num_pages: 256
description: * Shows you how to get started with sport climbing or push your skills further than you thought they could go* Sport climbing is a fun accessible aspect of climbing that many people can participate in* Foreword by Chris Sharma the best known American sport climberSport 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.
language: English
title: Sport Climbing: From Top Rope to Redpoint, Techniques for Climbing Success
publisher: Mountaineers Books