Skateboarding: Legendary Tricks

by Steve Badillo, Doug Werner

Overview

A comprehensive guidebook that details dozens of spectacular skateboarding stunts, this resource combines invaluable technical information with insightful historical perspectives. Each trick is captured in action sequence and captioned so that aspiring riders can learn how each trick is performed. A history of the tricks, featuring their legendary inventors, is also included. This blend of background and how-to ensures that riders not only learn the tricks but also gain respect for the legends that made skateboarding the worldwide passion it is today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781884654305
Publisher:	Tracks Publishing
Publication date:	06/01/2008
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Steve Badillo has coauthored three top-selling skateboarding guides, including Skateboarder's Start-Up, Skateboarding: Book of Tricks, and Skateboarding: New Levels. He has worked as a stunt double and actor in numerous commercials and films featuring skateboarding, including Lords of Dogtown. He lives in Ventura, California. Doug Werner has coauthored five skateboarding guides and a dozen other sport-instruction guides, including the Start-Up Sports® series. He lives in Chula Vista, California.

Table of Contents

Preface 6

Part 1 Early Tricks 8

01 Handstand 9

02 Daffy 17

03 Acid Drop / Bomb Drop 23

04 Slappy 31

05 Manual Roll 37

Part 2 Duane Peters 44

06 Sweeper 45

07 Disaster 51

08 Layback Grind 57

09 The Loop 65

Part 3 Inverts 70

10 Eggplant 71

11 Frontside Invert 77

12 Phillips 66 85

Part 4 Vert Airs 91

13 Mute Air 92

14 Caballerial 97

15 Judo Air 104

16 Stalefish 112

17 McTwist 118

18 Rodeo Flip 124

Part 5 Freestyle 130

19 Primoslide 131

Part 6 Grinds 138

20 Feeble Grind 139

21 Hurricane 145

22 Discolip 151

23 Suski Grind 157

24 Barley Grind 163

Part 7 Street 170

25 Natas Spin 171

26 Hardflip 177

27 Ghetto Bird 183

28 Laser Flip 189

29 Pole Jam 195

Bibliography 199

Resources 201

Index 207

Editorial Reviews

Adult/High School- This is a unique take on a how-to book with its combination of sports, culture background, and quotes from skateboarding greats. Each trick is introduced with a brief history, including its inventor, and a brief description of it. Black-and-white photos of the trick being performed and more detailed instructions of how to complete the move follow. The book does not condescend to readers, and the pictures are more interesting than the illustrations in most how-to titles. This is a strong addition to collections; it's great for browsing, for readers seeking tips and instruction, and for those interested in learning about the history of skateboarding.-Mary Ann Harlan, Arcata High School, CA

School Library Journal

"This is a strong addition to collections; it's great for browsing, for readers seeking tips and instruction, and for those interested in learning about the history of skateboarding." —School Library Journal on Skateboarding: Legendary Tricks

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