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Surfing - A Beginner's Guide

Surfing - A Beginner's Guide


(2nd Edition) By Alf Alderson.

Surfing: A Beginner’s Manual is aimed at anyone who is interested in learning to surf. Alf Alderson takes you through all the vital steps to becoming a surfer: you will learn where to surf, when to surf and how to surf safely. You will learn the foundations such as choosing the correct equipment, which is essential to make any progress as a beginner; pre-surf preparation, including getting fit with tips and advice; and your first surfer steps on the beach and in the ocean. All these stages lead up to you catching your very first wave and catching the surfing bug.


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SurfGirl's guide to Surfing

SurfGirl's guide to Surfing


The essential guide for surf chicks everywhere!
SurfGirl has teamed up with the UK’s best female surfers and qualified surf coaches to make this a must-have guide.
The guide is colour-drenched with photography of the top women surfers from around the world as well as in the UK. It includes everything you need to learn the sport, from beginner to hot ripper. Click here for more info.

Price:    £9.95 / €11.34


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Surfer's Start-Up

Surfer's Start-Up


A comprehensive handbook which covers the basics of surfing gear, conditions, safety, etiquette, technique and history. Moreover it teaches the novice how to cope, not only with waves and learning frustrations, but with crowds and (gulp!) locals too. "If you want to learn how to surf, buy this book," Steve Hawk, Surfer magazine.
1993. Author: Doug Werner.130 pages A5, mono throughout. 100 photos.

Price:    £9.00 / €10.26

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