Learn to Surf for Beginners [Paperback]

Academy of Surfing Instructors (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2007

Are you learning to surf at the beginner level? Do you want to be up and surfing in no time?

Some inside information and tips is all you need to getting you ripping. The manual has lots of full color images to show you the right and wrong way, surf safety, rips, waves and your surfing equipment so that you have the full picture and can learn to surf safely.

You get the information that no other learn to surf books have. This manual is essential reading before you hit the waves. Don't waste time in the water learning by trial and error.

Learn:
the ideal surf location
6 easy ways to get through the waves
correct paddling technique
if you are a natural or goofy footer
5 steps to standing up - riding and catching waves with ease
how to turn a surfboard
surfing etiquette - dropping-in rule and snaking ethics
10 common mistakes beginners make
types of waves suitable for surfing
rips and how to get out of them
heat and cold safety tips
identifying surfing hazards
choosing the ideal surfboard
how to wax a surfboard
wetsuits and equipment
accessories for the beginner

Editorial Reviews

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Great insight to what I should and should not be doing. Point by point form is very easy to follow. I was easily able to see what I was doing wrong and have corrected the silly mistakes I was making. Already I'm trimming along. --Christie Middleton

Great new format. Easy to follow. Up to date information, surf tips, safety info. Covers everything! I recommend that all my students get a copy. Definitely will improve your surfing. --David Mooney, Surf School Owner

Very informative and in a format that students are able to learn from. Recommended reading for our surfing course. --R. Burton (Education Manager)

About the Author

Academy of Surfing Instructors (ASI) is the world's leading education and accreditation organisation in the surf industry, specialising in surfing, stand up paddle and bodyboarding. We train accredited instructors, and issue ASI accredited school status according to the ASI worldwide standard. We develop and publish learn to books, DVDs, lesson plans and curriculum. Whether you want to learn for fun or to work in the industry, ASI can help you get there.

Product Details

• Paperback: 84 pages
• Publisher: Academy of Surfing Instructors; Second edition (July 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975152300
• ISBN-13: 978-0975152300
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,622,806 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Safety-oriented, detailed breakdown on key aspects to the beginner, December 18, 2008

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This review is from: Learn to Surf for Beginners (Paperback)

Having read volume 2 first (Learn to Surf Intermediate Level) made me think of the Academy of Surfing Instructors as a reliable educational institution, so I knew Learn to Surf for Beginners would probably turn out to be nothing but good quality reading for the learning on the sport. In fact, it did fulfill my expectation, even though in the present physical education universe i have some questioning regarding state of art pedagogical progression approach on the teaching of surfing.