The Indoor Climbing Manual

Zusatztext packed with pictures of diverse climbers...and with practical advice on holds and equipment Informationen zum Autor John White Klappentext Climbing indoors has undergone a revolution. Indoor walls are no longer seen as simply a means to help climbers develop skills and get a bit fitter for 'the real thing'. These days many climbers prefer them, opting for the security of bolt-protected, weatherproof climbs. And why not? Excellent climbing facilities have sprung up everywhere, from primary schools and universities to massive, purpose-built centres offering hundreds of climbs and dedicated training facilities. And some climbers are buying the holds from specialised companies and setting up walls at home. The Indoor Climbing Manual is an authoritative and comprehensive guide, steering the reader through the variety of styles, skills and techniques needed to master the climbing wall, and includes:· An introduction to the equipment required· Top rope climbing, lead climbing and bouldering techniques· Advanced techniques and training to improve your climbing· Guidelines on how to climb safely and prevent injury· Tips for the transition from indoor to outdoor climbing· An overview of competitive climbing Vorwort The Indoor Climbing Manual will not only improve your indoor climbing, it will also help you to climb more safely and effectively outside. Zusammenfassung Climbing indoors has undergone a revolution. Indoor walls are no longer seen as simply a means to help climbers develop skills and get a bit fitter for 'the real thing'. These days many climbers prefer them, opting for the security of bolt-protected, weatherproof climbs. And why not? Excellent climbing facilities have sprung up everywhere, from primary schools and universities to massive, purpose-built centres offering hundreds of climbs and dedicated training facilities. And some climbers are buying the holds from specialised companies and setting up walls at home. The Indoor Climbing Manual is an authoritative and comprehensive guide, steering the reader through the variety of styles, skills and techniques needed to master the climbing wall, and includes: - An introduction to the equipment required - Top rope climbing, lead climbing and bouldering techniques - Advanced techniques and training to improve your climbing - Guidelines on how to climb safely and prevent injury - Tips for the transition from indoor to outdoor climbing - An overview of competitive climbing Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. A history of climbing walls2. Equipment for climbing indoors3. Finding a wall4. Starting to climb5. Top rope climbing6. Lead climbing indoors 7. Advanced climbing techniques 8. Training to improve your climbing9. Accident prevention10. Injuries and injury prevention11. Qualifications12. Competition climbing13. Climbing outdoors AppendicesGlossaryIndex ...

packed with pictures of diverse climbers...and with practical advice on holds and equipment

Vorwort
The Indoor Climbing Manual will not only improve your indoor climbing, it will also help you to climb more safely and effectively outside.

Autorentext
John White

Klappentext
Climbing indoors has undergone a revolution. Indoor walls are no longer seen as simply a means to help climbers develop skills and get a bit fitter for 'the real thing'. These days many climbers prefer them, opting for the security of bolt-protected, weatherproof climbs. And why not? Excellent climbing facilities have sprung up everywhere, from primary schools and universities to massive, purpose-built centres offering hundreds of climbs and dedicated training facilities. And some climbers are buying the holds from specialised companies and setting up walls at home. The Indoor Climbing Manual is an authoritative and comprehensive guide, steering the reader through the variety of styles, skills and techniques needed to master the climbing wall, and includes: · An introduction to the equipment required · Top rope climbing, lead climbing and bouldering techniques · Advanced techniques and training to improve your climbing · Guidelines on how to climb safely and prevent injury · Tips for the transition from indoor to outdoor climbing · An overview of competitive climbing

Inhalt
1. A history of climbing walls 2. Equipment for climbing indoors 3. Finding a wall 4. Starting to climb 5. Top rope climbing 6. Lead climbing indoors 7. Advanced climbing techniques 8. Training to improve your climbing 9. Accident prevention 10. Injuries and injury prevention 11. Qualifications 12. Competition climbing 13. Climbing outdoors Appendices Glossary Index

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