Wakeboarding ...On The Edge (Spiral-bound)

by Jason Weber (Author) "One thing that cannot be overstressed in this sport is the importance of safety..." (more)
Key Phrases: riding revert, trailing hip, opposite wake, Regular Foot, Goofy Foot, Air Raley (more...)

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Book Description
Extreme sports enthusiasts now have an easy way to learn how to wakeboard with this unique book and CDrom package.

Wakeboarding ...On The Edge is a truly new and unique product that fulfills the needs of wakeboarders of all abilities. The book and CDROM combination offers what no other publication or training video does - instant gratification and achievement through quick, precise, and informative instruction, building from the basic fundamentals to details of the more advanced maneuvers.

The book is printed on a durable, waterproof synthetic material that floats, ideal for bringing on the boat for quick reference. Beginner and novice riders will benefit from the easy to understand riding concepts, while advanced and expert riderswill find it essential in troubleshooting more difficult moves. It also includes a section full of clor photo sequences with bullet pointsreminding you of key items to remember to accomplish each move.

The included CDROM compliments the print material with short, slow-motion video clipsthat stop on relevant frames to point out proper body position and further instruction. You then continue to play video at your own pace. Riders using the opposite foot forward have the option to mirror the video clips instantly, eliminating the need for mental translation. These features make for a truly interactive and easy to learn environment that will enable you to gain knowledge of where things go wrong and attain your wakeboarding goals.

The athletes featured are of all riding abilities, including some of today's hottest pro riders like Maeghan Major, Gerry Nunn, Mike McLin, Dana Preble, and Bart Copeland to name a few.

About the Author
Jason Weber has spent the last ten years as a professional wakeboarder and coach. He has been featured in Wakeboarding, Waterski, and Launch magazines, and spent several years teaching and promoting the sport as the field coordinator for Hyperlite and the Hyperlite Wakeboard Tour. His many years training with the worlds best athletes, combined with a decade of teaching beginners give him the ability to distill the complexities of the sport into something that beginners can understand, and experts appreciate.

• Spiral-bound: 80 pages
• Publisher: Sports on the Edge Llc; Pap/Cdr edition (August 3, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967640806
• ISBN-13: 978-0967640808
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
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