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Surfer's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Surfing (Start-Up Sports series)
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Surfer's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Surfing (Start-Up Sports series) Paperback - 1999

by Werner, Doug

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Recommended by the U.S. Surfing Federation, this instructional guide details the basics of surfing gear, safety, and etiquette, and provides a history of the sport. 100 photos.

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Tracks Publishing. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. 2nd edition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp.
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Summary

Recommended by the United States Surfing Federation as a book that every beginning surfer should read, this instructional guide details the basics of surfing gear, conditions, safety, etiquette, and history. Written by someone who went through the learning process, topics are covered with just enough detail to get the reader riding the waves quickly and safely. It teaches the beginner surfer the fundamentals of the sport; what to expect in the first days of learning; and how to cope with waves, learning frustrations, and crowds. This edition has been updated with the latest information on equipment, technique, and resources.

First line

The right surfboard to learn on is big enough for you to paddle easily and to sit on comfortably without sinking.

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Citations

  • Ingram Advance, 06/01/1999, Page 124
  • School Library Journal, 09/01/1999, Page 241

About the author

Doug Werner has been a surfer for over 25 years. He is the author of all nine books in the Start-Up series. He lives in San Diego, California.

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