| The Complete In-Line Skater: Basic and Advanced Techniques, Exercises, and Equipment Tips for Fitness and Recreation Revised and Edition Contributor(s): Rappelfeld, Joel (Author), Skelly, Kathleen M. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0312152671 ISBN-13: 9780312152673 Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 1996 Annotation: The Complete In-Line Skater is the perfect skater's companion. Written by an experienced teacher, this book tells you everything you need to know about equipment, basic and advanced skating techniques, safety, and improving fitness. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Roller & In-line Skating |
| Dewey: 796.21 |
| LCCN: 91406931 |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 5.48" W x 8.84" (0.52 lbs) 180 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Learn America's Hottest New Sport--And Have Fun Doing It!! In-line skating is fun and easy to learn. It's also a great low-impact way to get your heart and legs in shape.The Complete In-Line Skater is the perfect skater's companion. Written by an experienced teacher, this book tells you everything you need to know about equipment, basic and advanced skating techniques, safety and improving fitness. Over 100 professional line drawings help illustrate the text, which includes chapters on: Equipment: The most popular models and how to select and care for the right skates for you Basic striding, turning and stopping techniques Advanced techniques to master the sport--even cross train for skiing or hockey! Maneuvers to handle curbs, potholes, and other obstacles A skater's workout to build stamina and strength Pains and strains: how to avoid them List of skating terms, organizations and publications |
Contributor Bio(s): Rappelfeld, Joel: - Joel Rappelfeld has over fifteen years of skating experience. He lives in New York City, where he instructs skaters of all skill levels and ages. He is the founder of Kids on Wheels and Roll America, troupes that demonstrate skating throughout the country.Skelly, Kathleen M.: - Kathleen M. Skelly illustrated The Complete In-Line Skater from St. Martin's Press. |