Figure skating is one of the most popular spectator sports in the USA, yet it eludes definitive categorization. In this work, Ellyn Kastnbaum examines figure skating from multiple perspectives: as sport, as performance, and even as spectacle, guiding the reader through both the technical aspects of skating and the sometimes convoluted roles of ...
Learn America's Hottest New Sport--And Have Fun Doing It!! In-line skating is fun and easy to learn. It's also a great low-impact way to get your heart and legs in shape. "The Complete In-Line Skater" is the perfect skater's companion. Written by an experienced teacher, this book tells you everything you need to know about equipment, basic and ...
William Nealy''s strip-cartoon illustrations combine insight with humour, and his twisted sense of humour , knowledge and hard-earned crash-and-burn skating experienc e makes for a comprehensive and detailed guide to inline ska ting. '
By 1942, there were more than 3,000 roller rinks in America, and more than 10 million people skating. That era is captured in this glorious graphic portrait of the country's Golden Age of roller skating (1939-1959), which also illuminates America's rapidly changing society from the end of the Depression through the wartime '40s to the '50s.
Anyone interested in roller hockey will find a complete guide to the game in this book, from fundamentals to advanced techniques, from rules to equipment, as well as practical insights based on the author's own experiences in both ice hockey and roller hockey. Photos, diagrams, & charts.
This book is a guide to discovering the exercise benefits and pure enjoyment of in-line skating (also known as rollerblading). Mark Powell, an expert skate dancer and instructor, and John Svensson, a top skate designer and racer, clearly explain all the fundamentals readers need to make their skating experience safe and fun. More than 100 ...
A guide to inline skating which starts with the basic skills of inline skating and moves through sculling, stopping and falling safely, to more challenging techniques such as performing a complex crossover turn. Special sections cover the maintenance and repair of inline skates, what to wear and safety equipment. Practical advice is given on where ...
Covers both in-line sports with a strong emphasis on safety and fun. Endorsed by the National In-Line Hockey Association and the International In-Line Skating Association.
Everything you need to know to join this action-packed, rapidly growing sport is covered. The right equipment, rocking your wheels, creative moves, swizzles, turning, crossovers, and the all-important stopping. It's all here in this photo-filled guide, plus lots more. Before long you'll be rolling, rocking, scoring goals, and having a great time ...
Welcome to the world's fastest growing sport -- rollerblading. Combining the exhilaration of skiing with the grace of ice skating, the popularity of in-line skating is spreading at an incredible rate. Techniques, tricks and equipment covered.
In 64 packed pages, kids will learn an enormous amount about roller skating. The book focuses primarily on in-line skating but includes a bit on quad, which is making something of a comeback. Chapter 1 covers the fundamentals of the sport. Chapter 2 introduces kids to aggressive skating, the in-line sport at the X Games Chapter 3 covers roller ...
This vividly illustrated series introduces the who, what and how of extreme sports. The book emphasizes safety amd proper training and features tips on technique, tricks and gear as well as profiles of top competitors.
For those of America's 32 million in-line skaters looking to skate beyond the rink or smooth path, here's a book that offers all they'll need to tame what the real world can throw at them. "Advanced In-Line Skating" offers the keys to moving safely in traffic and on hills, fitness and cross-training, racing, touring, tricks, roller hockey, and ...
A thorough course of training and instruction for anyone interested in in-line skating, with straightforward instructions accompanied by drawings and the International In-Line Skating Association curriculum.
A lively in-line skating how-to for baby-booming women and a personal journey of empowerment in the Babe way, "Babes on Blades" addresses the specific needs of baby boomers looking to rejuvenate not only their bodies, but their spirits as well. This book will inspire women of all ages to get off the settee and into the streets where they belong.
"Wheel expert" Albert Fried-Cassorla presents an easy-to-use guide to help any beginner start off safely down the road to in-line success. Combining photos, illustrations, and simple instructions, In-Line Skating helps beginners learn everything they need to know--including safety issues, first moves, advanced moves, speed skating, and ramps.
Discusses the history, equipment, and techniques of various types of roller skating including recreational skating, speed skating, roller skate dancing, and roller skate hockey.
Presents instructions, information, and tips for outdoor skaters from beginner to expert, including sections on equipment, basic and advanced maneuvers, skateboard parks, and skate touring.
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