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Mastering Skateboarding
Ever watched pro skaters and wished you knew how they were able to pull off the tricks that you see? If so, then Mastering Skateboarding is the resource for you! Two-time world champion skateboarder Per Welinder teams up with longtime skateboard advocate Peter Whitley to bring you the techniques and tricks used by the pros. But the information doesn’t stop there. Welinder and Whitley also provide in-depth coverage of skateboarding equipment, including how to select the components that work best for you and how to build and tune a board that fits your individual riding style. Packed with 88 tricks, this full-color guide is the only resource you’ll need to pull off all the moves you’ve dreamed of doing. Whether you ride street or vert, competitive or recreational, Mastering Skateboarding has you covered. Add this one-of-a-kind resource to your collection and you’ll soon be ready to put your new skills on display!
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272 pages, Paperback
First published November 22, 2011
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February 28, 2013
I read the book "Mastering Skateboarding." It's not a book with main characters and plots and such, it's more of an instructional book on how to get started and how to get better in general at skateboarding. It's super helpful for anyone who looking to get started in the sport of skating or anyone who has already started and wants to improve their skills. I would recommend this book for the people I described in the last sentence.
What I liked about the book is it was completely honest about everything. It didn't say that it'll guarantee you to be a better skater in a matter of days or anything. It said that it'll take time and a lot of practice, which it does. It talked about all the different techniques for almost every trick there is and made certain things very clear and easy to understand. It also had a couple pictures here and there to help with a better understanding of the trick.
There's not much I can say about not liking the book. I guess it could have been a bit more clear on some things, but not much. And everything that wasn't entirely clear were all little things that didn't need much time spent on.
So over all like I said earlier, this is a great book for anybody looking to get started or already in the sport of skating. It has every type of trick; from the first trick for beginners to some of the more complex for those looking for a challenge.
What I liked about the book is it was completely honest about everything. It didn't say that it'll guarantee you to be a better skater in a matter of days or anything. It said that it'll take time and a lot of practice, which it does. It talked about all the different techniques for almost every trick there is and made certain things very clear and easy to understand. It also had a couple pictures here and there to help with a better understanding of the trick.
There's not much I can say about not liking the book. I guess it could have been a bit more clear on some things, but not much. And everything that wasn't entirely clear were all little things that didn't need much time spent on.
So over all like I said earlier, this is a great book for anybody looking to get started or already in the sport of skating. It has every type of trick; from the first trick for beginners to some of the more complex for those looking for a challenge.
February 22, 2016
The author knows his stuff. Very detailed and easy to understand
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