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The Kook's Guide to Surfing: The Ultimate Instruction Manual: How to Ride Waves with Skill, Style, and Etiquette

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Move over, dude! The Kook’s Guide to Surfing shows what it means to be a real surfer. This clever, often hilarious guide shares with kooks (those guys on surfboards who just don’t get it yet) the truths and know-how of a lifelong wave-lover. The secret: surfing responsibly and sharing the waves. You don’t have to be “too cool for school” to be cool in the water. But surfing like a pro isn’t just about courtesy, and neither is The Kook’s Guide to Surfing. The ultimate guide to great surfing, it’s got tips on choosing the right board for the right wave, stances and paddling, avoiding injuries and staying safe, and—once all that has been mastered—how and where to show off your skills in the big competitions. Other topics include: First lessons and helpful tipsPhysical fitnessTypes of wavesSurf etiquetteBuying surfboardsAn index of the best surf locations Filled with witty illustrations, a glossary of surfing terminology, and fun “Hey, Kook!” trivia, The Kook’s Guide to Surfing will turn even the greenest beginners into knockout surfing pros. Read more


Publisher ‏ : ‎ Skyhorse; 1st edition (June 1, 2013)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1620877236


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 34


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.6 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.7 x 7 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #336,724 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #66 in Surfing #139 in Sports Essays (Books) #428 in Survival & Emergency Preparedness


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Good info for absolute beginner, many typos/mistakes
Currently a beginner surfer, and the info inside, though available online, was nice to have all in this short read, and in a comfortable style. However, there were many typos and grammatical errors that were quite distracting, sometimes wrong info (saying “inches” instead of “feet”). The book does express the way surfing has become my addiction well, and I strongly recommend this book for someone completely new to surfing. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 13, 2021 by Joshua
    • A Great Book For All - Including Baby-Boomers !
A particular group of surfers (among others) should buy this book. I write of those of us who started surfing in the early 1960's, gave it up less than 10 years later (due to grad school, marriage, mortgages, and kids), and now are contemplating getting back on a board - even at our (ahem) mature ages. This book delightfully brings you up to date from the days when every board was a long board (although we didn't call them that - we called them surfboards -lol), and surf-cams, (let alone the internet), were not yet invented. Many of the surfing terms we used then are now out-dated. But have no fear - this book will get you up to speed, and also will remind you of the things you knew back then, may have forgotten, but still are useful. If this review describes you, buy this book. Have fun, . . . Boomer1946 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 3, 2013 by Boomer1946
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This was a real helpful book and enjoyable to read. The Kook's Guide is written in plane English; it's like getting advice & tips from your buddy whose been surfing for 20 years. It's a good mix of surf culture as well as technical tips. The goal primarily is to be a better surfer. But no one wants to look like a dope when they're trying for that first set. Totally funny and well written. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 2, 2013 by Andrew Peretti
    • Funny, but too many "kook" jokes. Not a real how-to book.
I got this book for my son, who is learning to surf. He read a few chapters then got bored, particularly since it did not really show him how to make turns on his short board like he has been trying to do. He didn't really get into all the "kook" jokes.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 31, 2014 by Sunseeker
    • The Kood's Guide to Surfing
I bought this book for my son Mark for his birthday. He just loves it because Jason Borte's creative writing and informative illustrations gives him the confidence to want to start surfing today. He can't wait to ride the waves in California or Hawaii!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 8, 2013 by Christine Niewiemski
    • Four Stars
Have only glanced at it but looks okay
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 15, 2014 by PillSplitter2
    • Great book
Very well written. Nice to read. A great book for those of us who have started surfing late in life.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 22, 2012 by Julio Gaviria
    • Five Stars
Great intro to a solid surf life
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 5, 2015 by Nicolás

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