On Rope, 1st Edition
North American Vertical Rope Techniques
For Caving * Search and Rescue * Mountaineering

Author: Allen Padgett and Bruce Smith
Publisher: National Speleological Society, Huntsville, AL, 1992.
ISBN: 0-9615093-2-5
Library of Congress Catalogue Number: 87-60477
Number of Pages: 340

If you need to go up and down fixed ropes, this is the book you've been waiting for. On Rope is already being hailed as the bible of vertical or single rope techniques (SRT). Its 300 plus pages contain the most definitive text on rope techniques yet published, supported by over 425 detailed drawings, eight comprehensive charts, three how-to workshops, and an extensive glossary.

On Rope describes proven rope techniques indispensible for:
* Cave exploration
* Search and rescue
* Industrial users
* Fire rescue service
* Rock climbing
* Mountain rescue
* S.W.A.T. teams

On Rope is sponsored by the Vertical Section of the National Speleological Society - the group whose members have pioneered the development of new rope techniques for nearly 30 years. It is the creation of two active members of the Vertical Section whose wide ranging experiences include vertical cave exploration and search and rescue on a national level.

On Rope covers everything you need to know from ropes, knots, and harnesses, to ascending, descending, and belaying - plus a detaile d program for training and practicing ropework. One Rope is equally valuable for beginning and advanced users of vertical rope techniques.

If you need to use modern rope techniques for sport, hobby, or work, this is the book for you.