Surfing - The Ultimate Guide (Hardcover)

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. Includes a bibliography of primary and secondary sources and current websites Provides a comprehensive glossary of surfing "vocabulary" Contains an index of names, places, and terms relevant to the sport of surfing

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Greenwood Guides to Extreme Sports
Release date:	February 2011
First published:	February 2011
Authors:	Douglas G. Booth
Dimensions:	241 x 160 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	155
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-38042-6
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Water sports & recreations > Surfing, windsurfing, water skiing Promotions
LSN:	0-313-38042-2
Barcode:	9780313380426

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