Skateboarder's start-up : a beginner's guide to skateboarding / Doug Werner, Steve Badillo ; photography by Steve Badillo.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Werner, Doug, 1950-

Contributor:

Badillo, Steve.

Series:

Start-up sports ; #11.

Start-upSports ; 11

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Skateboarding.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (145 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Chula Vista, Calif. : Tracks Pub., c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Providing updated and revised chapters on safety, equipment, and basic skills, this instructional guide discusses the fundamentals of skateboarding. Presented in a helpful question and answer format, beginners will find information on buying a first board, where to plant one's feet, how to stay safe while learning new stunts, and the history of this exciting sport. From ollies to kickturns, detailed techniques are presented on the 15 tricks every skater should know. Honest and humorous interviews with skating professionals are included, along with an inval

Contents:

Jacket; Copyright; Acknowledgements; Preface(s); Contents; Introduction: Because of the rush; 1. Safety is in your head; 2. Skateboard, anatomy of; 3. Getting a feel for it: Basics; 4. Foundations: 14 tricks you should know; 5. Genesis:A history; Glossary; Bibliography; Resources; Index; More skate guides by Steve Badillo; About the authors

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 127) and index (p. 135).

ISBN:

1-884654-64-9

OCLC:

503436551