Product Description

This is the "bible" for new surfers! It covers everything from board design to board repair. From wetsuits to wax. From building your own to waves, wind and tides. There is so much info in this book that will help the new surfer understand his sport before he even gets wet. A "must" for beginning and intermediate surfers.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #133726 in Books
• Published on: 1987-06-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 246 pages

Review
This book is an excellent source of information for the new surfer. It covers everything that one needs when first starting to surf. It is like a reference guide to the sport. It is easy to read and has lots of diagrams and photos. Well worth the price. (Bank Wright (Surfing California)) -- Bank Wright - Surfing California

Customer Reviews

Definitive source for technicals on surf board design
Outstanding book. I have read it several times over. Although it is a bit dated technology wise(materials), the dynamics and mechanics involved in the physics behind the sport have remianed unchanged. The author explains how different desings(template, tails, bottoms, rails, ect.) affect the boards performance characteristics. I really enjoy reading the book. In fact, it was my companion in arms when I shaped my own surfboard recently and applied all the lamination. The board came out perfect, and I attribute most of the sucess to this book.

Good information
I found the information good. Specifically I liked the review of design options for a surfboard and their relation to performace. It was what I was looking for.