The Art of Snowboarding

Download or read book The Art of Snowboarding written by Jim Smith and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 2006-09-19 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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-lapse photographs 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.