A research-based guide to how water affects nylon climbing ropes: strength, elongation, impact force, number of UIAA falls, icing, dry treatment and practical rope handling

A Comprehensive Guide to EN, UIAA, ANSI, and NFPA Standards for Mountaineering, Work-at-Height, and Rescue Equipment.

Abrasion Resistance, Cut Resistance, and Coefficient of Friction.

The Concept, Classification, And Structure Of Synthetic Polymers. Characteristics Of Density, Strength, And Elasticity.

Review of standard requirements and test methods for shock absorption, penetration resistance, and retention system effectiveness in climbing helmets.

A practical guide to rope lifespan, visual checks, tactile inspection, sheath damage, core defects and retirement decisions

From helmets, wetsuits, and whistles to high-tech ropes, intricate descenders, butt-protected harnesses, and other wet canyon equipment.

All about the characteristics of static, aka semi-static, aka low-stretch kernmantel ropes

A guide to climbing, rescue and rigging pulleys: classification, key design features and real-world uses in hauling, lowering, redirects and tyroleans

Explore the key stages of climbing rope production, from nylon processing and strand twisting to shrinking, braiding, impregnation, testing and quality control.