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Snowboarding (Outdoor pursuit series)

Snowboarding (Outdoor pursuit series)

by Anna Marie Bruechert (Author), Anna Marie Bruechert (Author), Rob Reichenfeld (Author)

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    Paperback 1994

    $5.13
Synopsis

Here is the source for readers who want to learn more about the fastest-growing outdoor winter sport - Snowboarding !

Expert instuctors Rob Reichenfeld and Anna Bruechert make it easy to get started right away, withadvice on selecting the right board and accessories, a complete presnowboarding fitness program of stretches and strength exercises, in-depth explainations of key snowboarding skills, andpointers for handling crowds and finding the best snow. Snowboarding also includes information that more experienced boarders will appreciate, including how to get started in freestyle, racing, and riding on ungroomed trails. And snowboarders of every ability will want to read about 20 of the world's top snowboarding destinations - from authors who have been there.

This book is part of the Outdoor Pursuits Series from Human Kinetics. Like all the books in the series, Snowboarding emphasizes safety, environmental responsibility, and - most of all - the fun of outdoor activity!

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 144
 Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Published: 01 Dec 1994
ISBN 10: 0873226771
ISBN 13: 9780873226776

Media Reviews
Rob and Anna's book Snowboarding provides the reader with a wealth of information on the sport. In addition, they have added a comprehensive guide to resorts not found in other publications. Ted Martin President, International Snowboard Federation, President and CEO, Professional Snowboarders Association of North America Sound advice aimed exactly at where problems and hurdles can arise. . . . I know a snowboarder has written this, not someone pretending to be. Eddie Spearing Publishing Editor, Snowboard U.K. Magazine, Chairman, The British Snowboarding Association
Author Bio
Ever since his teens, Rob Reichenfeld has witnessed the evolution of snowboarding firsthand--from the original snurfer boards of the 1970s to the high-tech carving boards of today. At resorts in Austria, Switzerland, and Canada, he gained extensive mountain knowledge and teaching experience as a skiing and snowboarding instructor. Today Rob is a freelance writer and photographer of action sports. In his spare time, he enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, and windsurfing. Anna Bruechert is highly experienced in teaching and writing about sport. She served as a ski instructor for 5 years in Australia and Switzerland, including extensive work with children. She has been an avid snowboarder since 1990. Currently Anna works as a freelance editor and writer. In her leisure, she enjoys horseback riding, snowboarding, and skiing. In addition to Snowboarding, this husband-and-wife team have coauthored books on alpine skiing and windsurfing.