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Excellent
An excellent publication. Diagrams are well thought out, giving all the steps required to complete a move along a timeline. The writing style and use of humour in the text and illustrations makes reading and learning fun, and the author really captures the inner thoughts of a beginning skater as he prepares to execute a move, making the reader feel comfortable with trying them. I keep the book with me and review a page or two now before I skate to hone my skills. Thanks for an excellent publication!

William Nealy's cartoon style makes In-Line skating fun.
This hilarious, way of teaching rollerblading makes skating fun.The cartoons are very explicit and cover every conceivable way of skating, safety, skate maintenance and techniques.Even though the language may be a little vulgar it is by all means a comprehensive and detailed way on learning and improving your In-line skating.

A good investmentfora beginner
This book can't be read and understood at one sitting. If you do try to read at one sitting as beginner or low intermediate skater you will certainly miss many subtle points.

I have read this book about 4 times, nearly cover-to-cover as I needed to be reminded of different points or I didn't fully read the points indicated. Of course if I were a good skater I wouldn't be doing this. There are moves I still don't understand but that's ok as I am a long way from that level at the moment
The lack of photos instead of diagrams was disappointing, but now I think diagrams are better as, there are so many and the labeling is extensive.
This book wont makes you a great skater. You need an instructor for that, but as a guide it is excellent.
I would have preferred a more-structured layout in terms of points to remember and perhaps a greater depth of explanation of subtle points.Having said that I doubt you will go wrong buying this bookgiven the audience it targets.

A Graphic Novel and Inline Primer
Sorry earlier reviewers, but I totally and unequivocally disagree that the handwriting makes this book hard to read.In my opinion, the handwriting makes it more fun and more flexible to read when the author wants to stress something textually.The whole book reads like a graphic novel and Nealy does a decent job drawing and explaining the basics of edges and glides, which I think are often illustrated poorly in other books.He also thoroughly explains and illustrates more advanced stops, turning, spins, backwards skating, and cooler, potentially-aggressive moves.There's also a cute, informative skate maintenance section at the back.Honestly, people, most skate books only cover the basics or do some overview of the skating world in general.I think this one's a winner - it goes over a great selection of topics. Based on the opening humor in the cartoons on pages roman numeral five and eleven, it is apparent that the book is not meant for innocent young minds to ponder.But give the author a break - plenty of books go over the basics in an easy-for-kids format.This one is for teens/adults who want to really know a lot of information about technique and don't just want to roll.

Contains Unnecessarily Vulgar Language
The book uses plenty of detailed sketches to provide all of the techniques you'll need to know, and then some.The content of the book is more than sufficient to enable someone to become a proficient inline skater, and is easily understandable.Unfortunately, the book is equally thorough in its use of profanity, making it unsuitable for my kids to see.A book about skating that is too profane for kids to see? Give me a break . . . ... Read more

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A lively inline 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. Recognizing that a 50-year-old body reacts differently to a fall or skill drill than a 25-year-old one, this book will inspire women of all ages to get off the couch and into the streets where they belong. ... Read more

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excellent
has drawings for the utmost beginner but I still recommend a video to see it in action.

If only I had read this book before falling!
I thoroughly enjoyed "Babes on Blades". The piece that is worth the price of the book is how to get up. It is not so simple when your feet are rolling every which way. Just read a few simple paragraphs, look at the photos and you will be back on your blades in no time. I thought the pictures were very good at explaining things and I appreciated all of the safety hints. For someone over 5, this is a must-read book. If you are younger, just have someone read it to you.

Babes on Blades: Drop Physical, Mental and Spiritual Flab...
The content of this spirited piece is filled with necessary wordy explanations of inline skating moves. The book "shows" as much as it "tells" with full page photographs illustrating the basics throughout. It goes beyond skating, actually, as it encourages all women to get off the couch and "into the streets where they belong." The underlying them is people moving from depression, oppression and personal challenges into the light of acceptance as they expand their personal paradyms. Davis' fun-loving wit and enthusiasm make this book a fast and interesting read.

Dr. Donna, editor, Health and Fitness Magazine, Hostess, Health and Fitness Solutions, a Sacramento television show ... Read more

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With a foreword by Chris Edwards, world champion skater.

Meet Chris Edwards, World Champion vert skater, who introduces you to the excitement and fun of inline skating. Every aspect of this thrilling sport is explored, from keeping your balance, taking your first steps, and stopping and falling safely, to skating downhill and performing complex crossover turns.Stunning photographs and expert advice make this the perfect guide for every young inline skater. ... Read more

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Pass on This One
Take heed.If you think you're getting a book that shows you how to execute skating moves, you aren't.What you are getting is a book that covers the obvious -- like how important it is to wear a helmet and pads.The only thing of value in this book is the list of skating "zines" and parks at the end -- which you can discover simply by doing an online search.My recommendation: Pass on this one. It's simply not worth the money.

this is the best book ever
this book tells you how to skate aggresive. This book is really awesome. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Parks & Recreation, published by National Recreation and Park Association on September 1, 1999. The length of the article is 1827 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: On a Roll.(the increasing use and diversification of inline skating, since its introduction in 1984)
Author: Christina Dendy
Publication: Parks & Recreation (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 1999
Publisher: National Recreation and Park Association
Volume: 34Issue: 9Page: 152

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This digital document is an article from Parks & Recreation, published by National Recreation and Park Association on July 1, 1998. The length of the article is 2451 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Inline skating is the fastest growing sport in the US. In the eight years since 1990, participation has grown by 850%. The health benefits are outlined and good places to skate are described.

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Title: Inline skating: coming to a community near you.(inline skating increasingly popular)(includes related information on health benefits, instructors, safety, organizations, and road rules)(Cover Story)
Author: Gil Clark
Publication: Parks & Recreation (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 1998
Publisher: National Recreation and Park Association
Volume: v33Issue: n7Page: p58(10)

Article Type: Cover Story

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This digital document is an article from Children's Digest, published by Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc. on July 1, 1997. The length of the article is 648 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The line on inline skating. (technique and tips)
Author: Judith P. Josephson
Publication: Children's Digest (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 1997
Publisher: Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc.
Volume: v47Issue: n5Page: p18(4)

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