Nigel Foster's Surf Kayaking (Sea Kayaking How- To)
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (565 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0762702184 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From the Back CoverKayakers who prefer an adrenaline rush to the serenity of backwater kayaking are now taking to the surf as an alternative to whitewater. Let Foster show you how to assess surf conditions and take a beach's safety profile; how to master acrobatics, including pirouettes and popouts; correct 'wave etiquette;' and special techniques such as steering a zigzag course, performing a 360 and roller coasters, and more! Nigel Foster has been surf kayaking for 30 years and holds the highest coaching level awarded by the British Canoe Union (BCU).
Scott Callow said One and only. Seems to be the one and only guide to surf kayaking. Well done basic book. What we need now is a followup advanced guide that details moves more completely and discusses some of the whitewater tricks or barrel rolls etc. Nigel Foster is the guy to do it since he has a sense of balance and control in a kayak that others only dream about.. Excellent instructional tool A Customer I've been looking for a book to help me get started in this new sport and now I've found itGreat discriptions of the skill and equipment necessary to get started. A must have for all those intrested in learning Surk kayaking!!. Excellent instructional tool I've been looking for a book to help me get started in this new sport and now I've found itGreat discriptions of the skill and equipment necessary to get started. A must have for all those intrested in learning Surf Kayaking!!
Nigel Foster's trademark photo sequences and straightforward writing style combine to teach the essential techniques of this increasingly popular sport. Surf kayaking combines technical skill with a style of movement that can be as individual as any performing art. Detailed information on assessing surf conditions and a beach's safety profile; how to master acrobatics, including pirouettes and popouts; wave etiquette; and such special techniques as steering a zigzag course, performing a 360 and roller coasters, and more.