Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Snowboarding is a very young sport but it grows more popular and respected every year. Fast and exciting, this winter activity requires practice and proper technique - and here's the book to help you along the way Snowboarding in Action gives beginners all the tips they'll need to hit the slopes. Full-color photographs and illustrations explain: - do's and don't's of the slopes - what to look for in snowboarding equipment and hill conditions - the basics of turning, slowing, and stopping - riding a chairlift - competitive snowboarding
Table of Contents
What is snowboarding? -- The essentials -- Understanding the hill -- Warming up -- Board meeting -- Moving along -- Stop and go -- Turning -- Getting a lift -- Powder and ice -- Moguls -- Freestyle -- Half-pipes -- Racing.