From School Library Journal
Adult/High School-A visual feast. Graphically appealing, wonderful color photographs show snowboarders involved in a variety of activities. Captions, labels, and step-by-step directions further extend the usefulness of the pictures. The colorful borders, use of white space, boxes with information on troubleshooting common problems, and sections with tips from professionals make this book reader friendly. The sport has a language of its own, and placing the glossary at the beginning is helpful to beginners. Teens will find a wealth of information on taking lessons, proper nutrition before hitting the slopes, safety, clothing, stretching and preseason exercises, maintaining the equipment, basic moves, proper etiquette, and riding in a variety of snow conditions. (Comments include, "snowboarding is the most fun you can have with your clothes on" and "avoid drinking alcohol the night before snowboarding.") The full-page diagram on what to look for in a board and terms to know will be helpful to potential buyers. A solid addition to winter sports collections.Michael McCullough, Byron-Bergen Middle School, Bergen, NYCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.


From Booklist
Gr. 7-12. "Keep your booty over the board!" Kleh's combination of dead-on practical advice, insider lingo, and near-religious enthusiasm makes this guide to snowboarding an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to try the sport or to advance his or her skills. The thorough text covers all stages of preparation, including toning exercises, and gear. Later chapters give precise, step-by-step instructions for everything from the simplest movements and mastering the chair lift to "riding the gnarly" and handling rough conditions such as ice. Crisp color photos demonstrate the moves, and boxed troubleshooting tips and quotes from the pros add more insight. Even though Kleh writes, "Helmets! That's a no-brainer!" not all of the photos feature riders wearing protective gear. But Kleh, a championship snowboarder and journalist, writes in laid-back, teen-friendly language that makes it clear that safety and preparation aren't uncool or uptight; they make people better riders. A "Board Talk" glossary opens this excellent title. Gillian Engberg
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Book Description
With its breakneck speed, upstart attitude and stunning locales, snowboarding is the definitive sport for those who thrive on adrenaline rushes and winter activities. No longer the exclusive province of renegade hot-doggers, huckers and shredders, snowboarding earned its own venue for the 1998 Nagano Olympics and was very popular at the Salt Lake City Olympics 2002. Today people of all ages are participating in this sport of athletic prowess and extreme spirit. The number of snowboarders is exploding and will likely exceed downhill skiers. Whether you are a novice, an experienced snowboarder, Snowboarding Skills will help you improve your technique on the hills. Features include: - Pointers from the top pros - Action photo sequences with diagrams to explain technique - Step-by-step lessons to improve your skill - Safety and equipment tips From the basics of standing up and stopping to the challenges of pivoting and jumping, Snowboarding Skills covers everything you need about the sport.


About the Author
Cindy Kleh is an avid snowboarder who began skiing as a child in Vermont. In the 1990s, she began writing a regular snowboarding column for Summit Outdoors magazine and she also writes for Ten Mile Times and Mountain Gazette Magazine. Cindy is a certified Level 1 AASI snowboard instructor and has competed at the national level since 1999, winning medals in boardercross, giant slalom and slalom for women. She lives in Colorado.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

With its breakneck speed, upstart attitude and stunning locales, snowboarding is the definitive sport for those who thrive on adrenaline rushes and winter activities. No longer the exclusive province of renegade hot-doggers, huckers and shredders, snowboarding earned its own venue for the 1998 Nagano Olympics and was very popular at the Salt Lake City Olympics 2002. Today people of all ages are participating in this sport of athletic prowess and extreme spirit.

The number of snowboarders is exploding and will likely exceed downhill skiers. Whether you are a novice, an experienced snowboarder, Snowboarding Skills will help you improve your technique on the hills. Features include: Pointers from the top pros Action photo sequences with diagrams to explain technique Step-by-step lessons to improve your skill Safety and equipment tips

From the basics of standing up and stopping to the challenges of pivoting and jumping, Snowboarding Skills covers everything you need about the sport.

SYNOPSIS

An instructional guide to snowboarding featuring action photo sequences, step-by-step lessons, safety and equipment tips, and pointers from top pros. The book covers everything from basics of standing up to the challenges of pivoting and jumping.

FROM THE CRITICS

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