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International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

Surfing Illustrated: A Visual Guide to Wave Riding

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Expert instruction you need to take your skills from kook to bossAuthor John Robison uses hundreds of pictures-- comical, cartoon-like drawings--to clearly illustrate every aspect of surfing: wave dynamics, riding techniques, etiquette, logistics, and more. This entertaining, easy-to-understand visual presentation makes it easy for you to pick up his techniques and use them on the waves.Robison covers every aspect of the sport, from paddling out through the surf zone and catching and riding that first wave to nose riding, acrobatics, shortboard riding, and to equipment repairs. Read more


Publisher ‏ : ‎ International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press; 1st edition (May 7, 2010)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 007147742X


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 20


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.5 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.3 x 0.36 x 9.2 inches


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    • Surfing Basics, Fun Read, Good Illustrations
Great book to get the beginning surfer up to speed on all aspects of surfing including not just technique, but protocols for things like who should back off when 2 surfers catch the same wave in close proximity. Perfect book for beginning surfers!
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2022 by Delta II
    • Great for beginners. Fun read even if you're a pro. Get the Hardcopy.
I found this book to be very fun - the artwork is whimsical but also informative. I'm not sure why I bought this book. I think I wanted to get back into surfing and wanted a little refresher course to get me stoked. It did! But it also made me realize how great this is for a beginner who knows NOTHING about surfing. Mr. Robison walks you through the entire experience, from getting the right board, and proper wave etiquette (which can be mental hurdle for first time surfers), and most importantly: safety! He drills the idea of Rip Currents and how to avoid them, knowing your limits and most importantly have fun! A great, quick read - I bought the kindle version and I wish I hadn't now as I'd love to have the book to loan to people. If you are thinking of getting into surfing - get this book - but get the physical hard copy. That way you can read it on the beach and drip some surf wax on it while you get yourself pumped up to paddle out! Great job John Robison! You're keeping people safe while teaching respect in the water. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2014 by S. Strong
    • It is also really easy to read with fun illustrations
This is an indispensable book on surfing. It is packed with all the essential information about surfing that anyone needs to know when learning to surf. It is also really easy to read with fun illustrations. I loaned mine to a friend who never returned it so I decided to gift it to him and get a second copy. Every chapter has useful information. In particular the chapters on wave dynamics and surf etiquette are excellent. The book contains a lot of subtle tips and should be read again and again. On a side note, Ed Guzman, the surfer on the cover, was my first surfing instructor and the writer's instructor when he learned. How cool is that? Ed and Club Ed are great. Look them up if you are in Santa Cruz and want to learn to surf. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2014 by Robert S Larson
    • If you are curious about surfing , READ THIS BOOK! 5*
I'm half way through this book and it's amazing so far... so knowledgeable and very informative into every aspect of surfing but without all the unnecessary poop on the sides.. just the actual stuff that one needs to know. also, a HUGE pro: i have ADHD and hate reading (for that fact alone) but i have managed to stay focused on this book half way through thanks to the wonderful depiction of illustrations and short text to go along with it.. VERY WELL WRITTEN. :) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2018 by Sky
    • Great first book on surfing.
I bought this book to read up on "how to surf" before taking a lesson and it was very helpful. However if all you wanted to know was that, you need to skim the first 100 pages and just read the basics. On the otherhand I found those first chapters interesting and when I get my surfing act together I'll go back and study up before buying a board. Also if you've never surfed, I recommend a lesson first before renting a board and just trying it. You'll be much happier. And if you get this book and practice "pop ups" at home on the carpet you'll be even happier at your first lesson. Recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2014 by G. Powell
    • Can only help
Solid book, fun and easy to read. Maybe I'll re-read it after some more experience and get more out of it. Not a huge game-changer, but certainly won't make you a worse surfer. Can only help. (Also worth noting: This book is for beginners. If you're carving barrels, you've already surpassed what this book has to offer.) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2016 by Robert
    • but this one isseriously amazing read! Very entertaining
I never review books, but this one isseriously amazing read! Very entertaining, educational and answers a lot of questions that I accumulated during 3 seasons of learning to surf. Every beginner surfer should grab this book within first season of surfing, it will help with your progress tremendously (by avoiding very very common pitfalls and making common mistakes on your own). Kudos to the author (and illustrator!) One note: in Kindle version many of finely detailed images are very hard to decipher: resolution of the IMAGES (not kindle) is not enough to comprehend small notes. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2015 by Kirill K
    • Very easy to follow for a beginner.
I have not finished this book yet, but this book was a good purchase to get me caught up on terms, etiquette, board types, wave types, and all the things you need to consider before getting in the water. Not as good as actually getting in the water w/ an experienced surfer to help you out, but this is a good supplement. The artwork made the book fun to read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2012 by Dr. Pinna

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