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Products - Nicros Catalog
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Books, Videos, & CDs
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Better Bouldering - BL
Excerpt from book jacket, "Partner been outcranking you? Tired of flailing on the same old problems? Looking to bash through personal barriers, float up those desperates and become "at one" with the stone? Then rip open your billfold and buy Better Bouldering. Inside are the techniques and tricks gleanded from a 22-year career by John Sherman, America's most noted and notorious bouldering guru. Why learn from your own mistakes when you can learn from the author's instead?"
Price: $12.95
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Climbing Anchors - BJ
For the first time, a book has been devoted to the art of placing and configuring secure and safe rock climbing anchors. John Long, the author of the sport's standard "textbook", How to Rock Climb!, again offers a cogent, informative, and definitely entertaining perspective on this, the single most important subject of safe climbing.
Price: $12.95
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Conditioning For Climbers - BV
Rock climbing is one of the most physically challenging sports, testing strength, flexibility, and stamina. To improve in the sport, climbers must build and maintain each of these assets. Conditioning for Climbers is the first book to help climbers of all ages and experience design and follow their own comprehensive, personalized exercise program. Part I covers the basics of physical conditioning, including tools for self-assessment and goal-setting. Part II takes readers through warm-up and flexibility routines, entry-level strength training, weight-loss tips, and core-conditioning exercises. Part III covers climbing-specific conditioning, including exercises that develop power, endurance, balance, and stability. Part IV shows how to put together a customized conditioning program -- for bouldering, sprot, and multi-pitch climbing.
Price: $19.95
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Conditioning for Climbers and NexGen 2™ Hangboard Combo - TBA+BV
Two great items at one great price! Combine the re-release of Eric Horst's NexGen 2™ Hangboard with his 2008 released book, Conditioning for Climbers.
Price: $94.90
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Flash Training - BB
Eric Hörst presents the most comprehensive look into training for rock climbing available to date. Expert contributors include: Mia Axon, Russ Clune, John Gill, Jonathan Houck, Lynn Hill, Susanne Paulson, Steve Petro, Mike Pont, Dr. Mark Robinson, Todd Skinner, Kurt Smith, Glenn Thomas, Tim Toula, and Barbara Turner RDN.
Price: $12.95
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Home Climbing Gyms - BH
In Home Climbing Gyms, author Randy Leavitt offers simple instructions that will guide even the novice carpenter through the labyrinth of designing and building a climbing wall. 35 highly detailed illustrations by John McMullen show in graphic detail the nuances of construction and framing.
Price: $9.95
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How to Climb 5.12 - BQ
Even bigger and better than the last, How to Climb 5.12 is packed with tips and tricks to elevate your climbing performance.
Price: $14.95
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How To Rock Climb 4th Edition - BP
Excerpt from book jacket, " How to Rock Climb!, now in its fourth edition, is the most thorough instructional rock climbing book in the world. This nuts-and-bolts guide serves as an introduction to rock climbing for beginners, and helps the intermediate climbers hone their knowledge of the sport. All the key elements, from ethics to getting up the climb, are in this book.
In clear, concise, and entertaining prose, vetran rock climber John Long provides the basics and distills the intricacies of modern technical rock climbing in all its diverse forms. Beginning with an overview of the history of climbing and ratings system, Long then gives a complete review of face and crack climbing skills. He introduces the equipment needed to get up and down the rock and the art of leading. Sport climbing-climbs done on protected routes-training methods, and how to get started on your own climbing adventures round out this guide. Throughout the author stresses that safety and simplicity are the keys to climbing. "
Price: $15.95
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Knots for Climbers - BK
Excerpt from book jacket: "This Craig Luebben slender classic shows you the knots that are commonly used and needed by climbers. Clear step-by-step illustrations detail how to tie twelve essential knots for safe climbing."
Price: $6.95
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Learning to Climb Indoors - BS
The essential handbook for every beginner, Learning to Climb Indoors is the most complete book available on indoor climbing.
Veteran climber, performance coach, and renowned author Eric J. Horst gives you all the information you need to get started at home and have fun. From what to expect on your first visit to a climbing gym to in-depth instruction on climbing techniques, tactics, and strategy, this guide will take you through your first few days -- and years -- as a climber.
Horst covers basic gear, fundamental safety techniques, and the importance of personal one-on-one instruction at the gym. Chapters on mental control, physical conditioning, and self-assessment round out the training. And as you progress, advice on advanced techniques and tactics will help you conquer the steepest walls. Horst concludes by revealing the secrets to climbing your best and achieving excellence -- both on and off the rock wall.
This book includes:
-An overview of climbing gym procedures and protocol
-Equipment, terminology, and safety systems
-Basic instruction and practice drills
-A self-assessment checklist
-Advice to accelerate learning
-Sample workout schedules
-Advanced techniques for more efficient climbing
-Tips to manage fear and build confidence
-Strength training
-Nutrition and recovery tips
-Keys to maintaining your motivation
Price: $16.95
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Masters of Rock CD: Volume 1 - BR
Masters of Rock: Conversations with the Masters of Climbing
Volume 1 Chris Sharma, Steph Davis, John Gill
Ever wonder how they do it?
Masters of Rock unveils the power and personalities of today's top climbers and the legends of rock climbing's Golden Age. Hosted by veteran climber and author Eric H?rst, this 80-minute CD will inspire you to new heights and provide valuable insights into what you can do to achieve climbing mastery and peak performance on the rock.
This first volume of MOR features conversations with the world's top boulderer and sport climber, a leading female alpine/big wall/rock climber, and the original Master of Rock himself. Sure, you've already read about these incredible folks--Sharma, Davis, and Gill--but do you really know them? This 80-minute CD reveals their unique passions and personalities as well as their personal secrets to success. Like your favorite music CD, you'll play this disc over and over, gaining new distinctions and inspiration with every play. Tap into the power of the Masters!
Price: $13.95
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More Climbing Anchors - BM
Excerpt from book jacket: "More Climbing Anchors continues the fine analysis of rock climbing anchoring systems found in Long's bestseller Climbing Anchors. Together with professional climbing guide and instructor Bob Gaines, John Long has compiled in this book essential knowledge -- the result of countless years of experience -- to creating safe, yet simple anchors, the single most important skill a rock climber must rely on for a successfully long career."
Price: $10.45
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Specimen DVD - BT
Cedar Wright is on a quest to understand climbing's most mysterious discipline: the ropeless art of bouldering. With difficult moves far above leg-breaking landings, bouldering is essentially gymnastics with consequences. As demanding as a routine on the rings or the parallel bars, bouldering tests the mind and body of its participants, and the athletes it attracts seek its unique blend of adrenaline and aesthetics.
Through several conversations with some of the best athletes currently practicing the sport, Cedar gains insight into this unique lifestyle and what it takes to do the impossible both on rock and in life. The lessons he learns resonate with anyone who has ever tried to improve at something they love.
Price: $19.95
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Sport Climb - BI
All the tips and tricks to sport climbing including technique, training, the evolution and history of sport climbing, and even a section on beta from the experts. Many people contributed to the writing of this book.
Price: $12.95
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Training for Climbing - BO
Excerpt from book jacket: "In this follow-up to his popular Flash Training, Hörst presents a unique synthesis of leading-edge strength-training methods, tried-and-true practice strategies, and powerful mental-training techniques that will empower you to climb better -- regardless of your current ability."
Price: $16.95
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