Ok, i just finished reading climbing anchors and more climbing anchors by john long. In his outstanding book, the mountaineering handbook,alpinist and scientist craig connally presents a new take on the forces involved in a real world factor 2. This book and its companion more climbing anchors show many possible anchor problems and discuss the pros and cons of several solutions for each. Does anyone else seem to think his material is a little out of date. Fortunately, john longs guide to climbing anchors is a definitive source, with sections on natural, equalized, haul bag, and rappelling anchors. Click to read more about more climbing anchors how to rock climb by john long. Tests conducted specifically for this book detail the true performance. Designed for quick use by climbers on site, this book. I thought this was a pretty great book on climbing anchors.
Id recommend getting both and building every anchor in them 3 times over. Climbing anchors field guide by john long, bob gaines. More climbing anchors how to rock climb by john long. At the time of reading this book my background in climbing has been limited to single pitch sport climbing and bouldering. Climbing anchors second edition john long and bob gaines how to climb series 00 climbanchors i x. Luebbens rock climbing anchors is the best book on anchors ive seen. Climbing anchors how to climb series 9780762782079. Climbing anchors by john long, 9780762782079, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This is an audio summary of climbing anchors, 2nd edition how to climb series by john long, bob gaines. Jul 02, 20 climbing anchors, 3rd provides the most comprehensive, uptodate, and easytounderstand information on how to place protection and construct secure anchors to safeguard your life. Climbing anchors field guide by john long and bob gaines. Climbing anchors field guide how to climb series author of the book. Divthis completely revised and updated edition with all new color photos brings together in a single volume the anchoring systems most popular among climbers.
About the author 20 div john long is the author of the bestselling how to rock climb. Climbing anchors by john long, bob gaines, paperback. I read john longs first and felt as though it became my anchor bible but would definitely say luebbens book was nicer and had a few more anchors in it. Jun 15, 2010 john long is a legendary rock climber, world adventurer, and bestseller in the outdoor industry. Books by john long bob gaines read pdf climbing anchors.
Climbing anchors, how to climb series by john long. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This new edition of climbing anchors is the climbers complete and authoritative source of information on protection, from. John long has done the climbing community a great service with the publication of his updated climbing anchor book. He has written numerous books, including climbing anchors and more climbing anchors, and coauthored advanced rock climbing and big walls.
Climbing anchors how to climb series by john long, bob. Climbing anchors, 2nd how to climb how to climb series. Climbing anchors by long, john, 1953publication date 1993 topics rock climbing, rock climbing publisher. This is an ideal book for intermediate climbers starting to lead multipitch routes, where you have to build an anchor instead of clipping a couple of bolts, although there is a lot of information on safely rigging and. Climbing anchors john long, bob gaines this completely revised and updated edition with all new color photos brings together in a single volume the anchoring systems most popular among climbers. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read climbing anchors. This new edition of climbing anchors is the climbers complete and authoritative source of information on protection, from fundamental knots to sophisticated rigging and equalizing skills.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Climbing anchors by long, john, 1953publication date 1993 topics rock climbing, rock climbing publisher evergreen, colo. But sometimes the advice seems, well, kinda sketchy. A complete guide for building safe, reliable climbing anchors. Read climbing anchors, by john long, bob gaines online on bookmate this completely revised and updated edition with all new color photos brings together in a single volume the anchoring systems mo. Climbing anchors falcon guides how to climb 3 edition by. Designed for quick use by climbers on site, this book shows how to properly place and configure natural anchors, passive chocks, mechanical chocks, fixed gear. John long, the author of the definitive instructional manual how to rock climb.
Climbing anchors book by john long half price books marketplace. Climbing anchors, 2nd edition how to climb series by john long, bob. With more than 100 photos and detailed captions showing how to create safe and simple rock climbing anchoring systems, this is a taketothecrag companion book t. John long has a book on anchors which is also good climbing anchors, 2nd edition. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read climbing anchors field guide. Mar 22, 2014 fundamentals of rock climbing by john long. Just wondering what you guys though about each of these books. John longs how to rock climb series has made a quantum leap in these areas and are the current standardbearers. Climbing anchors has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The comprehensive guide to anchoring systems for rock climbers. Climbing anchors 3rd edition by john long powells books. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. From the back cover good, solid anchors are essential for safe rock climbing.
From the back cover climbing anchors provides the most comprehensive, uptodate, and easytounderstand information on how. Climbing anchors by john long is a well recognized and respected piece of literature, dealing with protection, rigging and forces encountered in climbing. His previous works helped create a defacto standard for anchor construction, but suffered from a lack of objective data to support its assertions. See all books authored by john long, including climbing anchors, 2nd how to climb series, and how to rock climb. Climbing anchors, 3rd by john long, bob gaines, paperback. Climbing anchors field guide by john long overdrive.
He has written numerous books, including the bestselling how to rock climb. Climbing anchors provides the most comprehensive, uptodate, and easytounderstand information on how to place protection and construct secure anchors to safeguard your life. Dont get me wrong, most of the material is timeless, well thought out, and safe as can be. Climbing anchors, 3rd provides the most comprehensive, uptodate, and easytounderstand information on how to place protection and construct secure anchors to safeguard your life.
A comprehensive guide by craig luebben is a great book. A comprehensive guide by craig luebben i know both authors are reliable sources, infact they have cowritten together, and long. Buy the paperback book climbing anchors by john long at indigo. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Download and read free online climbing anchors, 2nd edition how to climb series by john long, bob gaines. This completely revised and updated edition with all new color photos brings together in a single volume the anchoring systems most popular among climbers. Climbing anchors by john long and bob gains last year, climb nova scotia made a significant donation of climbing related content to the halifax regional library system. John long, bob gaines this completely revised and updated edition with all new color photos brings together in a single volume the anchoring systems most popular among climbers. Climbing anchors by john long, bob gaines, paperback barnes. Climbing anchors jumps right in to the subject matter and presupposes some basic rock climbing knowledge and vocabulary. Climbing anchors field guide by john long overdrive rakuten.
Climbing anchors by john long goodreads share book. Author bio john long is the author of the bestselling how to rock climb. John long s how to rock climb series has made a quantum leap in these areas and are the current standardbearers. Climbing anchors second edition john long and bob gaines how to climb series. With more than 100 fullcolor photos and detailed captions showing how to create safe and simple rock climbing anchoring systems, this is a taketothecrag companion book to our hugeselling climbing anchors designed for quick use by climbers on site, this book shows how to properly place and configure natural anchors, passive chocks, mechanical chocks, fixed gear, knots, belay anchors. A comprehensive guide by craig luebben i know both authors are reliable sources, infact they have cowritten together, and long seems to get a lot of love from. Most climbers today learn their craft on artificial climbing walls and on sport routes with fixed protection. If you understand the principles behind anchor construction and the fundamentals of good anchors but want to have the details conveniently. Climbing anchors, 2nd edition how to climb series by john long, bob gaines.
With more than 100 fullcolor photos and detailed captions showing how to create safe and simple rock climbing anchoring systems, this is a taketothecrag companion book to our hugeselling climbing anchors. Climbing anchors by john long, bob gaines read online on. We did a search for other books with a similar title, and found some results for. May 17, 2015 climbing anchors by john long is a well recognized and respected piece of literature, dealing with protection, rigging and forces encountered in climbing. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library.
Climbing anchors field guide by john long, 9780762782086, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. John long is the author of the bestselling how to rock climb. Bachar would soon establish himself as the worlds leading solo rock climber. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. John long is a legendary rock climber, world adventurer, and topselling author in the outdoor industry more than a million copies in print. Mar 01, 2009 buy climbing anchors, 2nd how to climb how to climb series 2 by john long, bob gaines isbn. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about more climbing anchors how to rock climb by john long. This donation includes books, magazines and movies across a variety of climbing interest areas. Tests conducted specifically for this book detail the true performance parameters of the cordelette, sliding x, and equalette, as opposed to the. Sorry, the book that you are looking for is not available right now. Most of the time, i prefer drawings to photographs in instructional books, but at least luebbens pictures do not recall hegels night, in which all cows are black. I usually recommend it to people looking for a book on anchors.
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