In-Line Skating Made Easy: A Manual for Beginners With Tips for the Experienced (Made Easy Series)

Dugard, Martin

ISBN 10: 1564409031 / ISBN 13: 9781564409034

Published by Globe Pequot Pr, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: In-Line Skating Made Easy: A Manual for Beginners With Tips for the Experienced (Made Easy Series)
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1564409031
• ISBN 13: 9781564409034
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Whether you are a beginner phenomenon or have been rollingblading for years, you'll profit from the information in this indispensible resource.

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This is a sporting craze that has infected everybody. People of all ages, both genders and every occupation are getting in-line in ever-increasing numbers. Whether youre new to this skating phenomenon or have been rolling on blades for years, you'll profit from the straightforward, friendly style and authoritative information in this indispensible resource. Included is definitive advice on equipment (skates, helmets and other protective gear), keeping-in-shape tips (stretching exercises and other injury-preventive maintenance), basic techniques (keeping your balance, first stokes, stopping and road etiquette), advanced techniques (skating backwards, slalom, power strokes) and a detailed discussions on in-line hockey, speed skating, and roller-jumping. Martin Dugard is the editor of California City Sports, a San Diego paper that features news on in-line skating and in-line hockey. He also writes feature articles for Sports Illustrated and Runners World. (8 1/2 x 9 1/2, 176 pages)