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The Art of Snowboarding: Kickers, Carving, Half-Pipe, and More
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The Art of Snowboarding: Kickers, Carving, Half-Pipe, and More Paperback - 2006 - 1st Edition

by Jim Smith

From the publisher

"The premier guide to modern riding, from one of the sport's best coaches."
--Tim Windell, two-time World Cup co-champion

In The Art of Snowboarding, USSA-certified club coach Jim Smith introduces you to the most popular tricks and stunts, including kickers (jumps) and other freestyle and half-pipe techniques, and stunts on rails and wood. He gives special emphasis to proper stance and turning techniques as the basis for more advanced moves. Time-lapsephotographs demonstrate every step of every trick and technique, and dozens of additional photos show you the form of some of the country's best riders.

From the rear cover

Let a snowboarding pro show you how to grab some air and get tricky on your board

The Art of Snowboarding shows you everything you need to know about mastering jumps and lumber on the mountain or riding the rails and pipes of terrain parks. Writing for boarders of all ages, professional coach Jim Smith breaks it down with his "progressive snowboarding" teaching method, taking you from the fundamentals to more challenging tricks and giving you innovative ways to push the limits of your skills and create your own style on the slopes.

A virtual slide show, this book is fully illustrated with stop-action photos that reveal each key stage of every trick, from the basic ollie to advanced kickers, rails, airs, and impressive half-pipe rides. With helpful tips on staying safe, choosing gear, and cross-training with skateboards in the off-season, you'll learn how to:

  • Master the fundamentals of setup, stance, and turning
  • Perfect your kicker skills for jumps small and large
  • Conquer the rails of terrain parks
  • Use felled trees and stumps to your advantage
  • And ride any size pipe like a professional airdog

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  • Title The Art of Snowboarding: Kickers, Carving, Half-Pipe, and More
  • Author Jim Smith
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Pages 192
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher International Marine Publishing, Camden, ME
  • Date 2006-10-01
  • Features Index, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780071456883 / 0071456880
  • Weight 0.76 lbs (0.34 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.2 x 7.36 x 0.32 in (23.37 x 18.69 x 0.81 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Snowboarding
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006012682
  • Dewey Decimal Code 796.939

About the author

Jim Smith is a professional snowboarding coach and the director of Team Summit Snowboarding in Summit County, Colorado. He has written for several snowboarding publications and his image has appeared in many snowboarding movies. He lives in Frisco, Colorado.

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