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"Liz Miller has really done something special. Advanced In-Line Skating gives the reader a taste of all the wonderful possibilities a pair of in-line skates can provide. It will be a great resource."--Kris Simeone, Inline Certification Program Director, International Inline Skating Association

"Liz Miller's passion for the sport of in-line skating comes across clearly in Advanced In-Line Skating. This is the most complete resource for skaters of all abilities and includes all they need to reach their next level. Liz leaves no gray areas in explaining even the smallest details of every in-line discipline with factual, up-to-date information and resources. I recommend this book to everyone, even beginners, for a comprehensive overview of in-line skating."--Suzanne Nottingham, Examiner, IISA Instructor Certification Program, coauthor of Fitness In-Line Skating

"This book cracks open the world of in-line skating for those looking for more than straight-line skating on their local bike path. As people look for innovative ways to reduce stress, have fun, and get and stay fit, Advanced In-Line Skating delivers a timely guide to getting the most from a pair of skates."--Adam Steer, Director, In-Line Certification Program, Canada

"This book is the next logical step after Get Rolling. It's brimming with well-written, advanced skating techniques and key exercises to help transform you into the skater you want to be. It covers everything from speedskating, roller hockey, agressive, downhill, hybrid sports to essential safety tips, shopping advice, definitions of skate terminology and just improving and sharpening your rolling-around skills. Pack this book (with your helmet) in your skate bag and take it with you to the trail, road, or rink. It rocks and so will you!"--Jim Fink, Seattle Skate Patrol ... Read more

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Advanced?
I was looking for a book on advanced techniques -this is NOT the book.She covers roller hockey, speed skating and other topics very briefly.The book is misnamed...........should read "In Line skating Activities".....

Don't bother
Advanced? Are you kidding? This book spends a lot of time about covering a broad range of topics - but none in depth.I was looking for a good book on techniques -- well this is NOT the one.It is very superfiscial and not worth buying.I found some "beginners" books with more info!

Interesting reading, but broad rather than deep.
This book covers fairly diverse inline areas- speed, hockey, fitness, etc and as a result does not delve too deeply into any one area.If you wish to pursue any one aspect of skating, I'd recommend finding something more specialised.For example, the two areas that I specifically wish to pursue, double push and stair riding, are not covered at all.I find it especially puzzling that stair riding could be missing from a book with this title.

Still, as broad skating book, it's quite interesting and does have some good stuff on stroke technique.

verey good book
good book it tells you the basics and more. i loved it cause i love to in-line skate if you dont now after you read it you will...

hope you like this book! infact i know you willby daniel pruitt ... Read more

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Action sequences show all the techniques and tricks -- from basic to advanced.

Skateboarding's popularity continues to soar -- it has now surpassed basketball in popularity among North American youth. Skateboarding Skills is an ideal guide both for first-time riders learning the necessary skills, and for more experienced ones wanting to perfect a maneuver or master a move.

Written in an easy-to-follow style and packed with color photographs, Skateboarding Skills features:

• A review of safety issues-from avoiding an injury to landing safely on a fall
• A guide to purchasing and maintaining equipment
• Clothing guidelines -- skate shoes, helmet, and pads for knees, elbows and wrists
• Tricks, techniques and maneuvers for all levels from powerslides to kickflips
• 37 action photo sequences graded according to level from basic to advanced
• Tips from the pros, plus a glossary of skateboarding jargon and slang.

Since the sequences progress in difficulty, skateboarders can move on to the next level when ready or return to an earlier one and practice it, making Skateboarding Skills an ideal handbook for a skyrocketing sport.

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No high-tech, spandex-covered, gear-head talk here. This book gives the recreational rider - adult or adolescent - all the information necessary to get out and bike, skate, scooter, or skateboard confidently, safely, and enthusiastically. How do you fix a flat? How much do you need to spend on a bike, a scooter, or in-line skates? How much safety gear is necessary? Do you really need to wear those gel-cushioned bike shorts? From how to select the right size to when to fix it yourself and when it's smarter to take it to a repair shop, Bikes, Scooters, Skates & Boards is the guide everybody will turn to when getting ready to roll out those wheels. Dozens of clear and detailed black-and-white line drawings presented in a concealed wir-o binding make this an easy-to-use reference book.

Seasoned bike mechanic Neil Bibbins offers practical advice on how to buy the best set of wheels within your budget, from high-powered, top-of-the-line bikes to department-store scooters. He explains the basics of wheel repair - from how to keep things clean and well lubricated to how to successfully dismantle a gear assembly - and includes the top ten tools you really need to own, where to buy them, and how to use them. An in-depth section on bikes, in-line skates, scooters, and skateboards provides tried-and-true maintenance advice and easy-to-follow instructions for fixing the most common problems of each. The emphasis throughout is on fun and safety. Appendices cover where to go for more information in the library and on-line. ... Read more

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The first book ever published to document the history ofone of the worlds most cutting edge sports-skateboarding.The bookfeatures hundreds of photos of skaters, memorabilia and includesinterviews with Tony Alva and Tony Hawk.Forward by Rodney Mullen. ... Read more

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Finally,a REAL History of Skateboarding
Along with Jocko Weyland's "The Answer is Never," I would highly recommend this book as a great reference for the history of all things Skateboard. The comprehensive history isn't overshadowed by narrow histories (i.e. Dogtown's story), nor personalities (i.e. Tony Hawk as the definitive spokesman), nor stereotypes as it examines the evolution of the skateboard from its start in the 60s as a Sidewalk Surfer toy, through wavering bouts of popularity and decline, to the billion dollar industry it is today. The development of polyurethane wheels, the evolution of deck graphics, the magazines that facilitated its publicity, the rise of the pro skater, and everything in between to give skaters and non-skaters alike something to really appreciate about skateboarding.

Hopefully, author Michael Brooke considers updating the book to incorporate the latest epoch.

Lots of info and some nice pics
Bought for nephew who is a skateboard nut. He loved the glossy pictures. Also lots of info in there about the history.

Got my 12 year old to READ
This book is definitely designed for the younger reader. I liked the graphical layout and many sidebars which is ideal for a reader like my son who has the attention span of a gnat unless it has anything to do with skateboarding. For this reason, I ordered this book for him.

Initially, when he got it for xmas he put it aside then rediscovered it this month and couldnt put it down. That for me is a good thing and while i have read the negative reviews on this book regarding inaccuracies etc. I think this title is a good start for a novice skateboarder who should learn the history of a sport he loves.

While this review is totally based on the reader and not the content, i think its important for parents to know that this book works for reluctant readers!

Should be a staple in every skater's house
Very interesting historical view on skating. Reads more like a magazine, (no wonder he started one) but in a good way. We are presented with articles basically, from key skaters throughout time. My only gripe is that he hasn't done a new edition, but I really can't complain about this book.

Checked the facts.... and loved it!
I was more than a little skeptical when I started reading this one, but found it very enlightening for a "non-skater with a skater husband".I was even more shocked to find out my husband corresponds regularly with the author! I felt this was a very honest, fact-filled book which made it easy for even a laywoman to understand. :)

This book is an awesome read as well as some of the other publications that Michael's company has out there!My hubby is a big stickler for details and even he was impressed, which takes a lot. Being almost-40 (but would never admit it) sports nuts, we both enjoyed this one! ... Read more

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In Skateboarding: Instruction, Programming, and Park Design, author Ben Wixon, an experienced skateboarder, instructor, and skatepark consultant and advocate, provides you with

• a full curriculum with progressive lesson plans and practice strategies to help you teach skateboarding safely and correctly;
• guidance through the planning and design process, including an overview of the pros and cons of various skatepark styles and construction types;
• information on key management issues such as supervision, staffing, scheduling, and maintenance; and
• strategies for managing risk through appropriate skateboarding instruction, supervision, and park maintenance.

Skateboarding also features thorough coverage of skatepark management and administration. Wixon offers expert advice on planning and designing a skatepark, including factors to consider, information on the various types of skateparks, and help with budgeting for construction and maintenance costs. The book also includes tools to help you manage both new and existing facilities, including recommendations on scheduling and programming, staffing and supervision guidelines, and instructions on establishing a maintenance routine. ... Read more

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Grinding It Out
When I decided to learn street skateboarding I was in a dilemma many skaters will identify with, I wanted to start at the top with some spectacular flip tricks and rail tricks that would have my friends jaws a-drop.But soon enough I realized that skating is an art of slow, small steps, and you have to give yourself room to reverse, always an escape hatch.Evan Goodfellow's introduction to flat world curb tricks was just what the doctor ordered.

I've never seen Goodfellow in person, but the clips I saw convinced me he knew what he was talking about.I started on page one and never really looked back.Funny to think of pro Evan posing for the photo set where he just ollies up a curb over and over again, must be like child's play to him.Soon enough he's onto switch stances and the "half cab noseslide," one of the most surprising of the curb tricks he outlines.On the wax debate, Goodfellow places himself firmly on the pro-wax team, even going so far as to suggest we abolish skate parks in favor of imitation city curbs and lots and call them our parks.

You have to hand it to the photographer too.They certainly don't skimp on photos unlike some of the other so called intros to skateboarding.The photographer, Tadashi Yamaoda, prints his slides in a clever greyscale system so that the deep background of each picture, the city skyline and so on, appears only in a fog of light gray, and the important details of the foreground are rendered in sharp black clarity.Very useful.A disclaimer at the beginning of the book says to wear safety equipment while skateboarding, but neither Evan nor any of his fellow models doing the tricks in the book look like they're wearing any gear, maybe a jockstrap possibly?Oh well, we get the picture, it's a sport that takes balls and talent.

Outstanding
I've seen the guy skate before, both in California and up in Canada, and have been blown away by the stuff he's been able to pull off.He lays his book out very well, showing the beginner, and the want-to-be-pro alike, exactly how to pull the best tricks off for themselves.Most instructional skating books are useless, but this one is actually very valuable, which is the first one like it that I've seen anywhere.You won't be disappointed in getting this book.

Great!
This book is the best I've read.The trick photos are cool and show me exactly how to do them.I wish he wrote books on surfing too.

Super informative
This book really gave me some great tips on learning new curb tricks. I found it to be really informative and well put together. I like the fact that the author is a skateboarder himself and can therefore offer valuable instruction from experience. I would recommend this book to any skateboarder looking to take their skating to the next level.

This book is awesome!
Finally, someone has written a book about skateboarding that can actually help you learn tricks. The photo sequences and step by step instructions are really helpful and the way the book is organized makes it really easy to learn how to improve your skateboarding. I would recommend this book for any skaters who are looking for some totally useful advice from a guy who has the skills to back up what he is saying. Evan Goodfellow knows skating! Check out the book for yourself and read what a pro skater has to say about the fastest way to learn grinds and slides. ... Read more

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Heads up, collectors and enthusiasts! Rhyn Noll has put together a detailed look at the evolution of skateboarding that starts in the early twentieth century--with rollerskates, 2" x 4" boards, and some improvisation. Catch the concrete wave through the decades, as skateboarding developed into a popular pastime, a competitive sport, and a unique culture all its own. As skating continues to evolve and gain popularity, it's no wonder that the boards of yesterday are in growing demand on today's collector's market. This incredible book combines 693 color photos of decks, wheels, trucks, and other gear that illustrate the sport's dramatic changes in design and graphics; photos of famous riders in action over seven decades; a huge list of skateparks in the USA; and a useful glossary to help the newcomer get a handle on skateboard lingo. Full pricing information is provided. This book is a required reference for skateboarders, past and present, an excellent resource for collectors, and a fascinating look at an evolving popular culture! ... Read more

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great starter book
Skateboard Retrospective by rhyn noll is filled with lots of wonderful pictures showing skateboard decks/completes. The antique, vintage, & old school skateboard pictures are simply fantastic! The pictures helped me formulate a plan, then execute a vintage skateboard purchase strategy using this book. My hardcore sidewalk surfer days were 1973-87, on the hills of Univ Calif Berkeley, and flatlands of Palo Alto, Ca. Obviously the vintage section of the book was my favorite!!. I actively buy and use collector books as a guide due to an ebay addiction :-)I have a pretty good idea as to what is a good collector guide book and what is not. Thus, I recommend Skateboard Retrospective for skateboard collectors or anyone interested in general skateboarding history. I am not suggesting this as the historical skateboarding bible. It is interesting reading and the pictures fabulous!! Oh, this book got me back into sidewalk surfing again! Yep, in my suit/tie, bald and fat. Started, 2001 & am going strong as long as I don't fall!!
I can be seen on Sand Hill Rd, the venture capital location of the world... Guess a skateboarder never really grows up!

A misinformation guide
The selective history of skateboarding thrown into a blender and set for puree.While there's some good historical action photos, and neat collectible skateboards, this book is so full of misinformation and jumbled facts that I don't know what to take for the truth.For example it says that Danny Way was an early pioneer of the air in the 70's.Danny was instrumental to takingvert skating to the next level, but not until the late 80's.The book is also merely a tool for the author to promote his own obscure line of skateboards, and for a small group of collectors to inflate the values of their private collections. As proof that the author has not done his homework, mixed in with the "glossary of skateboarding terms" are rollerblading terms!The book best covers the 60's, but after that it just falls apart.I could site more examples, and rant about how bad it is, but you get the point. ... Read more

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This instructional sports book is designed for the beginning athlete. A perfect introduction to skateboarding that can be enjoyed by the young reader as a participant or as an enthusiastic fan.

Readability Level: Grades 3-6 Interest Level: Grades 2-7 ... Read more

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man i was disappointed
this book [stinks].i hate it.its a waste of money.i thought i would learn how to do a switch 720 540 flip to a backside noselide down a triple kinked handrail landing in a manual and going over to a trashcan and ollieing it while still in the manual in less that a month and ive been skating scince last week.

can't ollie...
man, I don't know what the heck these guys were thinking.I've been in the scene since Powell-Peralta was a glimmer in their daddy's eye.I tried to do some of the tricks in here the way they described and ended uptearing two ligaments.These guys are dangerous!I gave the book twostars just because I liked the pictures.I tell you what, though...therewas not nearly as much info. on the better features of helmets as I like tosee.I can't get enough about HELMETS! Skate and create, but for the loveof Christo, don't read this freakin' book.

Switch 360 flip to backside nose blunt slide on a handrail
I thought this book would teach me how to do a switch 360 flip to backside nose blunt slide on triple kinked handrail.Boy was I wrong, it only tells you how to do a switch Mctwists to nose wheelie off a launch ramp. ... Read more

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This series of mini-books on sports contain details of skating, snowboarding, basketball or BMX riding, with information on top sporting places and events and the best sounds and videos. The unique flick animations in each book demonstrate some of the coolest moves and tricks. ... Read more

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Board Crazy reflects the philosophy and the very individual skateboarding culture - from the clothes, shoes, music and board and wheel designs.With its stunning pictures and stylish design, this is a book that will appeal to all skaters. ... Read more

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joe
this was a very inspiering book i looked at some of the pictuers carefully , went outside and landed a kickflip to lipslide it was pretty sick!!

skateboard Roadmap
This book only tells you some tricks and they dont show you pictures of it. So I think it was a wast of mony

An excellent and worthy title.
This book covers all the ground associated with skating, from history and development to instructions for modern tricks. Very readable and some inspiring photography too. I definitely recommend it to skaters, theirfamilies and anyone interested in urban activities. ... Read more

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The world's leading professional skateboarder and a hero to thousands of Generation Xers, Tony Hawk, relives a lifetime of incredible highs and lows in the sport. Tony Hawk, aka The Birdman, has won more than 60 contests, invented close to 50 new manoeuvres and made skateboarding history at the 1999 International Championships by landing the first ever 900 degree turn. A veteran of some 20 TV commercials for clients such as Gap and Disney, he is one of the leading heroes of modern-day youth culture. Growing up in Serra Mesa, California, Tony was a hyperactive, tantrum-throwing child, whose only outlet was through boarding. Initially mocked for being an unorthodox "circus skater", before long the doubters were learning the tricks he had pioneered. Tony had invented a new style of skateboarding. His life has been a rollercoaster of incredible highs and spectacular crashes. Tony's quest to land the fabled 900 resulted in broken bones and spells of unconsciousness too numerous to mention. A millionaire at the age of 18 in the 1980s on the back of the boom in skateboarding, Tony fell into near destitution almost overnight when the fad died away.However he successfully reinvented himself as an extreme boarder in the 1990s and now owns two multi-million dollar companies, Birdhouse Projects and Hawk Clothing, has just produced the bestselling cult skateboarding movie "The End" and released his own PlayStation game.In "Hawk" Tony goes behind the scenes of competitions, demos and movies and shares the less glamorous demands of being a skateboarder. With brutal honesty he recalls the stories of love, loss, embarrassing 80s clothes and determination that have shaped his life.Despite the many ups and downs of his career, Tony Hawk's dedication has made him a god to generations of skateboarders and countless other Generation Xers. His story is a touching tale of perseverance and determination. ... Read more

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Nice, concise biography
This is an excellent resource for kids who want to learn about Tony Hawk. Very well written. Highly recommended! ... Read more

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lol like
hello i loved this book even though i didnt read it. omg lol i mnow how to do a kickflip but is not thanks to this book so get it now!

Awesome
This book is one of the best skate boarding books out there.I definitely recommend it.Great photos, easy explanations. ... Read more

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Underneath an azure sky with the wind in his face, Cleo Coney Jr. discovers a new world of speed, guts, and friendships. "Push, Carve, Grind" takes the reader to the Central West Coast of Florida, where skateboarding not only helped to develop a young mind, but also open one. Who knew that the close group of skaters he was a part of would be responsible for keeping the sport alive in his part of the world, during skateboarding's dark days when the skateboard parks all closed. "Push, Carve, Grind!" opens a window allowing the reader to explore this soul enhancing experience called skateboarding. ... Read more

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a personal account, a fun read
I really enjoyed this book. The book flows along easily as Cleo tells the story of the role skateboarding played in his life as he grew up in Florida's Central West Coast.

Skaters new and old alike will enjoy the "historical" photos of earlier days of ramp riding skateparks. The book gives you a real sense of what it was like to be a part of skateboarding while it was evolving during Cleo's career. More importantly, I think many skaters will relate to how skating transformed Cleo's life as an ongoing positive influence. ... Read more

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Good Stuff
When I ordered this book for my son, I felt like I was taking a chance as I myself do not really know what constitutes good information on this subject but, other moms be rest assured that this is a good instuction manual with straight forward and understandable explanations on how to build ramps etc. My son has set to work building!

Awsome
This Book is totaly Ausome it shows lots of plans to build ramps boxes and bowls I love this book and every skater should have it exspecially Harrison Romanowski His mom should get it for him.

it suck really bad
this book sucked it had no info it just sayd like whut a halfpipe is like it is shaped like a u

GREAT SKATEBOARD PLANS!
This book, "How To Build Skateboard Ramps" is great. But the thing is, it's not just about ramp plans. It's about ramp plans, style of ramps, different combination of ramps, stuff to use, things that work best, and stuff like repairing. This book is so spacific. Beofore I read this book, I had no clue even how a ramp was built. Now that I read it, I could probably go build a bowl by myself. Even if you don't plan to make a ramp, just reading this is fun and exiting. There are so many cool and unique skate and ramp pictures. Some pictures are just amazing.

VERY DETAILED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Has very detailed plans for ramps of all sorts. Has ideas on how to combine ramps. Do's and Dont's. And plans for the best halfpipe for your skill level. ... Read more

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James 'Kitch' Kitches is a skate freak. These extracts from Kitch's diary remember his early days as a skater, including choosing his first new board and how he learned various tricks. The diary also tells how Kitch started to make it as a skater, appearing in books, magazines and videos. Ages 8+. ... Read more

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ummmmmmmmm
its ok but it makes everything look way to easy . you see the picture of a kid olly and it looks like hes ollying like 10 ft forward and in reality u hardly move so i think its a bit misleading. it does have alot of tricks though. i dont know. im glad i checked it out of the library, instead of buying it.

sk8ing
this book has very little about our rocking sport. and i think u could get better info out of a mag.

Skateboarding
this book is a great book for kids. it has very inspireing pictures in it also ... Read more