Basic Essentials Snowboarding, 2nd Edition (Basic Essentials) [Paperback]

John McMullen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1999 | Series: Basic Essentials Series

An information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran. Distills years of knowledge in an affordable and portable book.

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From the Back Cover

For a generation the Basic Essentials series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Essentials books tell you what you need to know. Discover how to choose the right equipment for your riding style, dress for riding comfort in all weather, keep your snowboard in top condition, make your first turns, ride the lift, and choose your line and safely snowboard in the backcountry. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2', 80 pages, illustrations, black and white photos)

About the Author

John McMullen is an author and illustrator residing in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He has worked on other Basic Essentials titles as illustrator for The Basic Essentials of Rock Climbing, The Basic Essentials of Mountain Biking, and the Beyond the Basics title, Climbing Big Walls. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 2nd edition (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076270523X
• ISBN-13: 978-0762705238
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,132,995 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars On the edge, maybe - on the nose, definitely!, August 21, 2000

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Dr G W Blair-West (Brisbane, Qld Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Basic Essentials Snowboarding, 2nd Edition (Basic Essentials) (Paperback)

I bought three books on boarding and this one was so bad its only use was as joke material. I entertained my wife with its examples of really bad writing - take for example the section on 'Timing' - "one of the most elusive skills to learn" says McMullen - well folks he's going to keep it that way by only spending 4 lines on the subject - and Hey I've already let one of them out of the bag! Nor will 'Timing' make it into the index (keep it mysterious I say!). Tell me how an author thinks it makes sense to have 7 pages on stretching with photos (yes I know it's important but really ...) and two paragraphs on dealing with 'Ice, Crud and Slush'! Our favourite though was, "A good way to improve your timing is to follow riders who ride well. Study their technique and position, not their style [HUH! He's lost me but now it gets incredulous] Ask them to go slow so you can observe closely." Well folks aren't you better off for reading that! Oh, by the way you just read the other 3 lines on dealing with timing. The most critical part of boarding - turning - gets two paragraphs ... well at least you'll be well stretched. See the 'Competitive Snowboarding' chapter for a real hoot - a page intro followed by an interview with somebody who's done one too many head plants and that's it! This book is not basic, it is the level before that, you know, learning to read, write ... My advice? You'd do just as well asking boarders on the slope to slow down so you can watch (their technique but not their style) and save your $$... unless all you're really looking for is a good laugh.

0 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Begginers, March 26, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Basic Essentials Snowboarding, 2nd Edition (Basic Essentials) (Paperback)

This Book is excellent, It also gives you the beggings of the snowboard and it is good for beginners. With good pictures and layout i would recommend this to others.. )