Cross-Country Downhill and Other Nordic Mountain Skiing Techniques [Paperback]

Steve Barnett (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 2 pages
• Publisher: Pacific Search Pr; 3 Rev Sub edition (November 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0914718843
• ISBN-13: 978-0914718840
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #687,916 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #31 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Skiing > Cross-Country
  • #47 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Skiing > Downhill

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The original book of XC downhill techniques, December 17, 1997

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This review is from: Cross-country downhill and other Nordic mountain skiing techniques

Barnett's book was the first to describe the downhill techniques- noteably the Telemark turn- to the modern generation of XC skiers. It was written long befor ethe current crop of edged "Telemark" skis, plastic boots and heavy cable bindings, which is an advantage, as he teaches you techniques possible in light touring equipment. Indeed, some illustrations show Barnett skiing in light skis and Adidias racing boots and bindings. A valuable addition to the tourer's library. If you can find a copy, buy it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Touring Book, September 27, 2008

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This review is from: Cross-Country Downhill and Other Nordic Mountain Skiing Techniques (Paperback)

Though many techniques can be called dated, the content involving the motivations and spirit of the tour is delightful. If you love exploring on two boards in the winter then this will be an enjoyable and educational book.

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but..., August 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Cross-country downhill and other Nordic mountain skiing techniques

Cross-country downhill and other Nordic mountain skiing techniques is an bold idea for its time. Today where nordic ski racer regularly exceed 50 mph on racing skis or we have extreme telemark films, the book is dated. Good historical reference.