Rock Climbing for Beginners (Enhanced Version)
Adam Barczak & Rachel Balik
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Description
Rock climbing is one of the most exciting and rewarding sports out there -- and getting started is easier than you think. People of all ages, shapes and sizes can get into better physical and mental shape by climbing at a indoor gym. In this Vook, you'll learn the basic gear you need to get started, how to set up as a climber and as a belayer, and basic climbing techniques. In eight dynamic and instructional videos, certified rock climbing instructor Adam Barczak shares his knowledge and love of the sport--including an introduction to bouldering, top rope and lead climbing.
Customer Reviews
Excellent help!
I am currently a college student at a school where climbing is huge, but I have no previous experience & have been afraid to get a start at it. This 'vook' was perfect for helping me understand & clarify the basic terms associated with rock climbing. It has given me the confidence to pursue trying my first climb with the help of my very experienced friends. All the way through, the directions were extremely clear & effective to learning the given skill. Not to mention the videos were short, but necessary and only disclosed enough information within each segment that I could concentrate on & recall. Definitely with my 7.99 & the quick read through. It will remain a solid reference for me as I attempt my first climbs!
Good condensed source of information for beginners
This is a good introductory book for people getting into climbing as I am. Much of the information in this book can be found online for free. But having this book saves hours of searching and random surfing for information. It doesn't list particular techniques or maneuvers to help in climbing so the price of $7.99 is a bit steep. Then again, the general rules listed in this book are invaluable for a beginner and incorporating them can definitely bump your performance up and make climbing more fun.
Rock Climbing for Beginners
Not a good value for money - 34 "pages" for $7.99. It is a joke. Do not make the same mistake I've made.

- $7.99
- Category: Outdoors
- Published: Dec 03, 2010
- Publisher: Vook Inc.
- Seller: Vook INC
- Print Length: 34 Pages
- Language: English
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