Download or read book Skateboard Vert written by Thomas Streissguth and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vert skateboarders cruise up and down ramps, launching into the air to perform dangerous tricks. Students will learn about the equipment, skill, and determination required to become a competitive vert skater.
Download or read book Skateboarding Vert written by Patrick G. Cain and published by Lerner Publications ™. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that pro vert skateboarders speed up half-pipe ramps to catch incredible air? They do awesome tricks such as backside kick turns, grabs, and airwalks. Some vert skaters do eye-popping aerial spins, rotating one, two, even three times while airborne!
Download or read book Vert Skateboarding written by Chris Bowman and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Short for vertical, vert skateboarding is all about the risk of flight on a board. Skateboarders fly off the edges of an enormous halfpipe and perform tricks in midair. In this book featuring dedicated and creative athletes, struggling readers will see that hard work pays off and that reading can be fun!
Download or read book Skateboarding Vert written by Connie Colwell Miller and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2008 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the "extreme" sport of skateboarding and introduces readers to some of the most accomplished skateboarders.
Download or read book Vert Skating written by Jeff Savage and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2005 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes vert skating, a sport in which skateboarders do tricks on halfpipe ramps.
Download or read book Skateboarding written by Becky Beal and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-01-09 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From skateboarding's distant origins in the 1940s to the heyday of the Z-Boys to Tony Hawk's lifelong and lucrative career as a professional skateboarding icon, this book showcases what skateboarding was in the past and what it's now evolved into. In the last half century, skateboarding has evolved from a simple, idyllic child's pastime that originated in southern California to becoming a worldwide youth culture phenomenon. This now-mainstream action sport has spawned a multi-billion-dollar commercial market for skateboarding equipment, skateboard-related media and entertainment, as well as skate-inspired softgoods like clothing, shoes, and accessories; and it is likely to soon become an Olympic sport. Skateboarding: The Ultimate Guide is brimming with fascinating history and engaging stories from skateboarding's 60-odd year existence and evolution. Covering the action sport's origins, myriad breakthrough developments, pioneering heroes, both "street style" and "vert" or ramp skating, unique popular culture, and likely future, this book will delight anyone with an interest in this individualistic and compelling athletic pursuit.
Download or read book Skateboarding Today and Tomorrow written by Heather Hasan and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2009-01-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book profiles all aspects of skateboarding today and in the future such as skaters, equipment, competitions, and latest tricks.
Download or read book Skateboard written by Constance Loizos and published by National Geographic Children's Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your guide to street, vert, downhill, and more.
Download or read book Skateboarding written by Lizabeth Craig and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2014-07-23 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charts, diagrams, and other graphics help explain the science behind this thrilling sport. Readers won't even notice that they're learning valuable science concepts. The physics, biomechanics, and psychology aspects of the sport are all richly detailed. Readers will learn about training and injuries as well.
Download or read book Skateboarding written by K. C. Kelley and published by Gareth Stevens. This book was released on 2004 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the development of the sport of skateboarding and some of the skills, techniques, and personalities involved.
Download or read book The Evolution Of Skateboarding written by Nicky Huys and published by Nicky Huys Books. This book was released on with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Evolution Of Skateboarding" provides a comprehensive exploration of the evolution and cultural impact of skateboarding. From its humble origins in 1950s California to its global phenomenon status today, this book delves into the sport's rich history, its influence on urban culture, and the creativity of skateboard design. Through captivating narratives and captivating imagery, readers will gain insight into the rebellious spirit, innovation, and community that define skateboarding. Whether a seasoned skateboarder or a history enthusiast, this book offers a compelling journey through the exhilarating world of skateboarding.
Download or read book Extreme Skateboarding written by Steven Otfinoski and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get your readers to get active with this colorful, revved up introduction to skateboarding. They'll explore the history of this action sport, as well as what it takes to get started, and how to perform simple tricks. Heroes of the sport are also highlighted.
Download or read book SPIN written by and published by . This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the concert stage to the dressing room, from the recording studio to the digital realm, SPIN surveys the modern musical landscape and the culture around it with authoritative reporting, provocative interviews, and a discerning critical ear. With dynamic photography, bold graphic design, and informed irreverence, the pages of SPIN pulsate with the energy of today's most innovative sounds. Whether covering what's new or what's next, SPIN is your monthly VIP pass to all that rocks.
Download or read book Shaun White written by John A. Torres and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether he's flying up a half-pipe on his skateboard or whizzing through the air on a gold-medal snowboard run, Shaun White is one of the most exciting athletes in the world. In a competition, or making a public appearance, White's bright-red hair makes him hard to miss. Author John Albert Torres explains that there is more to White than his stunts and fame, such as his work with St. Jude's Children's Hospital and his goal to encourage kids to make healthier choices.
Download or read book Skateboarding written by Evan Goodfellow and published by Tracks Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instructional guide to learning skateboarding tricks on ramps. Explores 35 tricks in sequential photographs with captions. Also discusses the history of ramp skateboarding and includes biographies of influential riders.
Download or read book Mastering Skateboarding written by Per Welinder and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2011-11-22 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever watched pro skaters and wished you knew how they were able to pull off the tricks that you see? If so, then MasteringSkateboarding is the resource for you! Two-time world champion skateboarder Per Welinder teams up with longtime skateboard advocate Peter Whitley to bring you the techniques and tricks used by the pros. But the information doesn’t stop there. Welinder and Whitley also provide in-depth coverage of skateboarding equipment, including how to select the components that work best for you and how to build and tune a board that fits your individual riding style. Packed with 88 tricks, this full-color guide is the only resource you’ll ever need to pull off the moves you’ve dreamed of performing. Whether you ride street or vert, competitive or recreational, Mastering Skateboarding has you covered. Add this one-of-a-kind resource to your collection and you’ll soon be ready to put your new skills on display!
Download or read book The Skateboard written by Ben Marcus and published by Mvp Books. This book was released on 2011-06-06 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the simple skateboard is part thriller, part underground, underdog success tale. Its chock-full of innovations, far-out graphic artistry, and ever-more-incredible hot-dogging feats. And the storys told in this book with contributions from the stars themselvesTony Hawk, Stacey Peralta, Jeff Ho, the Dogtown Z-Boys, and more. Beautifully illustrated with historical posters, ads, and memorabilia along with new action photography, studio skateboard shots, and unique portraits of the stars, this is a fitting tribute to an American classic.
