Download or read book Carve It Snowboarding written by Jaime Winters and published by Sports Starters. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carve it Snowboarding describes how this winter sport has become as popular as skiing. Kids will love reading about the board, the basic moves, and competitions. A special section also features the top snowboarders in the sport today.
Download or read book Skiing and the Art of Carving written by Ellen Post Foster and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book about refining the technique of skiing. It shows how to carve true arcs on traditional skis and carve extreme arcs on deep sidecut skis. It aims to tone a skier's skills to the maximum, whether he is a beginner or an accomplished skier.
Download or read book Snowboarding Skills written by Cindy Kleh and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the basics of standing up and stopping to the challenges of pivoting and jumping, Snowboarding Skills covers everything you need about the sport.
Download or read book The Art of Snowboarding written by Jim Smith and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 2006-09-19 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.
Download or read book The Science of a Carve Turn written by Nel Yomtov and published by Cherry Lake. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the science behind various elements of downhill skiing, particularly the carve turn. The chapters examine case studies of famous sports moments, explain how the athletes perform these actions, and document the history of how scientists, doctors, and coaches have been working to make these sports safer. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. A timeline provides history, key developments, and advancements associated with the sport.
Download or read book Ski written by and published by . This book was released on 1994-12 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Complete Book Snowboarding written by K.C. Althen and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many outdoor recreationalists, including skateboarders, surfers, and sailboarders, are discovering this fabulous way to enjoy winter. You can, too! This book covers all aspects of snowboarding: How to get started Basic and advanced techniques Freestyle maneuvers Equipment and accessories Safety, and much, much more! It is a treasure trove of information, filled with valuable tips and loaded with instructive diagrams and photographs.
Download or read book Snowboarding written by Suzanne Murdico and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2002-12-15 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the history of snowboarding and discusses the techniques, gear, pitfalls, and competitions associated with this sport.
Download or read book Skiing and the Art of Carving written by Ellen Post Foster and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Physics of Skiing written by David A. Lind and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A fascinating look inside the complexities and enjoyment of skiing. For every skier, from the beginner to the Olympic Gold Medalist, this book provides a treasure of information." -PAUL MAJOR, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, U.S. SKI TEAM "I was delighted to learn from this interesting book more about the physics of a sport I have enjoyed for more than seventy years." -NORMAN RAMSEY, NOBEL LAUREATE IN PHYSICS, HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Download or read book Play By Play Snowboarding written by Jon Lurie and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2003-05-01 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the history, basic moves, manuevers, equipment, stunts, and competitions of snowboarding.
Download or read book Mastering Snowboarding written by Hannah Teter and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2013 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Olympic gold medalist Hannah Teter teams up with Snowboard magazine editor Tawnya Schultz in Mastering Snowboarding. Step-by-step instructions and color photo sequences depict essential techniques and tricks in park, halfpipe, and backcountry snowboarding.
Download or read book No Fall Snowboarding written by Danny Martin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gain Without Pain. Learning 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 falling Filled with dozens of stunning photographs by renowned photographer Mark Seliger, No-Fall Snowboarding is the go-to guide for people of all ages and skill levels who want to learn America's fastest growing sport.
Download or read book Go Snowboard written by Neil McNab and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2006 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fast track to great snowboarding Read it, watch it, do it with this innovative book and 30-minute DVD for anyone itching to get up off the sofa and go! Clear step-by-step coaching and inspirational photography in the book will get you started or improve your skills. Then, master techniques with your own virtual coach - from the goofy foot to the heelside turn, the 30-minute DVD uses 360 degree live-action freeze-frame graphics and slow-motion sequences guaranteed to get you freeriding in no time.
Download or read book Snowboarding written by Effin Older and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide for those wishing to learn to snowboard including tips on choosing equipment, getting started, basic skills, tricks, racing, tuning the board, and resources for more information.
Download or read book Carving written by Johannes Roschinsky and published by Meyer & Meyer Verlag. This book was released on 2004 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the basics of carving - ranging from the first steps on the flat up to parallel skiing, having fun and carving in deep powder snow. The book offers tips for buying the carving ski and necessary equipment, as well as information on preparing oneself physically.
Download or read book Rhinos Who Snowboard written by Julie Mammano and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2004-10-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summer is over and our rhino friends have hung up their surfboards, grabbed their snowboards, and taken to the slopes. colorful watercolors from Julie Mammano capture an epic day of snowboarding for these totally aggro rhinos. They catch air, take insane gaps and charge the steeps until it's time to head home and chill in the cabin, dreaming of their next ride. Snowboarders and those who dream of boarding will love these adorably extreme rhinos and a glossary of snowboarding speak is included to boost anyone's boarding know-how.
