| The Complete Guide to Cross-Country Ski Preparation Contributor(s): Brown, Nat (Author) |
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ISBN: 0898866006 ISBN-13: 9780898866001 Publisher: Mountaineers Books OUR PRICE: $16.11 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 1999 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Nat Brown guides skiers through all the techniques needed to produce fast skis. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Skiing |
| Dewey: 796.932 |
| LCCN: 99006249 |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 5.32" W x 8.3" (0.46 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: * Covers mechanics, techniques and tools, repairs, and more If you ski competitively, good ski preparation can win the race. If you ski for recreation, proper ski preparation will enhance your enjoyment. Here is the complete, hands-on guide to the tools and techniques necessary to ready skis for optimal performance. Emphasizing simplicity and practicality, Nat Brown guides skiers through all the techniques-basic to advanced-needed to produce fast skis. He covers the basic mechanics of skis and wax; all the factors that can affect a ski's speed and how to minimize or eliminate them; and advanced topics such as testing and repairs. Written by an expert ski and wax technician, this book is based on more than 30 years of field experience. |