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The Big Drop : Classic Big Wave Surfing Stories

The Big Drop : Classic Big Wave Surfing Stories Paperback - 1999

by John Long

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Globe Pequot Press, The, 1999. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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  • Title The Big Drop : Classic Big Wave Surfing Stories
  • Author John Long
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 1st
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 256
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Globe Pequot Press, The, Helena, Montana, U.s.a.
  • Date 1999
  • Features Glossary
  • Bookseller's Inventory # G1560449179I4N00
  • ISBN 9781560449171 / 1560449179
  • Weight 0.9 lbs (0.41 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.84 x 6.38 x 0.61 in (22.45 x 16.21 x 1.55 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Surfing, Surfers
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 99033815
  • Dewey Decimal Code 797.32

From the publisher

A classic collection of big wave surfing stories that heralded a new era in surfing literature-32 tantalizing and terrifying true tales from the sport's pioneers

From the rear cover

32 classic big wave surfing stories from the sport's pioneersJohn Long's classic collection of big wave surfing stories heralds a new era in surfing literature. Revealing the tantalizing and terrifying truth about riding big waves, The Big Drop is a must for any surfer inclined to tackle large surf in thought or in fact.The Big Drop is more than just another surfing book. Showcasing elite athletes who live to challenge the ocean's fury, it is both an extraordinary collection of true tales and a treasure-trove of insight into the evolution of big wave surfing--with particular focus on the pioneers of the 1950s and 1960s and the skills necessary to conquer huge waves. Providing a comprehensive look at the sport's eras, locations, and legends, with a host of stunning images and a glossary of surfing terms, this is a truly unforgettable look at the obsession of those who face down monstrous waves.

About the author

John Long's adventure and instructional books are best-sellers of outdoor publishing--more than a million copies of his books are in print. A renowned explorer and rock climber, he divides his time between Southern California and Venezuela. A writer by trade, he is currently pursuing new adventures and a doctorate in psychology.