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The complete guide to surfing

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  • "Détaille divers aspects du surf : histoire, apprentissage, choix du matériel, sécurité, planches, lecture des vagues, pratique du bodysurf, du bodyboard, le surf spécifique aux grosses vagues, etc. Cet ouvrage tient lieu de manuel d'instruction pour les débutants."
  • "Today surfing has achieved a giant and ever-increasing international following as every year people of all ages take up the board in search of the perfect wave. This comprehensive how-to book explains the technique, etiquette, and secrets of surfing to any wave rider, be he absolute beginner or seasoned pro. Written by a fifty-year veteran, it first takes the reader step-by-step through such basics as paddling out and judging waves, and goes on to explore such topics as surf-board design, surfing hazards, and radical surfing. Additional chapters survey the world's best surfing areas, examine new sports such as body surfing and surfing Boogie Boards, and even supply tips on how to build your own board. It weaves in stories about terrifying wipeouts, insights into the great surfers of the past and present, and accounts of adventurous surf explorations in exotic locations. Illustrated with more than 150 color photographs and illustrations."

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  • "Guide (Descripteur de forme)"

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  • "Le guide complet du surf"
  • "The complete guide to surfing"
  • "The complete guide to surfing"@en

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