Surfing: The Ultimate Guide
- ISBN-10
- 0313380422
- ISBN-13
- 9780313380426
- Series
- Surfing
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 155
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Douglas Booth
Description
This guide showcases the world of extreme surfing, describing the unique culture associated with this daredevil's sport, providing insights into what makes the top riders tick, explaining the science of big waves, and more. * Includes a bibliography of primary and secondary sources and current websites * Provides a comprehensive glossary of surfing "vocabulary" * Contains an index of names, places, and terms relevant to the sport of surfing
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