Snowboarding: A Woman's Guide Ragged Mountain Press Woman's Guides: Amazon.co.uk: Julia Carlson: Books

Paperback: 142 pages
Publisher: Ragged Mountain Press; 1st ed. edition (1 Nov 1998)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0070120382
ISBN-13: 978-0070120389
Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18.5 x 1 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 716,470 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #36 in Books > Sports, Hobbies & Games > Winter Sports > Snowboarding
- #66 in Books > Sports, Hobbies & Games > Winter Sports > Skiing > Practical Guides
- #69 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Speciality Travel > Skiing

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'This new series is designed to teach outdoor skills to women in the way they learn...Women of all ages describe how they overcame obstacles, what they enjoyed the most, or just how they felt about undertaking a new activity ...extremely well done and appealing' - "Library Journal" (starred review). The snowboarding boom is taking over mountain resorts everywhere. And it's not just seen as a badboy sport anymore. Women are doing it in record numbers, from the U.S. to Europe to Japan. Why? Snowboards are like sportscars: High performance in a small package, which makes them super fun to drive - connecting turns, boosting airs in the park, chasing fresh powder tracks in the morning, and taking on steeps, chutes, bumps, even the backcountry. Now Julia Carlson - former national champion, world cup competitor, coach, and leading snowboard designer - has written the first book that's jam-packed with practical advice specially tooled for women of all ages.Get the most out of the snowboarding experience with Carlson's savvy advice and on-point instructions. Find the right board for your size and riding style. Get boots that are really designed for female feet. Hit the slopes at your own pace, cautious or daring! Connect turns in a day or two at most. Carve everything from steeps to powder. Tune your board. Handle any trail with confidence. "Snowboarding: A Woman's Guide" has a ton of practical advice on how to get started; step-by-step instructions and drills; equipment choices; family-style boarding; and, personal tips from all kinds of real live women snowboarders- Olympians Betsy Shaw and Barrett Christy, clothing expert Ali Napolitano, shop owner Stacie Genchi, and plenty of first-timers. Like Carlson says, "The styles are incredibly different, but the stoke is always the same. So, welcome!"

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This is a book of beginner to intermediate instruction for snowboarders, with a difference: it's the only snowboarding book directed specifically at women. Written both for newcomers to downhill snow sports and refugees from the alpine skiing scene, Carlson's book is a complete course: getting started in the sport; evaluating and selecting affordable equipment; overcoming common fears of beginning boarders; using body position for balance and performance; safety on the slopes; involving friends and family; and get snowboarding destinations.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

Great for women - and men should take a sneak read too! 23 Dec 1999

By Gary Parker

Format:Paperback

I bought this book for my wife and she loves it. Snowboarding can seem a bit macho-dominated for some women, and this book gets past all that to teach snowboarding in a slightly more feminine way. In fact, by avoiding the teenage male nonsense and focusing on the pure sport, it's a great way for men to learn as well - so guys, buy it for your girlfriends but read it yourselves!

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

One of the best guides to women's snowboarding 18 April 1999

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When I went searching for a book on snowboarding, I didn't want just any book, written by any person. I went in search of a guide written by women for women. This has to be the best guide for not only beginning women boarders, but also for experienced boarders looking to refine their skills. The book takes a very basic approach to boarding, then gradually challenges you to get you just that one step closer to being better. Some of the topics include: Information about all Women camps, what you need to prepare yourself - clothing, equipment, etc., what to expect on the slopes, explains the different style of boarding and what might work best for you, how to take care and store your boots, boards and clothes...endless tips for just aout everything you can think of. I would definitely recommend this book to any and every woman boarder I meet. Ride like a girl.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

Kudos to Julia, this book is truly inspirational! 16 Mar 1999

This book is easy to read and chock-full of information. The pictures are strategically placed so that the reader is able to visulaize everything from how a drill works to what type of equipment is out there for women.