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Summary: sorry, not all it's cracked up to be
Review: As a snowboard instructor myself, I can say there are definitely much better books out there that approach the subject in a way that's more in sync with today's growing group of riders. The author tries to intellectualize snowboarding and the tone rings insincere. Let's face it, snowboarding isn't rocket science! Just get out there and ride.
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Summary: I still read this book
Review: I got this book back in 1999 and I still bring it with me to the slopes. I feel it has helped me along the way--from just starting out to my current level of "mountain cruiser." The verbage is clean and lively yet still maintains a professional tone. Without a doubt, the graphics and photos are supurb. And the book covers all the topics you could need for a lifetime of riding, from strapping on your boots for the first time to trekking in the backcountry.
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Summary: This is a good book
Review: I read this book after taking a snowboard lesson with Lowell. He is a great teacher and his book is as good as the lesson I took at Coronet Peak in New Zealand with him. I don't agree with the person who said it makes snowboarding more complicated than it has to be. I think it has simple, easy to follow instructions that have helped me to ride better. Although I'm not yet good enough to ride black diamond trails I already know what to do when I get there from reading the book. It's good!
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Summary: I'm a snowboard Instructor
Review: I worked with Lowell for two years, and a better snowboard instructor you will not find. All issues important to learning snowboarding are covered. Lowell has probably been snowboarding for 24 years. He worked with Burton product testing, and he has many first descents under his belt.He is an innovator as far a teaching the sport is concerned. I fully endorse his book to all. Novice to expert, enjoy.
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Summary: Tops for layout and design
Review: I've flicked through this book at a retail outlet. It is exceptionally well laid out and easy to read. There are over 100 photos and the graphic style will appeal to the young at heart.
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Summary: Not helpful for beginners.
Review: I've started reading this book and have come to the conclusion that although it is an OK book with plenty of information, it is not a very good guide to learning snowboarding.
The first complaint I have is that many of the pictures are far to small to get a good sense of how the person is standing. There are some nice studio shots of a young woman in various snowboarding poses and different sunglasses, but the other shots are not so helpful.
Even less helpful is that the main snowboarding model is using a carving board and so has a completely difference stance to a standard board. This is not addressed in the book and and is a major problem. The author needs to show the kind of boards and setups that beginners and early intermediates would use. Advanced riders do not need this info, they know what they are doing.
Finally, the "lessons" are unstructured. A beginner needs to know that after their first lesson, this is what you practice. Then after your second lesson, this is what you practice. Associated with this should be tips on overcoming the problems like turning the tail because you are leaning back
All in all, I'd suggest a beginner avoids this book and looks to something a little simpler. I bought the Cindy Kleh's book from my local store and found that to be more useful for the beginner. It particularly addresses some of the pitfalls a beginner might experience and there are some great pictures to work with.
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Summary: The best book I've yet found on snowboarding
Review: This book stands far above most of the other books I've seen on snowboarding. It covers history, equipment, tuning, and (best of all) riding. Unlike other guides, it presents specific info on advanced riding, and can help you to ride better on ice, in powder, on steeps, in the park and pipe, in bumps, and in the backcountry. I work as a snowboard instructor--and am always looking for ideas and suggestions to help me teach. This book has helped me (most other books haven't) and will help you, too! Great photos and illustrations. Have fun and happy riding!
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Summary: Strap in, tune in, and pipe out!!
Review: This is a great book for someone beginning snowboarding or has intermediate experience. It has lots of excellent pictures, examples and takes you through all the basic moves through more advanced carving so that you get you down the mountain in one piece. It also provides a good overview of construction of boards and boots for purchasing information. It came in very handy prior to my trip to Jackson Hole Wyoming, some of the most extreme terrain anywhere.
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Summary: Comprehensive MUST book for beginners and experts alike
Review: Those who are interested in learning or improving board technics, this book is an absolute must. Filled with easy understandable techniques, Hart takes you through all the fundamentals and skills needed to increase performance.
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