224 pages of full colour , including 60,000 words with over 300 full colour photographs from the birth of surfing at the turn of the 20th century up till the phenomenon of tow in surfing. First published in 1983 with the last update in 1994, the History of Surfing is the biggest selling surf book in the world with sales in excess of 150,000 in both hard and soft cover.
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An introductory guide to the sport discusses traditional surfing, bodyboarding, and body surfing while offering detailed instructions for the complete beginner.
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This book provides a beginner''s guide to sur fing, and includes chapters on equipment, basic manoeuvres, advanced manoeuvres, safe surfing, waves and weather, and bo ard maintenance. '
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An insight into the fascinating sport of surfing. Divided into three parts, the book accompanied those hungry for waves along the way to becoming a genuine surfer. A short summary of the origins of surfing follows a section, written for the beginner, describing equipment, preparation and technique for taking the first steps. The second part of the book is aimed at the more experienced surfer. In addition to descriptions of the various movements there are tips and tricks to improve ability and the book concludes with important information concerning the weather, a section on travel with practical advice, "surf talk" and general information.
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