Kayaking: A Trailside Guide (Paperback)

by Steven M Krauzer (Author), Ron Hildebrand (Illustrator), John Viehman (Introduction) "Kayakers wax rhapsodic about their sport - the independence, the tranquility (or excitement), the spectacular scenery, and on and on..." (more)
Key Phrases: touring kayaker, high brace, low brace, Big Mallard, Great Falls of the Potomac, Ocoee River (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
Colorfully illustrated with good how-to directions and art, the books--which have durable plastic covers and water-resistant pages--cut to the chase of a given activity. The fly-fishing manual, for instance, is one of the best guides to be written in years, as is "Kayaking" and "Snowshoeing". -- New Star-Ledger, 6 December 1998

Product Description
Smart, instructive, and beautifully designed, every book in the Trailside Guide series contains the essential information readers need to master outdoor activities and have fun in the process.

Norton proudly reissues these best-selling guides with fully revised "Sources & Resources" sections (including where to find the Web sites, gear, services, books, clubs, and organizations that make for foolproof outings); updates to reflect the latest in gear technology, wilderness medicine, and first aid; and advances in techniques.

You can take it with you: Trailside Guides are designed to be used on the trail. Their handy size makes them easy to take along on outdoor adventures.
Picture this: Trailside Guides show you how it's done. Each book has more than 100 color photographs and dozens of informative, full-color technical illustrations you'll refer to again and again.
Buying Guide: Each Guide has all the information readers need to make informed decisions about what gear is available, and what they should buy.
Step-by-step: Tutorials take readers through every aspect of a given outdoor activity. Each Guide covers planning and preparing for a trip, getting in shape, technique, safety, and first-aid tips, and how to have more fun along the way!
Easy to use: Trailside Guides provide information quickly. Every book contains detailed illustrations, information-packed sidebars, and a complete index and bibliography.
Technique tips: Any physical activity is more fun when it's done right. Trailside Guides are written by experts and contain lucid explanations that help the reader quickly achieve proficiency.

It's a big world out there. Get into it with the Trailside Guides. Color photographs and drawings throughout.

Product Details

• Paperback: 194 pages
• Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co. (February 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393313360
• ISBN-13: 978-0393313369
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #256,885 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Handy, Basic, Encouraging guide for the inexperienced., April 24, 1999

By A Customer

I found the book to be easy reading and a good guide for the totally uninformed and unexperienced. It's a little more interested than a "how to" guide, although that's what it is. Those w/ experience should pass it by. What I really liked was the plastic cover and the semi-waterproof pages -- the way a watersport "how-to" guide should be crafted. Short but informative.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!!, April 6, 1999

By	Alessandro Capistrano ([e-mail]) (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) - See all my reviews

I am overwhelmed! Not only the book explores every key aspect of kayaking to would-be kayakers, it also looks great! A real must.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great primer, February 19, 1998

By A Customer

A great book for the basics of all types of kayaking. Up-to-date, great illustrations, clear and well-written. The Trailside Series are the best for any outdoor activities.