One of the best and most readable books ever written about legendary surfers and their pursuit of the perfect wave, well illustrated with photographs.
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"To this day, no book has taken a more intimate look at the sport."--Surfing Magazine
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Peter L. Dixon provides a bookend for the shelf of surfing literature with his looks at some of the great men and great waves in the sport's history.
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This review is from: Men Who Ride Mountains: Incredible True Tales of Legendary Surfers (Paperback)
Theres a lot taught here in this book as far as the islands of hawaii surf legends. I recommend it for those who want to brush up on the surfing history while reading some crazy surf stories!!
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This review is from: Men Who Ride Mountains: Incredible True Tales of Legendary Surfers (Paperback)
This book was first published over 40 years ago when much of the history was fresh in people's minds. Now the pictures and stories are even more priceless and amazing, whether or not you are someone who surfs from your armchair or are comfortable riding double-overheads. It's the perfect companion for any surfing trip and a great way to while away the hours waiting for the surf to pick up.
I reread this book every winter just to be transported to warmer locales with big waves. This book would be a great gift for any surfer.
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Delivers a thrilling approach to big wave surfers' imaginary,
By Bruno Castello da Costa (Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Men Who Ride Mountains: Incredible True Tales of Legendary Surfers (Paperback)
Thrilling stories on Hawaii big wave pioneers, which have brought me a little closer to what was on those brave men's minds that has motivated them to overcoming such enormous challenges. Mr. Peter Dixon is indeed one of them, therefore credibility is top to what one is about to find inside this great book. Awesome means to delve into fundamental aspects of surfing history, and also good example of overcoming human limits.
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Across Oahu, a world away from tourist-trampled Honolulu, lies a length of beach surfers have come to call the North Shore. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
men who ride mountains, board builders, board riders, big surf, belly board, surfing scene, surf scene, surf magazines, surfing contests, young surfers, best surfers, surfing championships, surfing world, surfing competition, short boards, surfing spots Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
North Shore, Santa Monica, Sunset Beach, Ricky Grigg, Southern California, Greg Noll, Nat Young, Waimea Bay, Corky Carroll, George Downing, Peter Cole, Fred Van Dyke, Ala Moana, Los Angeles, Mike Stang, United States, Atlantic Coast, Banzai Pipeline, Duke Contest, Pat Curren, Pete Peterson, Santa Cruz, Spare Time, Bob Cooper, Don James New!
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Across Oahu, a world away from tourist-trampled Honolulu, lies a length of beach surfers have come to call the North Shore. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
men who ride mountains, board builders, board riders, big surf, belly board, surfing scene, surf scene, surf magazines, surfing contests, young surfers, best surfers, surfing championships, surfing world, surfing competition, short boards, surfing spots Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
North Shore, Santa Monica, Sunset Beach, Ricky Grigg, Southern California, Greg Noll, Nat Young, Waimea Bay, Corky Carroll, George Downing, Peter Cole, Fred Van Dyke, Ala Moana, Los Angeles, Mike Stang, United States, Atlantic Coast, Banzai Pipeline, Duke Contest, Pat Curren, Pete Peterson, Santa Cruz, Spare Time, Bob Cooper, Don James New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway on page 130, and page 131
- The Cruise of the Shark by Jack London on page 19
- Puerto Rico (Spanish Edition) by Patricia Wilson on page 50
- South America (True Books: Continents) by David Petersen on page 101
- The Iron Man by Kevin B. Smith on page 33
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