Synopses & Reviews
Gain Without Pain. Learning to snowboard can be easy and painlessand#8212;with the right instruction.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;In this groundbreaking book, Danny Martin, the most sought-after snowboarding instructor today, teaches you how to snowboard in just three daysand#8212;and without falling. While the American Association of Snowboard Instructors tells its members, and#8220;Your students will fall,and#8221; Danny Martin shows you that there can be gain without pain: he has single-handedly revolutionized the way the sport is taught, and in andlt;iandgt;No-Fall Snowboardingandlt;/iandgt; he reveals his techniques.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Firmly grounded in physical fitness and martial arts and designed so everyoneand#8212;beginners, skiers, even seasoned snowboardersand#8212;can practice at home, andlt;iandgt;No-Fall Snowboardingandlt;/iandgt; will teach you how to:andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;-Learn proper snowboarding techniques long before hitting the mountainandlt;BRandgt; -Create balance with easy, specific body movementsandlt;BRandgt; -Find the perfect board, gear, places to boardandlt;BRandgt; -Get over bad habitsandlt;BRandgt; -Avoid typical twisting motions guaranteed to cause fallingandlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Filled with dozens of stunning photographs by renowned photographer Mark Seliger, andlt;iandgt;No-Fall Snowboardingandlt;/iandgt; is the go-to guide for people of all ages and skill levels who want to learn America's fastest growing sport.
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"Danny Martin...is a sought-after snowboarding guru."andlt;BRandgt; -- andlt;Iandgt;The New York Timesandlt;/Iandgt;
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"Danny Martin [is] snowboarding's secret weapon."andlt;BRandgt; -- andlt;Iandgt;Elleandlt;/Iandgt;
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"The title of this book manifests boldness! It starts out with a challenge. Then it clearly sets forth a step-by-step process for winning that challenge and boarding without falling."andlt;BRandgt; -- -"Banana" George Blair
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"With andlt;Iandgt;No-Fall Snowboarding.andlt;/Iandgt; Danny Martin debunks the myth that learning to snowboard is an inherently painful process. This holistic and balanced approach will delight readers and riders of any level."andlt;BRandgt; -- Kurt Hoy, editor-in-chief, andlt;Iandgt;Transworld Snowboardingandlt;/Iandgt;
Synopsis
World-renowned snowboarding instructor Danny Martin reveals is unique techniques--grounded in martial arts--for snowboarding without falling. No Fall Snowboarding is the first book to share a radical new technique that teaches anyone of any age or level how to ride without falling. Danny Martin's method prevents the bruises and broken wrists and ankles that too often accompany learning the sport. Martin explains his unique methods for riding with precision, control, and strength without falling--and describes how his way differs from the old way of teaching snowboarding. Martin's book explains how to snowboard--from basics to mastery--in a clear, fun to read text, instruction buoyed by dozens of stunning photographs and detailed illustrations.World-renowned snowboarding instructor Danny Martin reveals his revolutionary technique for snowboarding without falling. Filled with dozens of photographs and expert tips, it's designed so readers can start practicing at home.
Synopsis
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.
About the Author
andlt;Bandgt;Danny Martinandlt;/Bandgt; is a certified snowboarding instructor with a celebrity and international clientele, based in Colorado's famed Vail Valley. His no-fall technique is revolutionary.andlt;Bandgt;Matt Diehl'sandlt;/Bandgt; writing has appeared in andlt;Iandgt;Rolling Stone, GQ, The Washington Post, The New York Times,andlt;/Iandgt; and andlt;Iandgt;Interview.andlt;/Iandgt; He lives in Los Angeles, California.andlt;Bandgt;Mark Seligerandlt;/Bandgt; served as chief photographer for andlt;Iandgt;Rolling Stone,andlt;/Iandgt; for which he has shot more than eighty covers. A contributor to andlt;Iandgt;GQandlt;/Iandgt; and andlt;Iandgt;Vanity Fair,andlt;/Iandgt; his work is collected in several monographs including andlt;Iandgt;Physiognomyandlt;/Iandgt; and andlt;Iandgt;Voices from the Holocaust.andlt;/Iandgt; He lives in New York City.