Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #159977 in Books
- Published on: 2010-04-16
- Original language:
English - Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.17" h x
.35" w x
7.28" l,
.66 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 176 pages
Product Description
Expert instruction you need to take your skills from kook to boss
Author John Robison uses hundreds of pictures-- comical, cartoon-like drawings--to clearly illustrate every aspect of surfing: wave dynamics, riding techniques, etiquette, logistics, and more. This entertaining, easy-to-understand visual presentation makes it easy for you to pick up his techniques and use them on the waves.
Robison covers every aspect of the sport, from paddling out through the surf zone and catching and riding that first wave to nose riding, acrobatics, shortboard riding, and to equipment repairs.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Detailed, well-organized and FUN!
By Violet
What fun! A friend gave me this book when he heard I was going to try surfing on a recent trip to Hawai'i. It was indespensible! I took a lesson, and though the instructors were great, they couldn't possibly pack in as much information as Robison's book does.While there is a ton of information here, it's easy to find and digest: the book is well-organized and easy to read. The cartoons are charming and funny, but also do a great job of illustrating surfing concepts (we're all visual people, right?). The author explains everything from wave physics to surfing etiquette (and of course how to surf). His clever drawings and witty sense of humor kept me turning the pages. Even if you're not about to hit the waves, it's a fun and interesting read.Highly recommended!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.A surfer's how-to with plenty of humor
By Julian
John Robison has a way with pictures. When I read his sea kayaking book I was the perfect audience, an inexperienced sea kayaker in need of tips about tie downs and peeing while on the water. But Surfing Illustrated is different. I've been surfing for nearly 15 years and figured that although I'm no expert, I know pretty much all I need to know. Well maybe I do know all I need to know but I had no idea how much I wanted to know.Surfing is a physical sport, so is waxing a board and tying on a leash. Text with photographs simply doesn't bring these basics home the way text and drawings do: step-by-step. And while Robison has a knack for blending humor into his teaching, it's clear after even a brief perusal, this guy knows a lot about the ocean, surfboards, and surfing. And I'm talking not just about wave riding and stoke, it's about being safe in the water, understanding tides and their effect on your local break, and yes, noseriding and pretty much everything else you can imagine on a surfboard.Of all the surf how-to books I've seen, Robison's is by far the most accessible. It's simple but has enough to keep even experts interested. And for all you beginners out there dreaming of catching your first wave, this is the book that will get you there. From figuring out where to surf to managing yourself in the lineup to getting your first ride, it's all packed in with ample humor to keep you interested and to keep the sport fun, the way it's supposed to be.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.THIS IS AN AWESOME BOOK!!!
By JP
Wow!!! We got this book just prior to going on a 3 week surf vacation to Australia, and it MADE the trip! First of all, the illustrations are FUNNY and REALLY REALLY helpful. Everything from how to read waves, surf etiquette, basics and more advanced tips on how to surf. . .it's all in there. Even things that you might never think about, like what to do with your car keys while you are surfing. I had taken a surfing class and some lessons, but this book was probably the biggest help to me of anything. Not only that, but the cartoons and well-written text made this book fun and enjoyable to read--our family members who were not even surfers enjoyed reading it.In summary, I would HIGHLY recommend this book to--well--everyone. If you are a beginning surfer, it is a must-have.
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