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Skateboarding Field Manual
Skateboarding: An Illustrated Guide to Skills and Techniques
Skateboarding is more than just a sport; it is a passion and way of life driven by those who love to push the limits of gravity and inertia while bending the notions of social acceptability. The Skateboarding Field Manual addresses both the intricacies of the sport and the intangibles of its culture. Skateboard enthusiast and journalist Ryan Stutt provides outstanding advice, covering everything from how to stand on your board and how to fall without causing injuries to performing grinds, slides, and flips.
This comprehensive reference is the definitive manual on the sport of skateboarding. It features 33 maneuvers and tricks for beginners to intermediates, all illustrated with over 350 custom color photographs by skateboarding photographer Harry Gils. The manual also includes a 12-page primer on skate culture, covering its history, deck art, representation in the media, and the importance of homemade skate videos and photos. Additionally, it provides a beginner's guide to parts, safety equipment, and skatepark etiquette, as well as instructions on the basic techniques of pushing, turning, dropping-in, ollies, and nollies. Advice on flips, grinds, and slides for rails, ramps, and ledges, including the varial flip, the nose grind, and the board slide, rounds out this essential guide.
For anyone looking to master the art of skateboarding and understand its unique culture, The Skateboarding Field Manual is the go-to resource. It offers outstanding advice from an expert in the field, accompanied by stunning visuals that bring the sport to life. Whether you're a seasoned skater or just starting out, this manual will elevate your skills and deepen your appreciation for the world of skateboarding.
product information:
| Attribute | Value | ||||
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| publisher | Firefly Books; Illustrated edition (February 1, 2009) | ||||
| language | English | ||||
| paperback | 144 pages | ||||
| isbn_10 | 1554073626 | ||||
| isbn_13 | 978-1554073627 | ||||
| item_weight | 1.4 pounds | ||||
| dimensions | 8.37 x 0.44 x 10.87 inches | ||||
| best_sellers_rank | #349,666 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #23 in Skateboarding (Books) | ||||
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