The Art of Snowboarding

Introduces you to the tricks and stunts, including kickers (jumps) and other freestyle and half-pipe techniques, and stunts on rails and wood. This title gives emphasis to proper stance and turning techniques as the basis for more advanced moves. It includes photographs that demonstrate various steps of various tricks and techniques.

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"The premier guide to modern riding, from one of the sport’s best coaches."
--Tim Windell, two-time World Cup co-champion

In The Art of Snowboarding, USSA-certified club coach Jim Smith introduces you to the most popular tricks and stunts, including kickers (jumps) and other freestyle and half-pipe techniques, and stunts on rails and wood. He gives special emphasis to proper stance and turning techniques as the basis for more advanced moves. Time-lapsephotographs demonstrate every step of every trick and technique, and dozens of additional photos show you the form of some of the country’s best riders.