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Expert instruction you need to take your skills from kook to boss

Author John Robison uses hundreds of pictures--comical, cartoon-like drawings--to clearly illustrateevery aspect of surfing: wave dynamics, riding techniques,etiquette, logistics, and more. This entertaining,easy-to-understand visual presentation makes it easyfor you to pick up his techniques and use themon the waves.

Robison covers every aspect of thesport, from paddling out through the surf zone andcatching and riding that first wave to nose riding, acrobatics,shortboard riding, and to equipment repairs.



Table of Contents
1.Surfboards and Surfers
2.Waves
3.Shoreline Dynamics
4.The Physics of Surfing
5.Surf Etiquette
6.Paddling
7.Reading and Catching Waves
8.Standing Up and Steering
9.Surf Adventures
10.Surfer and Surfboard Repair: first aid for you and your board

Surfing Illustrated

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    A Paperback / softback by John Robison

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      Book details

      Publisher International Marine Publishing Co
      Published 16 June 2010
      ISBN-13 9780071477420
      978-0071477420
      ISBN-10 007147742X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Expert instruction you need to take your skills from kook to boss

      Author John Robison uses hundreds of pictures--comical, cartoon-like drawings--to clearly illustrateevery aspect of surfing: wave dynamics, riding techniques,etiquette, logistics, and more. This entertaining,easy-to-understand visual presentation makes it easyfor you to pick up his techniques and use themon the waves.

      Robison covers every aspect of thesport, from paddling out through the surf zone andcatching and riding that first wave to nose riding, acrobatics,shortboard riding, and to equipment repairs.



      Table of Contents
      1.Surfboards and Surfers
      2.Waves
      3.Shoreline Dynamics
      4.The Physics of Surfing
      5.Surf Etiquette
      6.Paddling
      7.Reading and Catching Waves
      8.Standing Up and Steering
      9.Surf Adventures
      10.Surfer and Surfboard Repair: first aid for you and your board

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