Wakeboarding: Techniques and Tricks

By Stephanie Cooperman

High Interest Books Offer the Techniques and Tricks of Each of These Exciting Extreme Sports The so-called unconventional sports that include in-line skating, snowboarding, and rock sport climbing are in the mainstream today. They are radical sports that have captured the imaginations of millions of middle schoolers and teens nationwide, and now many millions of sports fans are outside jumping curbs, riding berms, and chugging up mountain trails. Rad Sports is a "how-to" sports series specially designed for beginners in each of six sports. The basics are explained so that beginners can learn good, safe habits now rather than trying to correct bad habits later. In-depth descriptions of each sport--including step-by-step photo sequences of techniques and tricks, sporting rules, and the proper safety gear to wear--make these books indispensable tools for novice middle school sports enthusiasts. Wakeboarding combines the thrill of water-skiing with the drama of surfboarding--and it's easy to learn This book provides all the instruction one needs--from equipment to safety to getting up the very first time--to get started in this international sport. Vivid photographs show readers each step of the many tricks taught in the book.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1435890744
• ISBN13: 9781435890749
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8