Skateboarding For Dummies


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A beginner’s guide to skating for fun, fitness, and self-expression Skateboarding For Dummies teaches you the basics of the fun and popular sport of skateboarding, so you can start shredding. Author Daewon Song has been a pro skateboarder for 30 years and is considered to be the most technically gifted skateboarder of all time. He is passionate about the sport and shares his enthusiasm and experience in this easy-to-read guide. Skateboarding is a fun, challenging, and inclusive sport that can also be a powerful outlet for self-expression. With this book, you’ll learn cool tricks, safe skating, and skatepark etiquette. Plus, you’ll discover how skateboarding can bring positivity to your life, building your confidence and self-esteem. Shop for your first skateboard and essential accessories Learn the basics of riding a skateboard at a skatepark Get step-by-step instructions for performing classic tricks Discover the history of skateboarding Skateboarding is for everyone, regardless of age or background, and Skateboarding For Dummies is for anyone who wants to give this sport a try.




Skateboarding For Dummies


Book Description

A beginner’s guide to skating for fun, fitness, and self-expression Skateboarding For Dummies teaches you the basics of the fun and popular sport of skateboarding, so you can start shredding. Author Daewon Song has been a pro skateboarder for 30 years and is considered to be the most technically gifted skateboarder of all time. He is passionate about the sport and shares his enthusiasm and experience in this easy-to-read guide. Skateboarding is a fun, challenging, and inclusive sport that can also be a powerful outlet for self-expression. With this book, you’ll learn cool tricks, safe skating, and skatepark etiquette. Plus, you’ll discover how skateboarding can bring positivity to your life, building your confidence and self-esteem. Shop for your first skateboard and essential accessories Learn the basics of riding a skateboard at a skatepark Get step-by-step instructions for performing classic tricks Discover the history of skateboarding Skateboarding is for everyone, regardless of age or background, and Skateboarding For Dummies is for anyone who wants to give this sport a try.




Skateboarder's Start-Up


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Providing updated and revised chapters on safety, equipment, and basic skills, this instructional guide discusses the fundamentals of skateboarding. Presented in a helpful question and answer format, beginners will find information on buying a first board, where to plant one's feet, how to stay safe while learning new stunts, and the history of ...




Figure Skating For Dummies?


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A complete introduction to figure skating, this fun and friendly book gives figure skating enthusiasts an inside peek at the colorful and competitive world of figure skating. Easy-to-understand explanations of the technical merits, judging, and scoring are given. Photos & line drawings.




Skateboarding Basics: Your Beginners Guide


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Skateboarding Basics: Your Beginners Guide is a simple and easy-to-read book in which you'll discover top tips and practical advice to learn all about skateboarding including.... The History of Skateboarding Popularity of Skateboarding What Makes Skateboarding Popular Protective Gear for Skateboarding Choosing the Right Shoes Choosing a Skateboard Choosing Skateboard Wheels Putting Your Skateboard Together Balancing on Your Skateboard How to Grip a Skateboard Essential Tips for Beginners Riding a Skateboard Tricks for Beginners Improving Your Skateboarding Style Mastering Tricks




Figure Skating


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As a sport, an art, a fitness activity, nothing quite beats figure skating for excitement, grace, beauty, or fun. Now former U.S. Champion figure skater John Misha Petkevich shows how you can find your full potential as a figure skater no matter what your age or ability. The lavishly illustrated volume includes: Detailed instructional-photo sequences What to look for in skates, clothing, rinks, and instruction Getting started 6 basic turns that every figure skater should know 15 spins that you can master The keys to preforming 19 clasic figure skating jumps and splits




DevOps For Dummies


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Develop faster with DevOps DevOps embraces a culture of unifying the creation and distribution of technology in a way that allows for faster release cycles and more resource-efficient product updating. DevOps For Dummies provides a guidebook for those on the development or operations side in need of a primer on this way of working. Inside, DevOps evangelist Emily Freeman provides a roadmap for adopting the management and technology tools, as well as the culture changes, needed to dive head-first into DevOps. Identify your organization’s needs Create a DevOps framework Change your organizational structure Manage projects in the DevOps world DevOps For Dummies is essential reading for developers and operations professionals in the early stages of DevOps adoption.




The Skateboarding Field Manual


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Winner of American Library Association award: Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers: 2010 An illustrated guide to skateboarding skills and techniques. Skateboarding is more than a sport; it is a passion and way of life driven by those who love to push the limits of gravity and inertia while bending the notions of social acceptability. The Skateboarding Field Manual addresses both the intricacies of the sport and the intangibles of its culture. Skateboard enthusiast and journalist Ryan Stutt provides outstanding advice, which ranges from how to stand on your board and how to fall without causing injuries to how to perform grinds, slides and flips. This comprehensive reference is simply the very best manual on the sport of skateboarding. There are 33 maneuvers and tricks for beginners to intermediates, all illustrated with over 350 custom color photographs by skateboarding photographer Harry Gils. Other features include: A 12-page primer on skate culture, including history, deck art, skateboarding in the media and the importance of homemade skate videos and photos. A beginner's guide to parts, safety equipment and skatepark etiquette. Instructions on the basic techniques of pushing, turning, dropping-in, ollies and nollies. Advice on flips, grinds and slides for rails, ramps and ledges, including the varial flip, the nose grind and the board slide. The Skateboarding Field Manual is the essential guide for anyone looking to master the art of skateboarding and to understand its unique culture.




All You Need to Know about Playing Skateboarding for Beginners


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ARE YOU READY TO EMBARK ON AN EXHILARATING JOURNEY INTO THE WORLD OF SKATEBOARDING? "All You Need to Know About Playing Skateboarding for Beginners" is your go-to manual, meticulously crafted to transform you from a novice into a confident and skilled skateboarder. This comprehensive guide is not just a book; it's your ticket to mastering the art of skateboarding, ensuring you roll into the world of skating with confidence, style, and safety. SETTING UP Unlock the secrets to selecting the ideal skateboard, understanding deck sizes and types, and embracing essential safety equipment. Your journey begins here - lay the foundation for your skateboarding adventure! THE BASIC SKATEBOARDING Discover the nuances of the right posture and stance, master riding and pushing techniques, execute simple turns and motions, and learn foolproof techniques for stopping. Elevate your skills from the very basics! SKATEPARK STYLE Navigate through skatepark configurations, conquer ramps and features, abide by safety procedures, and embrace courtesy towards fellow skaters. Unleash your potential in the heart of the skateboarding community. TIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS Dive into advanced techniques - Ollie, Kickback, 180 Degrees of Frontside and Backside, Nose Manuals, and Manuals. Elevate your skills and stand out as a true skateboard virtuoso. SECRET MANAGEMENT TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Unlock the mysteries of flip techniques (Heel flip, Kick flip), master ramp maneuvers (360 Flip, Air), prioritize safety precautions, and delve into the rich community and culture of skateboarding. CARE FOR YOUR SKATEBOARD Ensure your skateboard's longevity with frequent inspection and cleaning, changing out grip tape, adjusting and tightening trucks, and meticulous maintenance of wheels and bearings. STYLES OF SKATEBOARDING AND SUBCULTURES Explore diverse styles - street skateboarding, vert skateboarding, unstructured skateboarding, cruising, and longboarding. Immerse yourself in the vibrant communities and subcultures of skateboarding. SAFETY OF SKATEBOARDING Prioritize safety with essential tips for preventing injuries, emphasizing the importance of protective gear, offering first aid solutions for typical accidents, and navigating traffic-related skateboarding. ESTABLISHING A SKATEBOARDING NETWORK Forge connections by joining local skateboarding groups, participating in competitions and events, endorsing skateboarding projects, and championing inclusivity within the skateboarding community. SKATEBOARDING AND THE MEDIA Understand the impact of skateboarding on popular culture, explore influential films and documentaries, delve into the role of social media, and scrutinize the representation of skateboarding in mainstream media. CONCLUSION Recap key takeaways, find encouragement for continued improvement, and explore the future trends shaping the dynamic world of skateboarding. Why wait? Elevate your skateboarding journey now! GRAB YOUR COPY and roll into a future of endless possibilities




Skateboards and Skateboarding


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