A Basic Guide to Skiing and Snowboarding (Olympic Guides) (Library Binding)

~ U. S. Olympic Committee (Editor)

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Product Description

The feel of fluffy snow beneath your feet, the adrenaline rush of speeding downhill, the exhilaration of a completed run-winter sports enthusiasts know just how exciting Skiing and Snowboarding can be. A Basic Guide to Skiing and Snowboarding will improve your skiing savvy, whether you're just starting out on the slopes or you're already testing your strength and agility in slalom, aerials, and moguls.

This unique volume offers helpful advice on choosing the skis, boots, bindings, ski poles, and clothing that are right for you. You'll also find specific guidance on choosing suitable gear for Nordic and Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Mark Maier --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Library Binding: 150 pages
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing (December 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0836831047
• ISBN-13: 978-0836831047
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,045,781 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars Just a basic data and info book, March 1, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: A Basic Guide to Skiing and Snowboarding (Official U.S. Olympic Sports) (Paperback)

It talks about who the great athletes are in skiing and snowboarding, as well as some really basic information of the sport. For example, it tells you that a ski binding is for holding the skis to the ski boots and for releasing the skis when during a fall. Yeah, unless if you find this information almighty valuable, don't buy this book. This book is not a how-to guide, although the book's back cover seems to claim that it will tell you how to improve your skills on slalom, aerials, and moguls. Buy any other book but this one.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to learn about the sport!, February 28, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: A Basic Guide to Skiing and Snowboarding (Official U.S. Olympic Sports) (Paperback)

A good book for people who are just getting started.

1.0 out of 5 stars A worthless book, February 14, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: A Basic Guide to Skiing and Snowboarding (Official U.S. Olympic Sports) (Paperback)

This book was obviously rushed into print to be on the shelves during the Olympics. I just scanned the cross-country section, and it's full of errors, outdated information, bad pictures and confusing instructions. I didn't look at the rest of the book, but I doubt it's much better.