Snowboarding: A Woman's Guide (Ragged Mountain Press Woman's Guide) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book really helped me prepare for my first day snowboarding. I used a lot of the techniques presented on my first day. The authors gives great tips and there are tons of photos. She explains everything really well. There is also a section on what to look for when buying equipment which will come in handy once you get better at snowboarding. It is a great book for women because it is written for women from a woman's point of view. Extremely helpfull!

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Over 1.28 million women are now carving the slopes on snowboards.Author Julia Carlson, an expert snowboarder, has written this unique guide to encourage women of all ages to enjoy the thrill and freedom ofthis popular winter sport. The book is packed with practical advice:how to get started...step-by-step instructions and drills...equipmentfor women...facts and misperceptions...choosing your own style...andmuch more.

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Go Snowboard: Read It, Watch It, Do It (GO SERIES) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book deserves 5 starts but I can't update my rating on second edit.
My background is 9 years of snowboarding and I can bomb down the mountain really fast but I bought this book because I want to improve my carve and steeps control. The unique DVD/book combination was appealing to me.
Compared to other snowboarding books I read, this book's approach is easy to follow and teaches specific drills for carving.
I have taken the carving drills to the mountain for a day and I already feel the difference. (I actually marked my board's corners with stick-on A, B, C, and D letters)
Beginners will benefit from the first 2 chapters and they cover most of the book but the reality of the sport is that you have to get out there for minimum 2 consecutive days before you link a few turns.
I felt that the riding fakie section is way too short but following the pressure point drills makes something that seems hard easy.
The freestyle section is OK but doesn't teach any turns and I really want to find a good drill to get my first 180 in. However, the teaching on how to do ollies described in this book is better than any others from the internet or other books.
One thing that might make the book a little confusing for some, the instructor in the book rides goofy (like me) and if you ride regular it might be a little hard to picture what to do. However, if you want to see him riding regular foot, get a mirror and watch the video in the mirror.

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For everyone ready to take on a new sport, to engage in competition, and to carve out a new physique, the Go Series is a coach, rulebook, and starter kit-all rolled up into one fast-paced an innovative package. These step-by-step book-and-DVD packages give readers all the knowledge, instruction, advice, and encouragement they need to get up and go!

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