Description
Book SynopsisExpert 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 Contents1.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
