| Snowboarding: Learning to Ride from All-Mountain to Park and Pipe Contributor(s): Gallagher, Liam (Author) |
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ISBN: 1594852650 ISBN-13: 9781594852657 Publisher: Mountaineers Books OUR PRICE: $19.76 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Winter Sports |
| Dewey: 796.939 |
| LCCN: 2009019828 |
| Series: Mountaineers Outdoor Expert |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 6.8" W x 8.52" (0.80 lbs) 202 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: * Tips on the latest gear and developments in the snowboarding industry * A useful manual for those serious about improving their technical snowboarding skills on the mountain * Clear, authoritative approach to learning the techniques of the sport With millions flocking to the sport each year, snowboarding has become one of the of most popular winter pastimes. Written for the beginning to intermediate practitioner, Snowboarding focuses on the techniques of the sport, from park and pipe riding to boardslides and tail presses. Liam Gallagher details everything from the basics of understanding snow conditions and park responsibility to the fundamentals of riding, with a complete explanation of jumps and rails. Featuring a history of snowboarding, a breakdown of choosing and caring for your snowboard gear, and testimonials from professional riders, this is the comprehensive guide to get you out on the mountain. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gallagher, Liam: - LIAM GALLAGHER is an associate editor at Transworld Snowboarding. His photographs and writing have also appeared in Snowboarder magazine, Frequency, and The Snowboarder's Journal. He has been snowboarding for 15 years and lives in Oceanside, California. |