Surfing : in search of the perfect wave / Peter Diel and Eric Menges.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Diel, Peter, author.

Menges, Eric, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Surfing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (252 p.)

Edition:

Second, revised & updated edition.

Place of Publication:

Aachen, [Germany] : Meyer & Meyer Sport, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Surfing - In Search of the Perfect Wave provides an insight into the fascinating sport. Divided into three parts, the book accompanies the reader along the way to become a genuine surfer. A short summary of the history of riding waves is followed by a beginner's guide, which looks at equipment, preparation and techniques for taking the first steps. The second part of the book is aimed at the more advanced surfer looking for advice on how to improve his surfing. The book is rounded off with important information concerning the weather and a travel section. Here the reader finds helpful informat

Contents:

2.5 How Do I Get Back to the Beach?3 Now Let's Surf!; 3.1 Riding a Wave; 3.2 The First Manoeuvres; 3.3 General Tips for the Beginner; III Advanced Surfing; 1 What's Next?; 1.1 Requirements for an Advanced Surfer; 1.2 Equipment for the Advanced; 1.3 The Surf Code; 1.4 The Duck Dive; 2 How Waves Are Created; 2.1 Weather; 2.2 How to Read a Surf Spot; 3 Let's Get Serious!; 3.1 Surfing Hollow Waves; 3.2 Surfing Big Waves; 3.3 Manoeuvres for the Advanced; 3.4 General Tips for the Advanced; IV Waves around the World; 1 Tips for a Surfari; 2 Europe; 3 USA and Hawaii; 4 Australia; 5 South Pacific

6 Indonesia7 South Africa; 8 The Rest of the World; 9 Boat Trips; V Competitive Surfing, Surf Lingo and Information; Competitive Surfing; Surf Lingo; Information

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed May 4, 2016).

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-84126-980-8

1-84126-606-X

OCLC:

1193128512