Crack climbing is a highly technical form of movement in which climbers position their hands, feet, and even their entire body in cracks to make upward progress on rock. An advocate for the sport’s aesthetic lines, physicality, and technical know-how, author Pete Whittaker teaches more than sixty Crack School Masterclasses each year and was featured in the popular climbing filmWide Boyz. This detailed and comprehensive guide teaches step-by-step techniques and tips, including for:Jamming (finger, hand, fist, foot, arm, leg, body)Crack types (chimneys, liebacks, underclings, roof cracks)How to safely lead and place protectionEfficient positioning and movementStrength recovery while climbing
Product details
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books; Illustrated edition (Jan. 1 2020)
Language : English
Paperback : 320 pages
ISBN-10 : 1680512153
ISBN-13 : 978-1680512151
Item weight : 635 g
Dimensions : 17.78 x 1.27 x 20.32 cm
Best Sellers Rank: #23,378 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
#19 in Mountaineering & Climbing (Books)
#19 in Mountain Climbing in Outdoor Sports
#22 in Bodybuilding & Weight Training (Books)
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