The Average Surfers Guide

Author : Simon Short
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781985861886
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Average Surfer's Guide written by Simon Short and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-11-14 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Heart warming read that discusses depression, radical life change, and muses on the plight of the lifelong intermediate... grab a copy on Amazon" - David Lee Scales, Surf Splendor Podcast "I can recommend this book for non-surfers as much as surfers. It goes a long way towards explaining the hook that keeps people addicted to surfing and provides some personal lessons that can be applied to all walks of life" - Charlie Spurr - The Museum of British Surfing "Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down. The writing is wonderful and Simon really nails it when he defines what an average surfer is and how surfing affects us all" - Imi Barneaud, The Ocean Riders Podcast "Short uses the term "average" not as in mediocre, but to make it relatable to the masses of surfers who are not professionals, and not beginners, but the wave-riders in between. He teaches life lessons with every chapter. You can be scared, intimidated, proud and brave, all in one session" - The Orange County Register From the author of "A Story about Surfing, Identity and Depression" comes the #1 New Release 'The Average Surfer's Guide' The Average Surfer's Guide to Travel, Waves and Progression is a book about surfing as much as it is about mental health, life balance and prioritizing one's passions. The author explores the metaphysical effects of surfing, the biological effects of surfing and how the sport, percolated into a lifestyle opens us up to travel, adventure, community and a true belonging and identity. The book takes us into situations that many are familiar with, but few of us speak of. Short bravely shares details from his darker days fighting a severe depression before learning some valuable life lessons. "Simon Short sat at the end of a Newport Beach rock jetty in the darkness, clutching a gun and ready to end his life as his depression hit an all-time low. For years, Short thought he was on the right track. The surfer from England moved to California after visiting for a surf trip in his early 20s, met a girl who became his wife and had a career as a police officer near Palm Springs. This was what he was supposed to do, right? When it all came crashing down a few years later, he found himself staring out into the ocean, the place that had been his one constant source of solace since he was a teen." Feb 2019 - The OC Register The Average Surfer's Guide takes a unique approach by forgetting the glamour of professional surfing and telling honest, humorous and engaging stories from a true, every-day, average surfer. The book teaches us how to progress away from complacency, both in our surfing and our everyday lives. In the end, this book will make you a better surfer. Not through technique but through teaching a new mindset and outlook towards life and surfing. The Average Surfer's Guide takes us on a journey from dark to light and teaches us how to live a true, balanced life that is authentic to who we are and what makes us happy. In this case, surfing.

Author : Kia Afcari
Publisher : Globe Pequot
ISBN 13 : 9781592287215
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sister Surfer written by Kia Afcari and published by Globe Pequot. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The winner of the longboard contest on MTV-2's "Surf Girls," offers an introduction to the sport, in the only guide for women who surf, and, more importantly, for those women who have always dreamed of paddling out beyond the breakers and catching the ideal wave.

Author : Greg Ambrose
Publisher : Bess Press
ISBN 13 : 9781573062596
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Surfer's Guide to Hawaii written by Greg Ambrose and published by Bess Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This indispensable guide to surfing, bodysurfing, bodyboarding, and windsurfing on O'ahu, Kaua'i, Maui, and Hawai'i has been updated and redesigned to provide you with accurate and entertaining information about swells, wind conditions, and special features at over 50 surf spots. Includes full-color photos and maps and a directory of surf shops and camping areas.

Author : Lee Stanbury
Publisher : Orca Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780952364665
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Guide to Surf Fitness written by Lee Stanbury and published by Orca Publications. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Guide To Surf Fitness brings together all the latest knowledge and techniques to offer a complete training program for beginners to pro's. Illustrated with more than 150 annotated photos and inspiring surf images, the guide covers everything from stretching and flexibility exercises to core strength, resistance training and plyometrics. Also covered is the use of exercise equipment such as Swiss balls, Indo boards and Bosu balls as well as a swimming program and tips for young surfers. There’s no need to join a gym as all the exercises can be done at home.

Author : Mike Parise
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780967910017
Total Pages : 107 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Surfer's Guide to Baja written by Mike Parise and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Scott Miller
Publisher : HCI
ISBN 13 : 9780757300332
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Staying on Top and Keeping the Sand Out of Your Pants written by Scott Miller and published by HCI. This book was released on 2003-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using surfing as a metaphor for motivational and self-improvement concepts and written in accessible, everyday language peppered with surfer slang, Staying on Top proves that the good life is available right now. Making these essential lessons fun, cartoon character Surf Master Alva appears throughout the book to dispense nuggets of wisdom that point the way to the good life, illustrating in a humorous and wise way that experts and gurus are not needed to understand and make the most of life. In other words, we don't have to learn how to achieve the good life through retreats, pills, hospitals or programs, nor do we have to wait until we find the "perfect time". In surfer parlance, "Surfz up, dude! Get your board and get to the beach." Assessing their understanding of prevailing societal values portrayed through surfing metaphors and Surf Master Alva's quirky wisdom, Staying on Top will awaken people to the reality that living life to the fullest requires living in the present. Life right now is all anyone can truly be sure of: The secret to achieving and maintaining balance and serenity lies in accepting and embracing that truth. For long-term devotees of self-help literature and newcomers to the genre, everyone will delight in this wise yet whimsical journey to enlightenment.

Author : The Editors of Surfer Magazine
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811849982
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Surfer Magazine's Guide to Northern and Central California Surf Spots written by The Editors of Surfer Magazine and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2006-05-04 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surfer Magazine offers the ultimate guide to catching the best waves from the redwood shores of the Oregon-California border to the wind- blasted coastal plains of San Luis Obispo County. For more than 250 spots, this sturdy manual sporting a water-resistant covers delivers a clear assessment of wave quality, prime wave conditions, and local hazards (both natural and manmade). Informative text answers the burning questions that surfers often pose: What tide? What wind? What swell? How are the locals? Are they worse than the sharksor the traffic? With helpful maps, photos, and directions, this Surfer's Guide is sure to become the gold standard for anyone looking to score the perfect wave.

Author : Larry Blair
Publisher : Wavefinder Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780958172615
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wave-Finder written by Larry Blair and published by Wavefinder Limited. This book was released on 2003 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive surf guide available for the USA & Hawaii, covering over 1,000 individual surf spots backed up by our unique Surfer's Eye maps. Wavefinder USA & Hawaii manages to pack all you'll need to know about US surf spots into a neat pocket-sized guide book. This guide points you towards some of the best surfing locations in ......

Author : Doug Werner
Publisher : Tracks Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1884654061
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Longboarder's Start-up written by Doug Werner and published by Tracks Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Design innovations and a new appreciation for the grace and poise of surfing a longer board has lifted the art of longboarding back into the limelight and, more importantly, back into the minds of serious surfers who are looking to expand their wave riding experience. In the first half, Longboarder's Start-Up covers the basics of longboard equipment, wave selection, courtesy, and surfing technique through standing up. The second part gets into intermediate and advanced longboarding skills including: cross-stepping and trimming, turning maneuvers, essential noseriding and, finally, some of the breathtaking tricks that the pros execute so flawlessly. The key points are brought home with a stripped down text and photos featuring some of the best longboard surfers on earth, including Ted Robinson, Colin McPhillips, Jeff Kramer and Mark Stewart.

Author : Didier Piter
Publisher : Low Pressure Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781908520999
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Secrets to Progressive Surfing written by Didier Piter and published by Low Pressure Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secrets to Progressive Surfing is not your average learn to surf book aimed at getting beginners up and riding. This is a detailed analysis of what it takes to master just about every maneuver in the book, from the humble take-off to the modern aerial and everything in between. The text is clear and understandable, broken down into logical step by step progressions, shedding light on the techniques used by the pros. And what better pro to demonstrate the required skills in beautifully photographed sequences than Kelly Slater, 11 times World Champ, who plays a starring role in this incredible book that has something for every surfer on the planet.