Skateboarder's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Skateboarding Contributor(s): Werner, Doug (Author), Badillo, Steve (Author) |
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ISBN: 1884654347 ISBN-13: 9781884654343 Publisher: Tracks Publishing OUR PRICE: $12.56 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2009 Annotation: Providing updated and revised chapters on safety, equipment, and basic skills, this instructional guide discusses the fundamentals of skateboarding. Presented in a helpful question and answer format, beginner's will find information on buying a first board, where to plant one's feet, how to stay safe while learning new stunts, and the history of this exciting sport. From ollies to kickturns, detailed techniques are presented on the 15 tricks every skater should know. Honest and humorous interviews with skating professionals are included, along with an invaluable list of resources--including books, camps, museums, skate parks, shops, websites, and magazines. With more than 500 new images, step-by-step instructions and photographs illustrate the foolproof methods to turn skateboarding novices into experts. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Skateboarding |
Dewey: 796.22 |
LCCN: 2009929203 |
Series: Start-Up Sports |
Physical Information: 0.36" H x 5.52" W x 8.5" (0.46 lbs) 192 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Providing updated and revised chapters on safety, equipment, and basic skills, this instructional guide discusses the fundamentals of skateboarding. Presented in a helpful question and answer format, beginners will find information on buying a first board, where to plant one's feet, how to stay safe while learning new stunts, and the history of this exciting sport. From ollies to kickturns, detailed techniques are presented on the 15 tricks every skater should know. Honest and humorous interviews with skating professionals are included, along with an invaluable list of resources--including books, camps, museums, skate parks, shops, websites, and magazines. With more than 500 new images, step-by-step instructions and photographs illustrate the foolproof methods to turn skateboarding novices into experts. |