Over 1.28 million women are now carving the slopes on snowboards. Author Julia Carlson, an expert snowboarder, has written this unique guide to encourage women of all ages to enjoy the thrill and freedom of this popular winter sport. The book is packed with practical advice: how to get started...step-by-step instructions and drills...equipment for women...facts and misperceptions...choosing your own style...and much more.
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"This new series is designed to teach outdoor skills to women in the way they learn. . . . Women of all ages describe how they overcame obstacles, what they enjoyed the most, or just how they felt about undertaking a new activity . . . extremely well done and appealing." --Library Journal (starred review)
A Woman's Guide to the Hottest Sport on Snow
The snowboarding boom is taking over mountain resorts everywhere. And it's not just seen as a badboy sport anymore. Women are doing it in record numbers, from the U.S. to Europe to Japan.
Why? Snowboards are like sportscars: High performance in a small package, which makes them super fun to drive--connecting turns, boosting airs in the park, chasing fresh powder tracks in the morning, and taking on steeps, chutes, bumps, even the backcountry.
Now Julia Carlson--former national champion, world cup competitor, coach, and leading snowboard designer--has written the first book that's jam-packed with practical advice specially tooled for women of all ages.
Get the most out of the snowboarding experience with Carlson's savvy advice and on-point instructions. Find the right board for your size and riding style. Get boots that are really designed for female feet. Hit the slopes at your own pace, cautious or daring! Connect turns in a day or two at most. Carve everything from steeps to powder. Tune your board. Handle any trail with confidence.
Snowboarding: A Woman's Guide has a ton of practical advice on how to get started . . . step-by-step instructions and drills . . . equipment choices . . . family-style boarding . . . and personal tips from all kinds of real live women snowboarders--Olympians Betsy Shaw and Barrett Christy, clothing expert Ali Napolitano, shop owner Stacie Genchi, and plenty of first-timers. Like Carlson says, "The styles are incredibly different, but the stoke is always the same. So, welcome!"
About the Author
Julia Carlson is a former national champion, world cup competitor, coach, and product manager for the world's leading snowboard manufacturer. Formerly equipment tester for Burton Snowboards, she has written extensively about snowboarding for such magazines as Ski Tech, The Scene, Ski Racing International, and Fresh and Tasty.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Great Guide for Women,
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This review is from: Snowboarding: A Woman's Guide (Ragged Mountain Press Woman's Guides) (Paperback)
This book really helped me prepare for my first day snowboarding. I used a lot of the techniques presented on my first day. The authors gives great tips and there are tons of photos. She explains everything really well. There is also a section on what to look for when buying equipment which will come in handy once you get better at snowboarding. It is a great book for women because it is written for women from a woman's point of view. Extremely helpfull!
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One of the best guides to women's snowboarding,
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This review is from: Snowboarding: A Woman's Guide (Ragged Mountain Press Woman's Guides) (Paperback)
When I went searching for a book on snowboarding, I didn't want just any book, written by any person. I went in search of a guide written by women for women. This has to be the best guide for not only beginning women boarders, but also for experienced boarders looking to refine their skills. The book takes a very basic approach to boarding, then gradually challenges you to get you just that one step closer to being better. Some of the topics include: Information about all Women camps, what you need to prepare yourself - clothing, equipment, etc., what to expect on the slopes, explains the different style of boarding and what might work best for you, how to take care and store your boots, boards and clothes...endless tips for just aout everything you can think of. I would definitely recommend this book to any and every woman boarder I meet. Ride like a girl.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Finally a snowboarding guide written for women!,
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This review is from: Snowboarding: A Woman's Guide (Ragged Mountain Press Woman's Guides) (Paperback)
This book has help me a lot, and kept me from giving up! The photos in the book is very helpful for me to visualize the body position. The text is simple and clear, without extra useless words. The book made snowboarding sound really fun and interesting, which encouraged me a lot when I went through hard time learning the sport. I really like the fact that this book was written for women by a woman. Afterall, women do snowboard differently than men!
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Anticipation had us up early on the first day of vacation, with bluebird skies, fresh snow, and a pile of new toys waiting under the Christmas tree. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Anticipation had us up early on the first day of vacation, with bluebird skies, fresh snow, and a pile of new toys waiting under the Christmas tree. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
freestyle mobility, freeriding boards, toeside edge, heelside edge, cuff height, freestyle bindings, alpine boards, freestyle boards, board sideways, stance width, stance angles, snowboard boots, hockey stops, hard boots, bunny slope, heel hold, soft boots, board feel Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Betsy Shaw, Women Only Snowboard Camps, Burton Snowboards, Industries America, United States, Years Riding, Barrett Christy, Huntington Beach, Julia Carlson, Ride Snowboards, Maureen O'Keefe, Mother Nature, Team Betty New!
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