Mastering Snowboarding

Hannah Teter, Tawnya Schultz

• Publisher: Human Kinetics
• Year: 2012
• Print ISBN: 9781450410649
• eBook ISBN: 9781492581680
• Edition: 1

Ever watched professional snowboarders and wanted to pull some of the same tricks they make look so simple? If so, Mastering Snowboarding is the resource for you.

Olympic gold medalist and X Games champion Hannah Teter teams up with expert snowboard writer Tawnya Schultz to bring you the techniques and tricks used by the pros. They’ll take you inside the sport and provide in-depth coverage of snowboarding equipment, including how to select and customize a board to fit your style and needs. Packed with the coolest tricks, expert advice, and secrets from the pros, this full-color guide is the only resource you need in order to own the slopes.

Whether you are a recreational rider or a seasoned vet about to drop in to the halfpipe, Mastering Snowboarding has you covered. Add this one-of-a-kind resource to your library and you’ll soon be ready to put your new skills on display.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Mastering Snowboarding
• Copyright Page
• Dedication
• Contents
• Trick Finder
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• Part I: Before You Begin
• Chapter 1: History of Snowboarding
• Chapter 2: Choosing and Assembling the Proper Equipment
• Chapter 3: What to Expect
• Part II: Basic Techniques
• Chapter 4: Getting Started
• Chapter 5: Be in Control, Stay in Control
• Chapter 6: Ride Any Terrain
• Part III: Advanced Riding
• Chapter 7: Introduction to Tricks
• Chapter 8: Taking It to the Next Level
• Chapter 9: Getting the Most Out of Your Ride
• Chapter 10: Competitive Riding
• Glossary
• About the Authors
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