Kitesurfing in the Waves - The Complete Guide by Kristin Boese

Kitesurfing in the Waves - The Complete Guide by Kristin Boese

Let eight-time world champion kitesurfer Kristin Boese and Christian Spreckels take you to the next level and into the thrill of the waves. Hundreds of dramatic step-by-step action photographs take you into the surf and introduce basic tricks like the cut back and olly, before you move on to more advanced tricks like riding a barrel. Each trick is not only shown with breathtaking photography, but with the added bonus of expert advice on learning each manoeuvre. Kitesurfing in the Waves includes: * Wind and waves * Choice of location * Safety * Tips on training * Starting and riding * Turning manoeuvres * Basics for kiting in the waves * Surfing basics * Wave manoeuvres/tricks for advanced kiters Kristin and Christian explain the equipment, how to stay safe on the water, weather patterns and wave creation before introducing you to extreme tricks. Take your kitesurfing into the surf and experience bigger waves, longer rides and more impressive tricks.

Kristin Boese is kitesurfing's eight-time world champion, taking the freestyle, wave, slider, and race and boardercross titles in the last four years. Originally from Germany, Kristin now competes on the PKRA and KPWT world tours, following the wind and the waves in Australia, Fiji, Hawaii, Brazil, USA and Europe. Christian Spreckels is a sports scientist, fitness trainer and has been surfing for 23 years. He took up kitesurfing eight years ago.

SKU	Non disponible
ISBN 13	9780470746783
ISBN 10	0470746785
Titre	Kitesurfing in the Waves - The Complete Guide
Auteur	Kristin Boese
État	Non disponible
Type de reliure	Paperback
Éditeur	Fernhurst Books Limited
Année de publication	2009-08-14
Nombre de pages	144
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