Extreme In-Line Skating

by Crossingham, John; Kalman, Bobbie

• ISBN13: 9780778716679
• ISBN10: 0778716678
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-10-01
• Publisher: Crabtree Pub Co

Summary

For ages 6-12. Everybody in-line skates, right? Well, not everyone can do what these wild athletes can! In-line skating has quickly grown from being a summer practice for ice-hockey players into a full-fledged sport. Inspired by the aggressive tricks of skateboarding, in-line skaters perform incredible feats on ramps, in races, and on the streets! This book gives children an insight into: thrilling downhill racing; vertical or ramp skating; tips on buying the right in-line skates; the history of the sport.

Table of Contents

Keep it In-line	p. 4
From Rink to Street	p. 6
Different Strokes	p. 8
The Skates	p. 10
Skateparks	p. 12
Grind it Down	p. 14
Tricky Riding	p. 16
Take Flight	p. 18
Competitions	p. 20
Skating Stars	p. 22
The Need for Speed	p. 24
Off to the Races	p. 26
Safe Skating	p. 28
Take it in Stride	p. 30
Glossary & Index	p. 32
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