Skateboarder's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Skateboarding

by Werner, Doug

• ISBN13: 9781884654138
• ISBN10: 1884654134
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-06-01
• Publisher: Independent Pub Group

Summary

This beginner's instructional guide is designed to appeal to novice and intermediate level skateboarders. The topics include tips on safety, equipment, and basic riding techniques. The author collaborated with and sought the expertise of top riders and coaches in order to explore the how-tos of riding and performing manoeuvres upon various terrain and obstacles likely to be found on the streets or in skate parks. The step-by-step instructions and photographs illustrate important details and fail-proof methods that will help get beginning skateboarders riding in no time.

Author Biography

Doug Werner is the author of the internationally acclaimed Start-Up Sports series. In previous lifetimes he graduated with a Fine Arts Degree from Cal State Long Beach, built an ad agency and founded a graphics firm. In 1994 he established Tracks Publishing. Werner lives with his wife Kathleen and daughter Joy in San Diego, California - one of the major sport fun-zones on the planet.

Table of Contents

Preface(s)	9	(4)
Introduction: Because of the rush	13	(14)
Safety is in your head	27	(14)
Skateboard, anatomy of	41	(16)
Getting a feel for it: Basics	57	(14)
Foundations: 14 tricks you should know	71	(34)
Genesis: A history	105	(16)
Glossary	121	(4)
Resources	125	(10)
Bibliography	135	(2)
Index	137