转贴一篇十分详细的抱石文章

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一篇比较详细介绍抱石运动的文章，个人觉得还不错，转贴过来。
如果有可能试着翻译下。

章目：
Introduction
Starting out
Motivation
Definitions,Rock types and ethics
Preparation
Risk assessment
Kit checklist
Grading
Cleaning holds and brushing
Safety - falling off
Safety - bad landing
Safety - using mats
Safety - spotting
Topping out
Highball problems
Jumping problems
Dynamics

作者：

Leo Houlding
Leo Houlding is one of the brightest stars from climbing's new generation. At 21 he has already made his mark by pushing the frontiers of style and difficulty with visionary ascents around the world.

John Gaskins
John Gaskins is one of Britain's leading boulderers, and has climbed several Font 8b+ problems. He has almost single-handedly developed bouldering in the Silverdale area.

Andrew Earl
Andrew Earl is one of the best up and coming young boulderers frequently winning competitions at national level.

Tim Emmett
Tim Emmett is one of Britain’s best all round climbers placed in the top ten in the ice climbing world cup 2001. He currently works as a technical trainer for Mountain Hardwear