Sport Climbing: From Toprope to Redpoint, Techniques for Climbing Success (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert) - Softcover

Bisharat, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1594852707 ISBN 13: 9781594852701

Publisher: Mountaineers Books, 2009

Synopsis

Sport climbers often project a route that tests their physical limits in hopes of an eventual completion, regardless of the number of attempts. Succeeding requires a solid understanding of belaying and other climbing techniques that are used in various climbing disciplines, but are detailed here specifically for sport climbing. Targeting varying abilities, "Sport Climbing" teaches climbers how to rehearse moves and train for routes, how to get through the pump, how to fight until the end of a pitch, how to stay composed when tired, and how to best use their bodies to climb efficiently and expertly. Whether inspiring new climbers to learn the nuances of scaling vertical terrain, or delving into a deeper, more conceptual understanding of how to go about projecting a route, Andrew Bisharat brings confidence and a level of practicality to the sport. He demonstrates how skills specific to redpointing transfer over to traditional climbing, making this a must-have book for any climber. Featuring tips from famous climbers such as Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold, the author brings a modern voice to a fun and exciting sport. Foreword by Chris Sharma.

About this title

About the Author

Andrew Bisharat, has been a senior editor of Rock and Ice magazine for over three years. He is most well known as the author of the wildly popular column "Tuesday Night Bouldering''. Bisharat has been climbing nearly 10 years, and has a diverse and expansive resume. For some, climbing comes naturally, and for these few, climbing hard seems to be just a two-dimensional experience.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mountaineers Books
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1594852707
• ISBN 13: 9781594852701
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 265