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The Kook's guide to surfing, the ultimate instruction manual: how to ride waves with skill, style, etiquette, and fun, Jason Borte

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The Kook's guide to surfing, the ultimate instruction manual: how to ride waves with skill, style, etiquette, and fun, Jason Borte

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Kook's guide to surfing

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

855503823

Responsibility statement

Jason Borte

Sub title

the ultimate instruction manual: how to ride waves with skill, style, etiquette, and fun

Summary

Move over, dude! The Kook's Guide to Surfing shows what it means to be a real surfer. This clever, often hilarious guide shares with kooks (those guys on surfboards who just don't get it yet) the truths and know-how of a lifelong wave-lover. The secret: surfing responsibly and sharing the waves. You don't have to be "too cool for school" to be cool in the water. But surfing like a pro isn't just about courtesy, and neither is The Kook's Guide to Surfing. The ultimate guide to great surfing, it's got tips on choosing the right board for the right wave, stances and

Table Of Contents

Cover; Title; ABOUT THE AUTHOR; Acknowledgments; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; PART I: BASIC SURPOUOGY; Chapter 1: What Is Surfing?; Surfing Defined (Sort Of); Surf Story; What a Rush!; Surfing for Fitness; Surfing as Therapy; Surfing as Religion; Surfing Lifestyle; Surfing Careers; Surfing as a Sport; Warning-Close This Book Immediately ... or Else; Chapter 2: Ready, Set ... Surf; From the Car to the Shore; Surf-Ups; Before Entering the Water; Pre-Surf Checklist; The Lay of the Land; Paddling Makes the World Go 'Round; Duck, Duck ... Dive; Sit and Spin; Pick a WinnerStand Up and Be CountedNow What?; How Do I Stop This Thing?; Chapter 3: Etiquette; Don't Drop In; Get Out of the Way; Navigating a Crowd; Watch and Learn; Rules of the Road; Chapter 4: Get an education; Do It Yourself; Private Lessons; School of Surf; Surf Clubs and Organizations; Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Started; Chapter 5: Surfer Beware; Your Own Worst Enemy; Crowds; Laws; Currents; Sun Exposure; Critters; Obstructions; Severe Weather; Leaving the Shore and Getting Back; Wipeout; In Over Your Head; Common Injuries; Chapter 6: Surf Shape; Strength; Flexibility; BalanceEnduranceMind; Diet; PART II: WAVES; Chapter 7: Mommy, Where Do Waves Come from?; What Are Waves?; Anatomy of a Wave; Groundswell vs. Windswell; Surface Conditions; Tides; Sets; Swell Direction; Chapter 8: No Two Waves Are the Same; Right or Left; Beach Break; Point Break; Reef Break; Bunny Slopes or Black Diamonds; Artificial Waves; Weird Waves; Chapter 9: Waves Near and Far; Surf Forecasting; Surf Reports; Judging Wave Height; Surf Travel; PART III: EQUIPMENT; Chapter 10: Surfboards 'R' Us; Anatomy of a Surfboard; Technical Elements of Design; Surfboard Evolution; Surfboard ConstructionNew vs. UsedCustom vs. Stock; Hard vs. Soft; Shortboard; Longboard; Funboard; Fish; Gun; Caring for Your Stick; Chapter 11: Surf Stuff; Bathing Suit; Wetsuit; Fins; Wax; Leash; Random and Not-So-Random Accessories; PART IV: MAnieuvers; Chapter 12: A Foundation for Higher Learning; Mind Surfing; Wave Selection and Lineup Positioning; Get in the Pocket; Generating Speed; Style; Bigger and Better Things; Tips for Further Improvement; Chapter 13: All the Right Moves; Bottom Turn; Floater; Cutback; Re-Entry; Snap/Slash; Tuberide; Aerial; Riding the Nose; PART V: ORGANIZED SURFINGChapter 14: Enter to WinUps and Downs of Competition; Soul Man or Sellout; Rules; Scoring; Tips for Success; Chapter 15: Thru the Ranks; Amateur Competition; Professional Surfing; Sponsorship; A Spectator's Guide; PART VI: APPENDICES; Appendix A: Hangin' Nine; Appendix B: Surfspeak; Appendix C: Global Surf-O-Dex

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