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From learning how to do your first ollie to tips on the perfect free riding set-up for your board, this title offers the best advice, the coolest photos and the biggest stars and much more besides. Which do you choose: full-speed runs down a smooth piste; free ride through trees and powder; boosting a huge jump of a quarter pipe? "Snowboarding" offers them all, and much more besides - and all you need to join the fun is snow and a board. ... Read more

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Snowboarding: Freestyle Tricks, Skills and Techniques takes you through each of the tricks using a step-by-step approach with truly stunning action photography sequences showing each of the tricks in close-up detail. Includes everything you need to perform tricks in the following areas:- Basic riding - Flattricks - Straight jumps - Halfpipe - Rails and boxesBrilliantly designed, with clear explanations, this is the only book you need to read before hitting the slopes. ... Read more

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Discusses the sport of extreme snowboarding, including the moves and safety issues involved with the sport. ... Read more

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Snowboarders Must Read This!
I think this book was a very good book.I think this because it teaches you about alot of different snowboarding such as freastyle, freeride,and alpine.Shows you what kind of equipment to wear to stay safe why'll snowboarding.Tells you what you should say when you're on the slopes so you don't get made fun of.I would recomend it to beginer snowboarders. ... Read more

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This econometric study covers the world outlook for snowboarding boots for step-in bindings across more than 200 countries. For each year reported, estimates are given for the latent demand, or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.), for the country in question (in millions of U.S. dollars), the percent share the country is of the region and of the globe. These comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a country vis-à-vis others. Using econometric models which project fundamental economic dynamics within each country and across countries, latent demand estimates are created. This report does not discuss the specific players in the market serving the latent demand, nor specific details at the product level. The study also does not consider short-term cyclicalities that might affect realized sales. The study, therefore, is strategic in nature, taking an aggregate and long-run view, irrespective of the players or products involved. This study does not report actual sales data (which are simply unavailable, in a comparable or consistent manner in virtually all of the 230 countries of the world). This study gives, however, my estimates for the worldwide latent demand, or the P.I.E., for snowboarding boots for step-in bindings. It also shows how the P.I.E. is divided across the world's regional and national markets. For each country, I also show my estimates of how the P.I.E. grows over time (positive or negative growth). In order to make these estimates, a multi-stage methodology was employed that is often taught in courses on international strategic planning at graduate schools of business. ... Read more

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This econometric study covers the latent demand outlook for snowboarding boots for step-in bindings across the regions of Greater China, including provinces, autonomous regions (Guangxi, Nei Mongol, Ningxia, Xinjiang, Xizang - Tibet), municipalities (Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai, and Tianjin), special administrative regions (Hong Kong and Macau), and Taiwan (all hereafter referred to as "regions"). Latent demand (in millions of U.S. dollars), or potential industry earnings (P.I.E.) estimates are given across some 700 cities in Greater China. For each major city in question, the percent share the city is of the region and of Greater China is reported. Each major city is defined as an area of "economic population", as opposed to the demographic population within a legal geographic boundary. For many cities, the economic population is much larger that the population within the city limits; this is especially true for the cities of the Western regions. For the coastal regions, cities which are close to other major cities or which represent, by themselves, a high percent of the regional population, actual city-level population is closer to the economic population (e.g. in Beijing). Based on this "economic" definition of population, comparative benchmarks allow the reader to quickly gauge a city's marketing and distribution value vis-a-vis others. This report does not discuss the specific players in the market serving the latent demand, nor specific details at the product level. The study also does not consider short-term cyclicalities that might affect realized sales. The study, therefore, is strategic in nature, taking an aggregate and long-run view, irrespective of the players or products involved.

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A practical guide to the sport of snowboarding, which covers its history, equipment and techniques and includes alpine, freestyle and all-around snowboarding. ... Read more

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Just a list....
This might make a great checklist of places to go for someone with unlimited funds but there's not really any information in it about the resorts or skiing...just lists of facts that one would get directly from the resorts anyway to ensure one had current information.I would not buy this book again.

Choice of Two
I was looking for a good ski guide and after much research I narrowed my choice down to two: this one and Leocha's Ski Snowboard America (2007).After having purchased and used both guides I can recommend both.But if you are only buying one, then your choice should be around WHERE you are planning to ski.

This guide is great for reviews of all the major resorts in North America and Europe (although it has very little on other countries such as NZ, Chile, Japan etc).A bonus is glossy colour trail maps of all the resorts they cover in detail.It also has lots of ad's and details for travel agents, hotels and the like if you are looking for that information.

Leocha's Ski Snowboard America (2007) guide has no information on resorts outside North America (obviously), but it does provide richer information and insights than the Great guide.It provides better insights on food and accommodation as well as some views on the best runs - which I found to be very helpful and accurate.It doesn't have the glossy trail maps - although these days they can be found on-line for most resorts.

In Summary: if you are "going global" or want the glossy trail maps - go with the Great guide.If you are sticking to North America then I found Leocha's to be more insightful.[Review repeated under Leocha's]
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Written in the form of a diary, this volume is part of a series which explores different sports through the eyes of a fan. Each fan is based in the UK and discusses difference with a fan from another country, as well as techniques, skills, training, big names, competition and fitness. ... Read more

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This reader-friendly primer introduces snowboarding's language, brief history, traditions, fashions, equipment, rules, and etiquette. Outdoor enthusiast Steve Eubanks has teamed up with world snowboarding champion Mark Fawcett to offer this lighthearted and enjoyable guide. ... Read more

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enter the world of the snowboarder
Written in an interesting format.Tells the story of a office worker interested in learning to snowboard.The book follows him on his "quest for knowledge" as he enters the world of snowboarders.Asthe title implies, the book explains everything you need to know aboutclothing, equipment, riding etiquette and safety.The book does not coverthe actual skills needed in learning to snowboard.Very informative book. ... Read more

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Want to ride in deep powder, carve cool turns and fly through the air? Snowboarding is the most exciting sport to hit the slopes and this book aims to teach the basics in three days, and tells you everything you need to know to get on board. ... Read more

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Grab your board and head for the snow-covered slopes. Show off your style as you perform high-flying jumps and daring tricks. Girls Snowboarding will prepare you to spin, flip, jump, and race against other riders in a competition, or just for fun. ... Read more

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Describes the equipment, techniques, tricks, competitions, and other aspects of skateboarding, snowboarding, and bodyboarding. ... Read more

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Essential Reading if you Plan a Eurpean Ski Holiday
This is a wonderful resource with loads of candid opinions on what's great and not so great in the Alps.It is an overview and does not go into tremendous detail on any one resort, but if you are trying to pick from the overwhelming range of choices, this book will definitely help.Be aware, the book is written from a decidedly British point of view so it places much value on some criteria that American skiers may not value quite as highly (i.e. whether on-mountain dining is of a high enough quality).Also, don't rely on the section covering US resorts for anything other than a humerous glimpse at how the Brits size up places like Vail and Lake Tahoe (both criticized for "lack of non-skiing activities").There are no photos and the mountain maps give only the broadest idea of the mountains and terrain offer, but the individual writeups are worth their weight in gold.

Use the Web
A nice collection of information but for what I was looking for the web had as much information on what was where and how much it cost.This book is not worth as much as others becuase it lacks the reader input and real experience of going and being there.Most info can be picked up from travel guides and brochures.

best way to select a resort
by far the best way to review and select resorts for your purpose. very easy to use, accurate and INDEPENDANT.
money well spent to ensure you go to the best place for you.

Excellent book, aimed at a British readership
I have used this book over several editions to help me plan and book ski-holidays in Europe and the USA.

What the other reviewers don't mention (and neither does Amazon) is that the book is published by the not-for-profit Consumer's Association [of the UK], which is a similar organisation to Consumer's Union in the USA.

The American based reader will also need to realise that most UK skiers will be booking a 7-14 day package (which includes flights, usually charter for Europe, transfer and accomodation) with one of the large UK tour operators.Many will be booking accomodation ("chalets") which doesn't show up in the normal hotel guides for the resort since it is run exclusively by the tour company (and can be very cost effective, the operators will often sell the accomodation seperately).Another point for the independant and USA based skier is that UK tour companies often get discounts on lift passes booked through them (5-10% in Europe, 30-40% in USA).

Excellent resource for planning a ski/snowboard vacation
This book is an excellent guide to the world's best ski resorts.While it is true that Europe is more heavily covered in this book; the largest of the North American resorts are reviewed as well (Vail, Breckenridge, Whistler, Killington, etc.).There are even some details provided on other locations (South America, New Zealand, Japan), although not as in depth.One of the nice features of the book is that it rates each resort for beginners, intermediates, experts, off-piste, and snowboarders.The book provides an honest assessment of the pros and cons of each resort (nightlife, accessibility, snow quality, etc.).Highly recommended for planning a long ski vacation.Trail maps are provided although not very detailed due to space limitations. ... Read more

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This step-by-step introduction to snowbarding combines photography and text to give children practical advice and instruction on how to master a variety of skills. ... Read more

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Review, but very interesting
Anyone that is a beginer, or just wants to know how to snowboard, should read this book.It informs you on how to snowboard on a basic level.Some of the things it teaches you is carving, falling the correct way, ollieing, and tricks.This book also gives information in different types of snowboarding, such as slalom racing, boardercross, hafl pipe, and dryslope competition.

For me, being a snowboarder for three years, going on four, I only give the book three stars, because I already know most of the information the author is trying to give you.For me, this was like a review type book, but i still thought that it was interesting. ... Read more