One of the most popular and long standing columns in FMC’s bulletin publication. Robin McNeil explores opinions, techniques, trip reports, hints and tips with a healthy dose of satire and wit.
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June 2013 Cheap Gear and the Capstan Equation
What is the Capstan Equation and how does it apply to rock climbing? In this edition of UJCC, Uncle Jacko gets technical, offering insight into why knots and belay devices work. He also discusses cheap gear and reveals how he decides between buying in-store versus online.