Download or read book Cool Snowboarders written by Michael Sandler and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the sport of rally snowboarding, including some of the different elements that compose it, the events that are held, and several of the top racers.
Download or read book Sick written by Susanna Howe and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 1998-01-15 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Susanna Howe traces the development of snowboarding from its roots beginning with those snow-revolutionaries that got the sport off the ground, right through the very best in the world today. It is the skill and expertise of those around the world who are the finest in the sport that got snowboarding its proper recognition and respect necessary for its inclusion as a full medal sport in Nagano. Ms. Howe also examines the fashion trends the sport has created, along with the various styles of snowboarding necessary, depending on the geographical location you're in throughout the U.S. This is the ideal, most complete examination of this sport for those already participating, those getting ready to take the plung, and for those who are curious now and will be hooked once they see snowboarding at the Winter Olympics Games.
Download or read book Snowboarding written by Holly Thorpe and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-01-06 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive look at the snowboarding phenomenon, including its history; techniques and equipment; biographies of the sport's pioneers, athletes, and heroes; key sites and events; and future directions. While snowboarding didn't become a commercial success until the early 1980s, the roots of the modern snowboard go back to at least 1964, when Sherman Poppen invented the "Snurfer" by bolting two skis together and adding a rope for stability. Today snowboarding is one of the most prominent and appealing youth sports. Want proof? Professional snowboarder and two-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White was the highest paid athlete entering the 2010 Winter Olympics with an estimated annual salary of $10 million. The book is a highly accessible and extensive overview of snowboarding, providing an introduction to the sport and lifestyle of snowboarding; a historical timeline of the rapid growth of snowboarding; techniques and equipment used; and a discussion of key places and events, such as Alaska, Winter X Games, and the Winter Olympics.
Download or read book Snowboarding written by Seth Kingston and published by 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc'. This book was released on 2021-12-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snowboarding is a high-energy, exciting sport for all ages. Readers will learn how they can start to snowboard, where they can find snowboarding runs, and what they should wear in the elements. They’ll love learning about cool snowboarding tricks and maneuvers, as well as the pro snowboarders who can pull them off. The thrill of this winter sport is captured in engaging text and breathtaking photographs from the slopes. This book is sure to capture readers’ interest and encourage them to take part in this fast and fun wilderness adventure!
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 The Snowboarder s Total Guide to Life written by Bill Kerig and published by Villard Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snowboarding is hot and snowboarders are even hotter. Now an expert snowboarder/journalist gives readers the inside dope on the craze that's sweeping the nation. From the secret knock to the secret talk and the "cool-daddy" handshake, Bill Kerig deciphers the snowboarders' argot and gives readers "the skinny on how to be phat". Illustrations.
Download or read book 100 of the Top Snowboarders of All Time written by Alex Trost and published by A&V. This book was released on 2014-06-13 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for a journey that will take you through this amazing obok, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether you are looking at this book for curiosity, choices, options, or just for fun; this book fits any criteria. Writing this book did not happen quickly. It is thorough look at accuracy and foundation before the book was even started. This book was created to inform, entertain and maybe even test your knowledge. By the time you finish reading this book you will want to share it with others.
Download or read book Big Air Skateboarding written by Thomas K. Adamson and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heights do not rank high on the list of fears for these athletes. Big air skateboarding has its competitors soaring over 8 stories high and at speeds of up to 55 miles per hour. Skate through this awesome title for young readers.
Download or read book Snowboarding written by Jim Fitzpatrick and published by Cherry Lake. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you like speeding down snowy slopes or doing jumps and other tricks, snowboarding may be the sport for you. Look inside to find out more about this fast-growing sport and how it can help you stay healthy for life.
Download or read book Friction and Gravity written by Marcus Figorito and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This cool new book will introduce readers to the thrilling career of international soccer star Freddy Adu. Exciting photographs put the reader right in the middle of the action!
Download or read book Kevin Jones written by Anna Weinstein and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2004-12-15 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles Kevin Jones, a California native and a snowboarding champion, focusing on his childhood, technique, and daily life.
Download or read book Snowboarding written by Paul Mason and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book tells all about snowboarding from some history to basic and advanced skills.
Download or read book Pretty Good for a Girl written by Tina Basich and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-05-24 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Tina Basich grabbed her rented snowboard and headed to the mountains in Lake Tahoe, snowboarding wasn't even considered a sport . . . yet. It was the beginning, and could have easily gone the way of many other sports and become dominated by male-driven competition. But not with Tina on the scene . . . Comments like "You're pretty good . . . for a girl" only pushed her harder to be the best and to prove she was more than just a token player on the slopes. Representing for women everywhere, she became a snowboarding all-star, started her own signature board and clothing lines for women, founded Boarding for Breast Cancer, and followed her heart, which led her on the adventure of a lifetime. This is her story.
Download or read book Snowboard Cross written by Darice Bailer and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that snowboard cross athletes can race almost 60 miles (97 kilometers) per hour while navigating extremely steep slopes? They swerve around sharp turns at high speeds and fly through the air over jumps. Some of the fastest snowboarders compete in races all over the world. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to snowboard cross. You'll discover: ? How racers stay ahead of the competition on steep slopes. ? How athletes stay safe on sharp turns and high jumps. ? Who the most famous athletes in snowboard cross are and how they got started. ? Where you can practice and find the biggest, most dangerous competitions. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!
Download or read book The Illustrated Guide To Snowboarding written by and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 1998 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on one of the most rapidly growing sports in this country, "The Illustrated Guide to Snowboarding" is geared toward anyone seriously interested in learning to ride and enjoy a snowboard. Illustrations.
Download or read book Snowboarding written by Chris Hayhurst and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 1999-12-15 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the sport of snowboarding, with advice for beginners on equipment, techniques, competition, and safety.
Download or read book Snowboard written by Joseph Gustaitis and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the popular olympic sport, snowboarding, the olympic snowboarding events, and a look at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.
