Surfing: Mastering Waves from Basic to Intermediate

by Elliott Almond

* Includes basic to intermediate techniques, surf culture, and competitive surfing
* Author is an award-winning journalist and life-long surfer

Surfing's not just for rebels anyone with the desire to ride a wave is grabbing a board and heading to the beach. Each year, this artform-cum-sport gains popularity as business executives, grandmas, teenagers, coastal dwellers, and adventure travelers get stoked to catch swells. This new guidebook by sports writer and waterman Elliott Almond is a primer for the uninitiated as well as a handbook for the experienced ready to build on their fundamental skills.

Covering topics ranging from basic surfing techniques to surfing fitness prep (including exercises to get your arms ready for all that paddling and stretches to keep you limber) and from history, surf culture, and a complete explanation of gear, to how to find the right board for you, this book also features insights from industry leaders, pro surfers, and instructors. With more than three decades of surfing experience to share, Almond offers clear, authoritative guidance to help those venturing into uncharted waters find their way safely and confidently.

211 pages, Paperback

First published March 31, 2009

Reviews

[Elliott]

This is my book. Pass the word.

[Max McKinnon · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’ve had this on my to checkout list for a while, but it was pretty bad. Title should be “intro to the ocean, waves, and an overview of surfing”. Has nothing to do with beginner to intermediate progression

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

If only I'd read this book BEFORE I went to surf camp in Costa Rica..........

[Remy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for the beginner with lots to think about and a concise way of demystifying a lot of things. It gives a good base to grow on for theory and more technical understandings.