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The Kook's Guide to Surfing

 

The Kook's Guide to Surfing

Book Details

Author: Jason Borte
Paperback: 174 pages
Publisher: Surfers i Publishing; first edition (September 15, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0615384544
ISBN-13: 978-0615384542
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces

 

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SYNOPSIS

Anyone can surf. Most people don't, mainly because they believe that riding waves is difficult and dangerous. It's not. Learning to surf can be the most enjoyable and memorable experience of your life. The Kook's Guide to Surfing demystifies walking on water and illustrates the steps toward a simple and safe, yet electrifying, experience. From your first wave to your last, The Kook's Guide shows the way. Jason Borte's informative and witty writing, and the informative illustrations can make a non-kook out of you in no time.

Jason Borte is a lifelong surfer and former professional champion. He wrote Pipe Dreams: A Surfer's Journey, and co-authored Pipeline: Deep Inside the World 's Most Respected Wave. His articles have been published around the world and in The Best of Surfer Magazine. He founded The Surf School in 1997 and has taught thousands of people to ride waves. He lives in Virginia Beach.