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The Complete in-Line Skater
by Joel Rappelfeld, Kathleen M. Skelly (Illustrator)
ISBN-10
0312152671
ISBN-13
9780312152673
List Price
$18.99
Book Specs
Binding
Trade PaperPublisher
St. Martin's GriffinPublished on
Sep 15, 1996Edition
1st Edition
Dimensions
5.50x0.41x8.50 Inches
Weight
0.52 Pounds
About the Book
With The Complete In-Line Skater handbook, you'll learn America's hottest sport--and have fun doing it!!
In-line skating is fun and easy to learn. It's also a great low-impact way to get your heart and legs in shape.
The Complete In-Line Skater is the perfect skater's companion. Written by experienced teacher Joel Rappelfeld, this book tells you everything you need to know about equipment, basic and advanced skating techniques, safety and improving fitness.
Over 100 professional line drawings help illustrate the text, which includes chapters on:
Equipment: The most popular models and how to select and care for the right skates for you
Basic striding, turning and stopping techniques
Advanced techniques to master the sport--even cross train for skiing or hockey!
Maneuvers to handle curbs, potholes, and other obstacles
A skater's workout to build stamina and strength
Pains and strains: how to avoid them
List of skating terms, organizations, and publications