Rocksports links

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Rocksports links
The following technical links apply to a range of vertical activities

General
Petzl technical manual*
Blue Water technical guide*
Vertical Devices

Rescue
Rescue Training resource and guide*
Considerations for rope rescue
Blue Mtns Volunteer Rescue Group
Rescue Equipment (product info)

Climbing
Introduction to climbing:
Styles of climbing
Equipment for climbing
Glossary of climbing terms
Knots

Technical articles and tips
Climbing Magazine's Tips**
Simon Mentz's graphic hints*
The BMC's technical articles
Chockstone's tech tips
Belay devices
Retiring a rope
Gri Gris

Canyoning
Geoff and Bernie's lessons learnt
OzCanyons discussion list (Aus)
Canyons discussion list (US)
Canyoning safety

Caving
Sherry Mayo's Cave Page
    Caving Knots
    SRT Guide
    SRT Rigging Guide
Caving Rescue
Glossary of caving terms
Alternate glossary of caving terms

Photo: Adam Bramwell

Debbie on Tombstone Wall (15) at Mt Piddington, Blue Mtns

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