Snowboarder's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Snowboarding (Start-Up Sports series) (Paperback)

by Doug Werner (Author) "I can understand why some people call snowboarding snow surfing..." (more)
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Product Description

Here is the essential beginner’s guide to the fastest growing sport in the country according to the National Sporting Goods Association. The most important questions—how to stop, how to turn, and how to avoid the crash and burn syndrome—are answered because the author takes the reader along as he learns the sport himself. Basic gear, preparation, technique, and safety are also discussed.

About the Author

Doug Werner is the author of nine books in the Start-Up Sports series. He lives in San Diego, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Tracks Publishing; Second edition edition (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1884654118
• ISBN-13: 978-1884654114
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #727,979 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for any prospective Snowboarder, January 11, 2004

By	Mike Altarace "altarace" (McLean, VA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Snowboarder's Start-Up!: A Beginner's Guide to Snowboarding (Start-Up Sports, No 2) (Paperback)

I usually don't bother reviewing, but this book is exceptional!
I got it (and about 4 other Snowboarding books, which were too long and intimidating) when I started learning how to snowboard.
This book gave me all the basic moves and techniques I needed to get on the slopes and make the most out of the two classes I took. By the third time on the snow I was turning, carving and feeling great about my progress.

Concise and easy to understand, highly recommended, Don't bother with any other book!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Doug Warner is awesome!, August 14, 2000

By	Caitlin Brown (Beaufort, South Carolina USA) - See all my reviews

I also have the Start-Up surfer's book and it was great! I kmnew immeaditaly hat i had to buy his other books. Snowboarding rocks too! He always gives cool descriptions, fun context, and help! Trust me, if you know you want to snowboard- check this out!

1.0 out of 5 stars Outdated, May 26, 2008

By	dasn0wman "dasn0wman" (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This book is too outdated. Read "Go Snowboard" for better, up-to-date instructions on how to snowboard.