- Hardcover
- Publisher: ALFRED A KNOPF
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0679412778
- ISBN-13: 978-0679412779
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 14.5 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 159 g
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#1,174,230 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #81 in Books > Sports > Miscellaneous > Air Sports & Recreation
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4.4 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews)
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Learn Windsurfing in a Weekend, April 11 2000
By E. Faller - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: LEARN TO WINDSURF IN A WEEKEND (LEARN IN A WEEKEND SERIES) (Hardcover)
This book follows the premise that a picture is worth 1000 words and it succeeds. All the basics and more are covered in well presented pictures accompanied by diagrams, and step by step graphic progressions. Basic technique, equipment, safety, etc. are covered, leading the user up to an intermediate level of windsurfing. The only better things would be an instructional video or private instruction. Especialy at the price, this book is a real "keeper" in your sailing library. I teach windsurfing and every student that has bought the book, has continued to use it and enjoy it.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best I've seen for a beginner and not the most expensive, Oct 28 1997
By burkewf@erols.com - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: LEARN TO WINDSURF IN A WEEKEND (LEARN IN A WEEKEND SERIES) (Hardcover)
Offers a lot of critical points not covered in the other books for beginners I have read. Consistent with lessons from certified instructors and covers more. Extremely comprehensive, still useful after 22 hours on beginner boards and 5 hours of lessons. Great color graphics, quality binding.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Picture is worth a thousand words!, Dec 15 2003
By M. DASILVA "georgia-agent.com" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: LEARN TO WINDSURF IN A WEEKEND (LEARN IN A WEEKEND SERIES) (Hardcover)
This is an excellent book for a beginner windsurfer. It is very concise and it covers a lot in a small number of pages.This book has about 2 pictures per page. The pictures are really useful to understand the concepts and the movements.
But do not expect to be an expert windsurfer in a weekend.
Windsurfing is just like riding a bike, or driving a car. The theory is relatively simple, you can understand it quickly, but it usually takes some time for you to do the "right things" automatically.
The best way to learn to windsurf is to attend a lesson at a windsurfing school. A lesson is absolutely the best investmente for a beginner windsurfer.
But reading this book is definitely helpful. It will get you used to the terminology and basic theory and it will also help you know what to expect in your lesson.
Of all windsurfing books that I have seen this one has by far the best pictures and illustrations.
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