Snowboarding FROM THE PUBLISHER
Choose the snowboard perfect for your needs. Distinguish board types and purposes. Tune up for performance. Add accessories that will increase stimulation. Maneuver on beginner slopes and gradually increase your skill level. Glide across bumps and powder with greater confidence.
Discover the difference between backcountry, resort recreation and competitive snowboarding. Understand the ethics and safety requirements important to the sport. Catch big air and slalom moguls in weeks.
SYNOPSIS
For a generation the Basic Essentials series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Essentials books tell you what you need to know.
Discover how to choose the right equipment for your riding style, dress for riding comfort in all weather, keep your snowboard in top condition, make your first turns, ride the lift, and choose your line and safely snowboard in the backcountry.