Books about Surfboards from Amazon.com

This stunningly illustrated volume takes readers on a journey through the last 100 years of the search for the perfect board by surfers the world over."Surfboards" begins with a brief but knowledgeable and entertaining history of the sport and its equipment. It then goes on to explore the many different styles and types of surfboards, accompanied by stories and full-colour photographs that depict their design, creation, and use - from close-up details of the boards themselves to surfboards in action around the world and throughout history.This is an absolute must-have volume for any self respecting surfer and surfing fan..
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Paperback. Detailed analysis of surf spots and optimum conditions.. Essential tool for globe-trotting waveriders, 120 maps and 500 superb photos.. Lowdown on the local scene, hazards, accesss, directions, and accommodations . A unique set of symbols and stats make the information easily accessible..
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Provides overview of pollution, erosion, access, and hazards that affect surfers.. Enhanced analysis of surf breaks by the addition of unique symbols, swell, and weather stats.. Includes crucial travelling information.. Detailed mapping and breathtaking photography.. Paperback.
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Paperback. Optimum conditions for wind, tide, and swell.. Accurate road maps defining coastal regions; detailed descriptions of main surfing areas.. America's finest surf photographers illuminate surf, environment, and culture.. Addresses issues of pollution, hazards, crowds, consistency, and access..
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This is the first book to combine a detailed history of surfing, surfboards, and related collectible items with an accurate price guide. It gives a complete overview of sport surfing from its ancient beginnings in Polynesia and Hawaii until 1969, the end of the longboard era. Included are several innovative features, such as a grading guide for surfboards, Duke Kahanamokus handprints, and collectible surfing books with their current valuations. The items pictured are from many of the best private collections worldwide, and represent the enormous range of popular surfing memorabilia. The great icons of the sport all put in appearances to make this the book that all surf fans will covet..
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Pocket size guide: 3.5" x 5". Wave Finder Indonesia features in-depth reviews,. Surfer's Eye maps of each spot.. Wave Data icons show ocean floor and wave direction.. Optimal swell direction, season, tides and wind..
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Surfing: A Beginner’s Manual is aimed at anyone who is interested in learning to surf.  Alf Alderson takes you through all the vital steps to becoming a surfer: you will learn where to surf, when to surf and how to surf safely.  You will learn the foundations such as choosing the correct equipment, which is essential to make any progress as a beginner; pre-surf preparation, including getting fit with tips and advice; and your first surfer steps on the beach and in the ocean.  All these stages lead up to you catching your very first wave and catching the surfing bug.

 The sea is renowned for its beauty, but infamous for its dangers. Alf provides you with transferable skills to safely enjoy your new hobby.  Safety features heavily in the book, and you will learn all the basic common-sense aspects of surfing that even the most experienced surfer forgets.

 The revised and updated edition will now feature sequential colour photographs of professional surfers.  Green conscious surfers will love the updated Green Seas section, which will feature updated organizations and discusses potential impact of global warming/rising sea levels on surfing in the future.  A larger Appendix will also be added with more web-based information that is vital for any beginner.

Table of contents:

  1. Equipment.

2. First Steps.

3. Into the Surf.

4. Surf Manoeuvres.

5. Safe Surfing.

6. Waves and Weather.

7. Surfboard Design.

8. Care and Repair.

9. Green Seas.

10. Surfing Associations.

11. Surfspeak.

The easy-to-follow instructions and photo-sequences will have you riding your first wave - in a weekend..
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Know surfing and surf better by understanding the surfboard shape; key to its construction, or an illustrated guide for surfers, shapers, novice or Pro.
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