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Surf Nation: In Search of the Fast Lefts and Hollow Rights of Britain and Ireland (Paperback)

by Alex Wade (Author)

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Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd (2 Jul 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0743285980
ISBN-13: 978-0743285988
Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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'(A) clever counterpoint to the idea that surfing has to happen in
the sun'

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'Addictive . . . A highly readable celebration of surfing, Surf
Nation gives much-needed literary credibility to British and Irish
surfing'

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4.0 out of 5 stars Framing the British Surfer's Experience, 30 Aug 2007

By	J. Boucher "chrubble" (Manchester, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have just finished this book and have to say, as a novice surfer, I found it to be a great snapshot, not only of the current state of British surfing and charters on the scene, but also the history of the sport around the UK. I thought that Alex Wade gave an insightful introduction to the frustrations and potential for UK surfers - And from my (fledgling) experience I can completely relate to the relentless and addictive optimism with which surfers in the UK will watch the weather and water just for the opportunity to experience even the briefest of quality rides. Backed up by Nelson and Taylor's 'Surfing UK', I've also used this book to give myself target areas to visit, not just to tackle as my surfing improves but also for the opportunity to witness some great waves and waves riders... if I'm lucky enough to be there on the right day!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Surf Nation, 19 Oct 2007

By	Peter Robinson "www.thesurfingmuseum.co.uk" (Brighton, England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Reading some of the reviews I fear some people have missed the point.
Having read Surf Nation twice I think it pretty accurately captures the good and the bad about surfing in Britain and Ireland.
It's not a story about scoring perfect waves on uncrowded beaches, it's about making the best of what's on offer.
It is well written, pretty well researched (rarely are books containing 'facts' perfect) - and it's nice to see some of the people who DON'T earn a living from surfing (where did the previous reviewer get that idea from?) have their story told.
I'm stoked to have this on my bookshelf.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Boring..........., 25 Aug 2007

By	D. Yarrow "surfaddict" (Tynemouth, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book seems pretty pointless to me, it's just some guy wondering the UK, interviewing various people who are making a living from surfing, it has the feel of a newspaper article, and doesn't seem to be about search for the Fast lefts and hollow rights in the title. I like my surfing literature to be motivational, to give some insight into the thing I love, from someone who know's their onions.
The writer doesn't even seem to be a particularly experienced surfer, or have a deep enough understanding of surfing to be writing a book about Surfing in the UK and Ireland.
I'm sure he means well, but it left me cold, If you want to read a UK surf book which will have you grabin your stick and heading for the beach, I would recomend 'Riding the Magic Carpet'. Might be a bit of a cheesy title, but it's a superb and inspirational read by a writer who has commited his life to the pursuit of wave riding.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Surfing book for Surfers
It's a great book; it definitely shows what the English coast has to offer and how the breaks play a part in shaping not only our boards but the people that ride them. Read more

Published 15 months ago by James Scott

4.0 out of 5 stars A broad, thoughtful and vivid picture of the UK and Ireland surf scene
As two fellow reviewers, D. Yarrow and James Bulpett, and Alex Wade himself have pointed out, this is not a book documenting an extensive Britain and Ireland surfari by an expert... Read more

Published 15 months ago by M Tyers

5.0 out of 5 stars Surfing Development UK
I read this book in 3 hours whilst waiting to get into a music festival. During down time I returned and made notes on numerous references to British surfing and the future of our... Read more

Published 19 months ago by S. J. Jayham

5.0 out of 5 stars Stop whining!
Travelling from his home breaks of Cornwall to spots as wild as the west of Ireland and the Orkneys, as unexpected as East Anglia and as off-the-wall as South Wales, Alex Wade... Read more

Published 19 months ago by W. Alderson

3.0 out of 5 stars Unqualified voice
I share a similar opinion to another reviewer who was left feeling "cold" by this book. I have a reasonably extensive surf library and have surfed for 20 years and it is obvious... Read more

Published 19 months ago by James Bulpett

1.0 out of 5 stars Didn't Do It For Me...
I wanted to like this book, but just found it extremely tedious, sadly. It really didn't work for me, to the point whereby I barely had the will to finish it. Read more

Published 21 months ago by W. Dawes

5.0 out of 5 stars surf nation
I have a huge collection of surf books and this is agreat read at a great price. Well written - as good as riding the magic carpet if not better

Published 21 months ago by C. M. Dunstan

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