This stunningly illustrated volume provides readers with a unique insight into this fascinating and increasingly popular past-time as well as expert information and advice on how to become a great surfer.Divided into three sections for easy reference, "Surfing" begins with an introduction to the origins of surfing and a guide to the equipment, preparation and basic techniques you'll need to get started. The second part provides readers with more advanced surfing techniques and a number of tips and tricks to improve your skills.This final section presents important information covering everything from weather and travel to "surf talk." Last but not least it offers a guide to the best surfing locations in and around Europe, the USA and Hawaii, Australia, the South Pacific, and Mexico.

Grab your board, test your skills and balance on this "mini" wave while retro surf rock plays in the background, all from the comfort of your desk. But -- watch out! -- if you lose your balance and wipe-out you'll have to do the swim of shame back to shore. This kit includes: A balancing wave with three different surf rock songs A finger surfboard Customisable surfboard stickersA 48-page book, with surfboard tricks, fun facts and trivia