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The Complete Encyclopedia of SKIING . . . an almost unbelievable amount of information, very detailed, with lots of photos, graphics, sketches and maps. It reaches back to the early times right up to how to ski on shaped skis.
"NO SKIER, FROM NOVICE TO EXPERT, FROM STUDENT TO TEACHER, SHOULD BE WITHOUT THIS BOOK. Every word or expression pertaining to skiing is explained, correcting often misunderstood terms and fleshing out common ones." -- Ott Gangl, Uniontown, Ohio, PSIA Central Division
"Great book...anyone going through [instructor certification] exams should have this book!" -- Steve Wiggins, Snowmass, Colorado, PSIA Rocky Mountain Division
"Here is a book that should be required reading for anyone serious about the sport of skiing . . . . Skiing professionals and the skiing public at large will find this book hard to put down . . . . Bob has the unique skill to present the material in an insightful, entertaining and thought provoking way." -- Gary Parrish, Cincinnati, Ohio, PSIA Central Division
"I was very impressed by the clarity and depth of the explanation." -- Gary Parrish, Cincinnati, Ohio, PSIA Central Division
"It's Awesome! ... Anyone with a love of skiing will really get into this book. Bob has done a great job." -- Bill Richardson, Denver, Colorado, PSIA Rocky Mountain Division
"What a resource it is! Besides its huge informational scope, details like the quotes and humor add warmth and depth to it. The Complete Encyclopedia of Skiing will be a bedside book for me...there is simply nothing else like this out there. It really is top notch!" -- Todd Murchison, supervisor/trainer, Wolf Creek Ski School, Colorado and Jay Peak Ski School, Vermont, PSIA Eastern Division
"With his Third Edition, Bob Barnes has outdone himself again, communicating his rich knowledge of skiing mechanics, culture and history in a clear and entertaining way . . . . Bob manages to convey even the most complex details of physics, terminology and human biomechanics in a warm and exciting manner." -- Todd Murchison, supervisor/trainer, Wolf Creek Ski School, Colorado and Jay Peak Ski School, Vermont, PSIA Eastern Division
From the Back Cover
The only complete reference of its type,
The Complete Encyclopedia of Skiing provides a wealth of useful and entertaining information about contemporary, high-performance skiing and state-of-the-art teaching.
This book is an invaluable resource for ski instructors and serious skiers of every ability level. Far more than a dictionary of terms, The Complete Encyclopedia of Skiing contains in-depth discussions of modern ski technique as well as historical information, teaching methodology, learning theory, and biomechanics. Completely updated to address the latest ski technologies and teaching concepts, the Third Edition describes numerous effective drills and exercises, explains tactics for skiing various snow conditions, and includes a concise analysis of the essence of great skiing.
Beginner, intermediate, or expert, The Complete Encyclopedia of Skiing will benefit every serious skier and belongs on the bookshelf of anyone who teaches skiing for a living.
