Surfing
The Ultimate Guide
1st Edition
Published on 18. February 2011
184 pages
978-0-313-38043-3 (ISBN)
Description
This guide showcases the world of extreme surfing, describing the unique culture associated with this daredevil's sport, providing insights into what makes the top riders tick, explaining the science of big waves, and more.
"The Pipeline" in O'ahu, Hawaii. "Maverick's Point" in northern California. "Ours" near Sydney, Australia. All over the world, extreme surfers risk severe injury or even death from riptides, shark attacks, and collisions with the seabed itself, just to experience the ultimate high from tackling-and triumphing over-one of the most powerful forces on earth.
Surfing: The Ultimate Guide explains the culture of extreme surfing-including the often violent "locals only" mentality-and analyzes the dangers involved in riding the world's biggest and most ferocious waves. The author examines the history of extreme surfing, including past and contemporary heroes; the science of giant waves; the technical criteria for riding them; and the future of big-wave riding.
"The Pipeline" in O'ahu, Hawaii. "Maverick's Point" in northern California. "Ours" near Sydney, Australia. All over the world, extreme surfers risk severe injury or even death from riptides, shark attacks, and collisions with the seabed itself, just to experience the ultimate high from tackling-and triumphing over-one of the most powerful forces on earth.
Surfing: The Ultimate Guide explains the culture of extreme surfing-including the often violent "locals only" mentality-and analyzes the dangers involved in riding the world's biggest and most ferocious waves. The author examines the history of extreme surfing, including past and contemporary heroes; the science of giant waves; the technical criteria for riding them; and the future of big-wave riding.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Illustrations
19 bw illus
File size
2,80 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-313-38043-3 (9780313380433)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
02/2011
Greenwood Press
€46.10
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Person
Douglas Booth is professor of sports studies and dean of the School of Physical Education at The University of Otago, New Zealand.
Content
Series Foreword
Preface
Chronology
1. Explanations
2. Origins
3. Science
4. Breaks
5. Heroes
6. Technicalities
7. Futures
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Preface
Chronology
1. Explanations
2. Origins
3. Science
4. Breaks
5. Heroes
6. Technicalities
7. Futures
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
