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The fast track to great snowboarding
Read it, watch it, do it with this innovative book and 30-minute DVD for anyone itching to get up off the sofa and go!
Clear step-by-step coaching and inspirational photography in the book will get you started or improve your skills. Then, master techniques with your own virtual coach – from the goofy foot to the heelside turn, the 30-minute DVD uses 360 degree live-action freeze-frame graphics and slow-motion sequences guaranteed to get you freeriding in no time.
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is hands down the best instructional book about snowboarding I've read and i think that I have read most of the ones on the market at the moment. What makes it great is
1. That its written by an amazing Snowboard instructor who has many years or pro-riding at the top level and teaching riders of all levels.
2. That the book is great for someone just starting or someone who is already a decent rider
3. It's well laid out with, well written, good diagrams and some amazing photographs
4. It comes with a DVD
1. That its written by an amazing Snowboard instructor who has many years or pro-riding at the top level and teaching riders of all levels.
2. That the book is great for someone just starting or someone who is already a decent rider
3. It's well laid out with, well written, good diagrams and some amazing photographs
4. It comes with a DVD
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Neil's book is the first snowboard title I've encountered that covers the modern foot-steering technique. That alone would make it stand out from the crowd, but it goes far beyond that. The book covers the "McNab Four Point Pressure Control System", a new evolution in snowboard technique that is suitable for the whole spectrum of riders - from complete beginners to the advanced and experienced.
I had the pleasure of learning the system on one of the McNab Technical Performance Clinics last year and it is an utter joy to use - very powerful, very natural and suitable for all kinds of terrain and conditions.
As a qualified instructor, I can highly recommend this book to both novices looking for some up-to-date background reading, as well as more established snowboarders looking to take their riding to the next level. The text is clear and readable, the photos and diagrams support the information presented, and the book is broken down into small sections which are great for flicking through. Adding a DVD was a stroke of genius - although short, seeing the exercises in action really helps to get the ideas across. Snowboarding is not a static activity!
If you want to discover how to ride snowboards using a modern, efficient and solid technique do yourself a favour and buy this book.
I had the pleasure of learning the system on one of the McNab Technical Performance Clinics last year and it is an utter joy to use - very powerful, very natural and suitable for all kinds of terrain and conditions.
As a qualified instructor, I can highly recommend this book to both novices looking for some up-to-date background reading, as well as more established snowboarders looking to take their riding to the next level. The text is clear and readable, the photos and diagrams support the information presented, and the book is broken down into small sections which are great for flicking through. Adding a DVD was a stroke of genius - although short, seeing the exercises in action really helps to get the ideas across. Snowboarding is not a static activity!
If you want to discover how to ride snowboards using a modern, efficient and solid technique do yourself a favour and buy this book.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is superb, its relevant whether you are a beginner or have been snowboarding many years.
The DVD brings to life the theory enabling you to see it being put into practice by Neil.
The McNab pressure controls system allows you to learn to ride the board using just the feet rather than the whole body. This moves you from the 'chalet girl shuffle' to carving right on the edge.
Having just returned from a McNab technical freeride clinic in chamonix the book will enable me to keep riding the right way until my return to the Alps in 2008
The book is a must have for any snowboarder regardless of skill.
The DVD brings to life the theory enabling you to see it being put into practice by Neil.
The McNab pressure controls system allows you to learn to ride the board using just the feet rather than the whole body. This moves you from the 'chalet girl shuffle' to carving right on the edge.
Having just returned from a McNab technical freeride clinic in chamonix the book will enable me to keep riding the right way until my return to the Alps in 2008
The book is a must have for any snowboarder regardless of skill.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
the mans a legend
Buy it read it watch it then go play in the snow....great detail throughout with fantastic pictures awesome must have if your a keen snowboarder wanting to have more knowledge
Published 4 months ago by swaledale dub
really good snowboard support
I took a chance on this book/dvd but it's been really helpful and easy to follow and I would definately recommend for anyone either beginner or intermediate.
Published 12 months ago by Clif22
Instruction Manual
It is a good book, very clear photos and is step by step. Good to have it to progress x
Published 14 months ago by E. Lee
Great book & Easy to read and put into practice
Bought for my daughter for xmas she and her boyfriend were going snowboarding 2 days later; they had had a couple of lessons but still found the tips were very easy to read and put... Read more
Published 16 months ago by ssr
higly recommended!
I snowboarded for three years before buying this book. I was finding it hard to progress, and this book helped me go back to basics and correct some bad habits. Read more
Published 18 months ago by wild duck
Helpful and very informative introduction to snowboarding
This is a very useful package - the book is well written with clear and easy to follow instructions, which are thoroughly backed up by the DVD footage. Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2010 by Hebe Rutter
Time to tackle those bad habits
I borrowed the DVD and book from a friend while on a snowboarding holiday, and it had an overnight impact. Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2009 by Simon Thompson
Not bad but
It was OK but most of the diagrams and videos are by/for those riding goofy. I have to think so much to convert them my brain hurts
Published on 11 July 2009 by Ms. S. Armitage
Used this book as a novice and it was excellent, real life experience
Firstly I am 35 years old, went snowboarding for the first time back in 1999 for a week and never did it again, family houses etc put a hold on this sort of stuff. Read more
Published on 24 April 2009 by Mr. D. A. Parsons
Excellent guide for complete beginner
First winter snow holiday. Small 50+ female.
Bought this book and DVD before travelling, and was on a blue run second day. Read more
Bought this book and DVD before travelling, and was on a blue run second day. Read more
Published on 8 April 2009 by Bronwen Johnston
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