10 December 2004

The 8abc book project

We are planning to write the book – The 8abc of climbing - and we are looking for co-authors. First, your articles will be published here at 8a.nu and in a year or so we hope to include them in a printed book. The 8abc of climbing - will just not be an ordinary training theory book instead more like a climbing manual with handy Tips & Tricks and the 8ABC Facts listed, beside the theories. Here are some of the chapters we find interesting and as we said, we are looking for co-writers (check for *) and co-photografers. What do you think? More things to be included? INTRODUCTION The 8abc of climbing Unique comparison to other sports KNOW-HOW (Handy Tips & Tricks and 8ABC Facts) History and development of climbing* Ethics & Practice as of 2005 for Sport climbing & Bouldering* Grading Theory & Comparison World records The best crags, routes and boulders Equipment The competition formats Rock types* Safety*: Gri-Gri & Spotting* etc Hang-dogging & Reversing 100 Tips & Tricks* Future* ADRENALIN (Edge & Fear) Edge moves and performance aniexty Fear Mental training BLOOD-FLOW (Meters & Moves) The pumped feeling – Forearm physics Warming-up Load & Contact time Lactid Acid Building the motor by meters CHAMPIONS Interview with profiles PROGRESS (Technic, Tactic & Power) Gripping positions Dynoing OPTIMIZE Periodization* APPENDIX FAQ* Index 8a - Z*
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