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“This is just the book for anyone wanting to get into surfing...a fine combination of authoritative explication and practical know–how.” TimesOnline Tuesday 19 August 2008
“…takes you through all the essential first steps”.Carve Surfing Magazine
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"This is just the book for anyone wanting to get into surfing...a fine combination of authoritative explication and practical know-how." TimesOnline Tuesday 19 August 2008 "...takes you through all the essential first steps".Carve Surfing Magazine
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70 of 71 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Wayne Alderson's book covers all the important issues necessary to give anyone who wants to start surfing a fun, safe and informed introduction to this sport. The book takes the beginner through the fundamentals in good detail with clear photographs and illustrations. Since the author is British it is geared to surfers in the UK. However it has a very sensible approach to learning the fundamentals of surfing that anyone can benefit from. It also covers all the ancillary issues such as equipment selection, safety and surfing weather in practical detail. Above all it is easy and fun to read. With more advanced techniques also included it provides support even to intermediate or advanced surfers wanting another angle on surfing at their level. I have surfed in the UK, in Japan, Indonesia and Australia and I find myself using this book as a reference time and again to help refresh and move my surfing to the next level. Read, surf and enjoy.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I got this book a week before my first ever surfing lesson, and it made me feel so much more confident going in the water, answering some of my questions and giving tips just on things like carrying your board, and paddling out, which all seem quite simple, but to a beginner can be a bit overwhelming all put together. It was great to come back to as well, to review what I'd done, and provides some good information on the different types of boards. It also contains some basic information about rips, currents, what forms waves, and what causes them to break, which I also found fascinating. It is very basic, but as a beginner that's all you need, and I'd definitely recommend it to ayone starting out.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Good little book to start off with.
You could have this before you start surfing to get you through the basics of board purchasing etc. or do as i did, and buy it after you have some of the gear and have been a couple of times, so that you can start doing it right.
A little bit more explanation wouldn't go amiss on some of the points but the basics are all there to get out and practice, as well as usefull info on areas such as board repair.
On the whole, a good starting point.
You could have this before you start surfing to get you through the basics of board purchasing etc. or do as i did, and buy it after you have some of the gear and have been a couple of times, so that you can start doing it right.
A little bit more explanation wouldn't go amiss on some of the points but the basics are all there to get out and practice, as well as usefull info on areas such as board repair.
On the whole, a good starting point.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
great little handbook
Bought for 14 year old beginner surfer...has had his head in and out of it ever since. Nicely written, appropriate help and advice for uk surfers beginners and above. Read more
Published 4 months ago by kirlyg
2nd to none
Before this book I was a complete ignoramus who didn't have a clue about anything to do with surfing. Brilliant brilliant book.
Published 9 months ago by Peter B
Go for it!
If you buy one book when learning to surf, this is the best option. Clear instructions, great pics and the author really relates to what it's like to be starting out as a surfer
Published 19 months ago by CA
Exactly what you need to get started
When I started surfing not to long ago and before I had a lesson, I bought this book to give me an introduction to the sport. Its exactly what you need. Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2009 by Chris H Xbl: rabidMONKEYninj
best guide into surfing!
Easy and quick understanding of the key aspects of surfing. Best for beginners but also for intermediate surfers who want to push their surfing to the limits (riding tubes!). Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2009 by Hektoria
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