In-Line Skating - Softcover

Powell, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0873223993 ISBN 13: 9780873223997

Publisher: Human Kinetics+ Publishers Inc, 1992

Synopsis

A definitive guide to fundamentals for in-line skating such as correct posture, "stroke and glide" techniques, stopping safely, and mastering carving and crossover turns. Covers drills, tips for correcting errors, aerobic and cross-training benefits, the sport's history and popularity, choosing the right equipment, and more. Both authors are expert in-line skaters. 45 photographs and 56 line drawings.

About this title

From the Publisher

"In-Line Skating is the most comprehensive, updated guide to in-line skating yet. It reflects the changes and diversity of the sport that have occurred in the short life of in-line skating’s existence and gives the recreational or beginning skater a taste of what’s possible."

Kalinda Mathis Director, Instructor Certification Program International In-line Skating Association

"Everything you’d ever need from in-line skate basics to more advanced moves is covered in In-Line Skating. It’s especially helpful for those wishing to strengthen their fitness through skating."

Heather Hach Associate Editor InLine Magazine

"This book will help you brainstorm and see in your head how to perform different tricks. It contains a wealth of information. I especially like the tips on kinetic motion."

Ryan Jacklone 1995 Street Skating World Champion

About the Author

Mark Powell has competed in freestyle skiing, skateboarding, in-line skating, and triathlon events over the last 20-plus years. In 1978 he was the Intermountain Skateboarding Champion. In the first edition of In-Line Skating, Powell and co-author John Svensson shared techniques on learning how to in-line skate that were based on the methods used to teach downhill skiing.

Powell is a realtor and freelance writer who has had one other book and numerous magazine articles published. He lives in Redmond, Washington, with his wife Jo. Together they enjoy a variety of outdoor sports.

John Svensson is the director of development for the in-line skating division of K2 Corporation. He began in-line skating in 1979 and has raced for both the Rollerblade and Ultrawheels road teams. He was also a member of the U.S. National Ski Team (Nordic) for six years.

Svensson is a former world record holder for downhill speed on in-lines, having reached a speed of 72 miles per hour on skates he designed and built. His father Einer is a World Masters Cross-Country Ski Champion.

Svensson lives on Vashon Island, off the coast of Seattle, with his wife Yvette and his children, Gunde and Anika.

About this edition

• Publisher: Human Kinetics+ Publishers Inc
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0873223993
• ISBN 13: 9780873223997
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 152