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The Outdoor Knots Book (Mountaineers Outdoor Basics)

List Price: $12.95
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Binding: Paperback
Brand: Clyde Soles
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.522
EAN: 9780898869620
ISBN: 0898869625
Label: Mountaineers Books
Manufacturer: Mountaineers Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 160
Publication Date: 2004-04
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Studio: Mountaineers Books

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Customer Rating:

Summary: Not the easiest book
Comment: As a former boy scout, I took to this book like a duck to water. I wanted to provide the knot knowledge to my kids and grand kids. This is a fantastic book and I'll put it to good use. It might even save your life some day. Be prepared.

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Summary: Great for climbers and boaters
Comment: I was looking for a good book to learn the knots needed for climbing and rafting. Of the several that I examined, this had the best descriptions telling you both how to tie them and also why (or why not) to use a particular knot. It also isn't overwhelming like some of the other books that show hundreds of knots I'll never need.

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Summary: Good to Buy
Comment: I concur in the following review, and so should you:

Written by Clyde Soles (rockclimbin.com member csoles). This is the best book I have ever encountered on the subject. Many misinformed posts on ropes and knots could have been avoided if this book had been read beforehand. Well done, Clyde.

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Summary: Superb info on knots and ropes!
Comment: This is the best book on knots for climbers available! It's also great for hikers and boaters. There is a lot of information on rope materials and construction (not just climbing ropes but all that are used outdoors). It also has a useful chapter on rope handling, from coiling to tossing, to help prevent tangles. And the selection of knots is large but not overwhelming, with helpful tips on why (or why not) to use a particular knot. Good photos and detailed written instructions make it easy to learn the knots (some knot books are rather confusing). This should be required reading!

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Editorial Reviews:

A guide to the ropes and knots used in the outdoors by hikers, campers, paddlers, and climbers.

*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 activity.

This is the definitive text on ropes and knots for anyone who plays in the outdoors!