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Snowboarding $25.32 High Interest Books Offer the Techniques and Tricks of Each of These Exciting Extreme Sports The so-called unconventional sports that include in-line skating, snowboarding, and rock sport climbing are in the mainstream today. They are radical sports that have captured the imaginations of millions of middle schoolers and teens nationwide, and now many millions of sports fans are outside jumping curbs, riding berms, and chugging up mountain trails. Rad Sports is a how-to sports series specially designed for beginners in each of six sports. The basics are explained so that beginners can learn good, safe habits now rather than trying to correct bad habits later. In-depth descriptions of each sport–including step-by-step photo sequences of techniques and tricks, sporting rules, and the proper safety gear to wear–make these books indispensable tools for novice middle school sports enthusiasts. The thrill of zooming down a mountain snowfield or launching off a halfpipe is a winter ritual for millions of snowboarders. This book can help get the beginner onto the slopes by teaching him or her the basics of this worldwide sport. Here the snowboarder will learn safety techniques, riding and stopping skills, and the fascinating tricks that are the trademark of the sport. |
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Snowboarding (book) $13.95 A complete guide to the fastest-growing outdoor winter sport Here is the source for readers who want to learn more about the fastest-growing outdoor winter sport Snowboarding! This book helps beginners get started and veterans get better. Snowboarding includes advice on selecting the right board and accessories, in-depth explanations of key snowboarding skills, safety tips, and detailed descriptions of 20 of the world’s best snowboarding resorts from authors who have been there. The book features clear and accurate instruction and beautiful full-color photos and illustrations throughout for demonstrating proper technique. Less-experienced riders will discover tips for waxing and storing boards and sharpening their edges, along with advice for falling safely and riding through soft snow. More advanced participants will learn how to get started in freestyle, racing, and riding on ungroomed trails. And everyone will appreciate the hints on handling crowds and finding the best snow. Snowboarders looking for places to try their skill will be pleased to read about 20 of the finest snowboarding destinations in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The descriptions of each resort include vertical drop, summit elevation, number of lifts, size of the area, resort access, where to write for information, and snowmaking capabilities. Readers will also find a complete fitness program to help them prepare for their time on the slopes, along with practical advice for coping with high altitudes. There is even a glossary of snowboard-speak to help readers master the lingo of this rapidly evolving sport. Like all the books in the Outdoor Pursuits Series, Snowboarding emphasizes safety, environmental responsibility, and most of all the fun of outdoor activity! AUDIENCE A how-to book for beginner snowboarders and a reference for experienced snowboarders CONTENTS Acknowledgments Preface Chapter 1 Going Snowboarding Chapter 2 Snowboarding Equipment Chapter 3 Snowboarding Correctly Chapter 4 Snowboarding Safely Chapter 5 The Best Places to Snowboard Chapter 6 Pursuing Snowboarding Further Appendix Snowboarding Lingo ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ever since his teens, Rob Reichenfeld has witnessed the evolution of snowboarding firsthand from the original snurfer boards of the 1970s to the high-tech carving boards of today. At resorts in Austria, Switzerland, and Canada, he gained extensive mountain |
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No-Fall Snowboarding $3.48 Gain Without PainLearning to snowboard can be easy and painless — with the right instruction. In this groundbreaking book, Danny Martin, the most sought-after snowboarding instructor today, teaches you how to snowboard in just three days — and without falling. While the American Association of Snowboard Instructors tells its members, "Your students will fall," Danny Martin shows you that there can be gain without pain: he has single-handedly revolutionized the way the sport is taught, and in No-Fall Snowboarding he reveals his techniques. Firmly grounded in physical fitness and martial arts and designed so everyone — beginners, skiers, even seasoned snowboarders–can practice at home, No-Fall Snowboarding will teach you how to:• Learn proper snowboarding techniques long before hitting the mountain• Create balance with easy, specific body movements• Find the perfect board, gear, places to board• Get over bad habits• Avoid typical twisting motions guaranteed to cause fallingFilled with dozens of stunning photographs by renowned photographer Mark Seliger, No-Fall Snowboarding is the go-to guide for people of all ages and skill levels who want to learn America’s fastest growing sport. |
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The Art of Snowboarding $14.48 "The premier guide to modern riding, from one of the sport’s best coaches." –Tim Windell, two-time World Cup co-champion In The Art of Snowboarding, USSA-certified club coach Jim Smith introduces you to the most popular tricks and stunts, including kickers (jumps) and other freestyle and half-pipe techniques, and stunts on rails and wood. He gives special emphasis to proper stance and turning techniques as the basis for more advanced moves. Time-lapse photographs demonstrate every step of every trick and technique, and dozens of additional photos show you the form of some of the country’s best riders. |
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Skiing and Snowboarding Fitness $14.48 A valuable guide to pre -season training. Proper training and conditioning are the best safeguards for an enjoyable and injury-free holiday of skiing or snowboarding. Unlike most sports, skiing and snowboarding put huge demands on both body and mind. A momentary lapse in coordination, concentration, flexibility or reflexes can lead to disastrous, even life-threatening injuries. Skiing and Snowboarding Fitness is a well-organized, comprehensive illustrated guide to a realistic and dynamic fitness program that can be specifically tailored to an individual. The book recommends specific programs to guard against the most common types of skiing-related (or snowboarding-related) dangers: Spinal injuries Shoulder injuries Knee and ligament sprains Improper nutrition and hydration. Step-by-step exercise programs treat the body as a whole, with attention on strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Many of the exercises improve timing and balance, the two essential factors so critical on the hills and mountainsides. The fitness programs can be completed in months or in weeks and will benefit skiers and boarders of all levels. Required equipment is remarkably simple, gimmick-free and commonly available. Skiing and Snowboarding Fitness is a complete workout program that will help participants perform better, avoid injuries, and have more fun when they hit the slopes. |
