Surfer's Start-Up
A Beginner''s Guide to Surfing
Published on 1. June 1999
129 pages
978-1-884654-56-5 (ISBN)
Description
Recommended by the United States Surfing Federation as a book that every beginning surfer should read, this instructional guide details the basics of surfing gear, conditions, safety, etiquette, and history. Written by someone who went through the learning process, topics are covered with just enough detail to get the reader riding the waves quickly and safely. It teaches the beginner surfer the fundamentals of the sport; what to expect in the first days of learning; and how to cope with waves, learning frustrations, and crowds. This edition has been updated with the latest information on equipment, technique, and resources.
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Content
- Front Cover
- Copyright
- Acknowledgements
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction:The Meat of the Matter
- 1. Gear
- 2. The Right Waves
- 3. Safety
- 4. Rules of the Road
- 5. Pre-Paddle
- 6. Paddling
- 7. Catching a Wave
- 8. Angling
- 9. Waves
- 10. Crowds, Localism & You
- 11. What Now?
- 12. A Little History
- 13. Interview: Pat Weber: San Diego's Surfing Coach
- Glossary
- Resources
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author
