with the skills and knowledge found within
I thought this was a pretty great book on climbing anchors. I should preface this review by saying I don't have on-the-rock experience with the subject matter nor have I done extensive research on the subject. At the time of reading this book my background in climbing has been limited to single pitch sport climbing and bouldering. I have never needed to setup an anchor or place a piece of gear.
This book starts with an introduction to to anchors and a brief history of rock hardware. The first fou ...more
This book starts with an introduction to to anchors and a brief history of rock hardware. The first fou ...more
Apr 29, 2010
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The point of this book is to teach the reader how to create safe, solid anchors for big wall (multi-pitch) routes, and it does a very good job of that. There's a lot of emphasis on making the primary anchor bomb-proof and multi-directional, because hey, your life actually DOES depend on it holding.
If you're looking to learn how to make or improve your anchors for single pitch routes (top-roping) like I was, this book is overkill. The chapters on knots and anchor dynamics were definitely useful, ...more
If you're looking to learn how to make or improve your anchors for single pitch routes (top-roping) like I was, this book is overkill. The chapters on knots and anchor dynamics were definitely useful, ...more
I have heard that some dislike Long's writing style, but I quite enjoyed it. This book is concise and straightforward, which is critical when writing about technical climbing anchors and no miscommunication is permissible. Add in a touch of climbing humor and you've got a great guide. I haven't read Leubben's book on the subject, but have it on order to do a comparison.
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Classic book on anchors updater
I own all 3 editions. It gets better each time . The real research is crucial. We want to make choices hased on knowlege instead of gut feeling. I loved the concluding paragraphs in this edition. Really hits home if it see climbing as something that relates to your philosophical and even religious ties in the world.
I own all 3 editions. It gets better each time . The real research is crucial. We want to make choices hased on knowlege instead of gut feeling. I loved the concluding paragraphs in this edition. Really hits home if it see climbing as something that relates to your philosophical and even religious ties in the world.
I just finished this, the most recent edition of John Long's classic instruction manual, and it's great.
I'm eager to experiment with the equalette concept, as an alternative to the cordelette, as well as the Quad setup for two-bolt anchors. ...more
I'm eager to experiment with the equalette concept, as an alternative to the cordelette, as well as the Quad setup for two-bolt anchors. ...more
Not only a primer of how to set protection, but also basic rock craft and safety. Good anchor analysis and comparisons.
Largo eyeballs your supposedly safe anchors, then rips you a new one.
Required reading for any climber. Setting decent anchors is far from intuitive even for experienced climbers, and this book helps a lot.
Don't leave the ground without it... Stresses safety through a clear approach to the ERNEST fundamentals, and gives dozens of examples of proper and deadly anchors.
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Must read for any climber. Excellent descriptions and illustrations.
learned a ton. pretty thorough, definitely useful for newbies like Mr.
Great book to learn anchors (in my case for setting topropes). Now I can't wait to try the technique out on some real rock once my ankle break heals!
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very informative. a must-read for anyone considering leading trad or doing any type of anchor setting where your life depends on your anchor building skills.
This is my second cover to cover read. The text is full of information to consume. I will likely need several more reads before I get familiar with it all. This is a great book.
The Trad climber's primer.
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No matter the skill level, there are tips in this book to make anyone a safer and more efficient climber. Well presented and easy to follow.
This book will save your life.
This book will save your life.
Clear, concise, and a must read for the beginner
Climber to a long time trad daddy. Great for anyone who needs some pointers or refreshing back to the basics.
Climber to a long time trad daddy. Great for anyone who needs some pointers or refreshing back to the basics.
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The bible of anchor basics. part of the AMGA reading list for good reason.
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