The Complete Guide to Surfing
The Complete Guide to Surfing
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This is a fully illustrated and full colour how-to guide, with over 150 instructional action photographs. It covers the basics of surfing, A-Z, to get you started and on to your first waves. Chapters on boogie boards and body surfing are included.
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The Complete Guide to Surfing by Peter Dixon
The Sport of Kings, developed in Polynesia and refined in the paradise of the Hawaiian Islands, is now global, with surfers challenging the waves from Australia to Atlantic City, from Hawaii to Peru, and from South Africa to Malibu. There's nothing like being alone on a board, charging across a wave face, to free oneself from the cares of the workaday world. And there's no other sport that requires so little gear to participate, and yet gives so much in terms of excitement, challenge, and satisfaction. With its comprehensive text and brilliant full-colour photography, The Complete Guide To Surfing clearly and vividly explains the world of surfing. Here is everything you need to paddle out and join in. Veteran surfing writer and California surfing pioneer Peter Dixon takes you step by step through basics such as choosing the right board, reading waves, and paddling out. From there you will learn how to take your first ride and gain experience as an intermediate and advanced surfer. You'll also learn about the subtleties of board design, etiquette on the waves, safety manoeuvres, how to deal with wipe-outs, and moves to improve your power and grace. The Complete Guide To Surfing is d
Peter Dixon has surfed for more than five decades and is recognized around the world as one of the foremost authorities, as well as one of the best instructors, of the sport. He has surfed both coasts of the United States, in Mexico, El Salvador, Hawaii, Fiji, Portugal, and Puerto Rico.
| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9781592282920 |
| ISBN 10 | 159228292X |
| Titre | The Complete Guide to Surfing |
| Auteur | Peter Dixon |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Paperback |
| Éditeur | Rowman & Littlefield |
| Année de publication | 2004-04-01 |
| Nombre de pages | 208 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
| Note | Non disponible |