Books, Sports, Winter Sports, Snowboarding

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Neil McNab
Go Snowboard: Read It, Watch It, Do It (GO SERIES)
by DK ADULT (Paperback)

For everyone ready to take on a new sport, to engage in competition, and to carve out a new physique, the Go Series is a coach, rulebook, and starter kit-all rolled up into one fast-paced an innovative package. These step-by-step book-and-DVD packages give readers all the knowledge, instruction, advice, and encouragement they need to get up and go!

Cindy Kleh
Snowboarding Skills: The Back-To-Basics Essentials for All Levels
by Firefly Books (Paperback)

With its breakneck speed, upstart attitude and stunning locales, snowboarding is the definitive sport for those who thrive on adrenaline rushes and winter activities. No longer the exclusive province of renegade hot-doggers, huckers and shredders, snowboarding earned its own venue for the 1998 Nagano Olympics and was very popular at the Salt Lake City Olympics 2002. Today people of all ages are participating in this sport of athletic prowess and extreme spirit. The number of snowboarders is exploding and will likely exceed downhill skiers. Whether you are a novice, an experienced snowboarder, Snowboarding Skills will help you improve your technique on the hills. Features include: - Pointers from the top pros - Action photo sequences with diagrams to explain technique - Step-by-step lessons to improve your skill - Safety and equipment tips From the basics of standing up and stopping to the challenges of pivoting and jumping, Snowboarding Skills covers everything you need ...

Jim Smith
The Art of Snowboarding
by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press (Paperback)

"The premier guide to modern riding, from one of the sport’s best coaches." --Tim Windell, two-time World Cup co-champion In The Art of Snowboarding, USSA-certified club coach Jim Smith introduces you to the most popular tricks and stunts, including kickers (jumps) and other freestyle and half-pipe techniques, and stunts on rails and wood. He gives special emphasis to proper stance and turning techniques as the basis for more advanced moves. Time-lapse photographs demonstrate every step of every trick and technique, and dozens of additional photos show you the form of some of the country’s best riders.

Kevin Ryan
The Illustrated Guide To Snowboarding
by McGraw-Hill (Paperback)

"As a PSIA examiner I have worked with Kevin on and off the snow for several years. His creativity and knowledge of what works comes through clearly in The Illustrated Guide to Snowboarding. I'd recommend it as a reference to the professional instructor, as well as a how-to for the avid snowboarder and those who wish to be." -- J. Randy Price Member of the PSIA-AASI national demonstration team "As a professional athlete and instructor, working with Kevin and reading his book helped my riding immensely. One of Kevin's principles is straightforward and perfectly applicable for snowboarding, climbing or just about any sport--your mind leads and your body follows. It works!" -- Robyn Ebersfield 4-time World Cup rock climbing champion "Never in my thirty-three years of pioneering, shaping and defining the sport of snowboarding was there ever access to material explaining the technical aspects of riding in such an easy to understand manner. . . . This 'encyclopedia' of snowboarding ...

Danny Martin
No-Fall Snowboarding: 7 Easy Steps to Safe and Fun Boarding
by Fireside (Paperback)

Gain Without PainLearning to snowboard can be easy and painless -- with the right instruction. In this groundbreaking book, Danny Martin, the most sought-after snowboarding instructor today, teaches you how to snowboard in just three days -- and without falling. While the American Association of Snowboard Instructors tells its members, "Your students will fall," Danny Martin shows you that there can be gain without pain: he has single-handedly revolutionized the way the sport is taught, and in No-Fall Snowboarding he reveals his techniques. Firmly grounded in physical fitness and martial arts and designed so everyone -- beginners, skiers, even seasoned snowboarders--can practice at home, No-Fall Snowboarding will teach you how to:• Learn proper snowboarding techniques long before hitting the mountain• Create balance with easy, specific body movements• Find the perfect board, gear, places to board• Get over bad habits• Avoid typical twisting motions guaranteed to cause ...

S & A Publishing
Snowboarding 2009 Calendar
by TNT Media Group (FL) (Calendar)

bCreative
Freeride: Snowboarding 2009 Wall Calendar (Calendar)
by Sellers Publishing Inc (Calendar)

Snowboarding isn't simply a way to get down the mountain, it's a way of life. Freeride offers a month-by-month glimpse of what enthusiasts live for - carving up fresh powder, dropping in from the treeline, landing the latest trick. The awe-inspiring photos and phrases will remind you of your last run and inspire your next!

BrownTrout Publishers Inc
Snowboarding 2009 Square Wall Calendar (Multilingual Edition)
by BrownTrout Publishers Inc (Calendar)

Charlie Leocha
Leocha's Ski Snowboard America 2009: Top Winter Resorts in USA and Canada (Ski Snowboard America and Canada)
by World Leisure Corporation (Paperback)

eocha's Ski Snowboard America (20th Edition) is a complete guidebook that provides the information to make reservations and plans. The writers let skiers know whether the resort is a cluster of condominiums clinging to a steep slope or a traditional mountain village exuding old-world atmosphere and whether they should pack a sequined gown or simply bluejeans for the nightlife. It includes expanded up-to-date coverage of more than 100 resorts in the U.S., Canada and South America.

Paul Richins Jr.
50 Classic Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Summits in California: Mount Shasta to Mount Whitney
by Mountaineers Books (Paperback)

50 Classic Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Summits in California offers some of the finest ski and snowboard descents in California, ranging over a 550-mile span from the Cascade Range in the north to the Sierra Nevada in the south. Grouped into nine geographical regions, these summits represent the best of the best-from well-known destinations to more remote areas to a sampling of the highest peaks. Historical anecdotes about each region round out the guide for an entertaining and informative read. Trips range from a half day to seven days, and while all can be completed on either snowboard or skis, the author makes specific recommendations for the best snowboard descents. Each trip description includes a complete narrative of the ascent and descent plus information on trip highlights, trip duration, level of difficulty, mileage, elevation gain, and access. The appendix includes a list of California's highest peaks. This is the most complete information available in one ...

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