Guide to Adventure Sports - UK by Emma Drew
Guide to Adventure Sports: UK is the definitive handbook for anyone seeking action-packed adventure in the UK. It provides everything you need to know about over 40 adventure sports - from Abseiling to Zorbing. Divided into three sections - air, land and water - each sport has the following information: an overview of the sport; how to get involved; the equipment that you need; how much the sport will cost; national associations and bodies, etc; world records; companies and clubs (by geographic region) and a unique ratings system, including 'thrill factor' and 'buzz for your buck'. The 'thrill factor' has been developed by the authors to create a ranking system to determine how much of an adrenaline kick we get for a first-time experience of each sport. Calculated from both the increased percentage in heart rate when doing the sport for the first time, and the cost of a 'taster day' or beginners session for each sport, the authors came up with their unique 'buzz for your buck' ranking. This book is ideal for dedicated enthusiasts, people looking to try an adventure sport for the first time and anyone who wants inspiration to try something new when they have a spare weekend.
'Packed with practical information for aspiring and committed adrenaline junkies' Health & Fitness magazine (June 2007) 'does exactly what it says on the cover and tells you what's on, where's good and all the basic information you need to get started in pretty much every adventure or extreme sport you can imagine...browsing through the pages of air land and water sports, you'll be amazed at the choices on offer these days.' Women's Fitness (January 08)
Emma Drew and Irvine Conner and the founders of 'Ride of My Life' - an umbrella brand for the adventure sports market which offers products, services and advice on all adventure sports. They are dedicated adventure sports enthusiasts and have worked in the publishing industry for a number of years.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780713681499 |
| ISBN 10 | 0713681497 |
| Title | Guide to Adventure Sports - UK |
| Author | Emma Drew |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2007-05-31 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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