In-line Skating - Softcover

Powell, Mark; Svensson, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0873223993 ISBN 13: 9780873223997

Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers, 1992

Synopsis

This book is a guide to discovering the exercise benefits and pure enjoyment of in-line skating (also known as rollerblading). Mark Powell, an expert skate dancer and instructor, and John Svensson, a top skate designer and racer, clearly explain all the fundamentals readers need to make their skating experience safe and fun. More than 100 photographs and diagrams lead readers step-by-step through such fundamentals as correct posture, "stroke and glide" techniques, stopping safely, and mastering carving turns and crossover turns. In-Line Skating provides tips for correcting common errors and a variety of drills to help skaters combine all of these basic skills into a smooth, confident style. This book also features basic information on cross-training for skiing, running, and cycling - making it an excellent reference for athletes who participate in these sports. In addition, In-Line Skating thoroughly covers the sport's history and popularity, choosing the right equipment, safety guidelines, and advanced skills.

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Review

""""The second edition of In-Line Skating is the most comprehensive, updated guide to in-line skating yet. It reflects the diversity and changes that have occurred in the short life of in-line skating's existence and gives the recreational or beginning skater a taste of what's possible."""Kalinda MathisDirector, Instructor Certification ProgramInternational In-Line Skating Association """Everything you'd ever need--from inline skate basics to more advanced moves--is covered in the second edition of In-Line Skating. It's especially helpful for those wishing to strengthen their fitness ability through skating."""Heather HachAssociate EditorInLine Magazine "

About the Author

Mark Powell has competed in freestyle skiing, skateboarding, in-line skating, and triathlon events over the last 20-plus years. In 1978 he was the Intermountain Skateboarding Champion. In the first edition of "In-Line Skating," Powell and co-author John Svensson shared techniques on learning how to in-line skate that were based on the methods used to teach downhill skiing.Powell is a realtor and freelance writer who has had one other book and numerous magazine articles published. He lives in Redmond, Washington, with his wife Jo. Together they enjoy a variety of outdoor sports.John Svensson is the director of development for the in-line skating division of K2 Corporation. He began in-line skating in 1979 and has raced for both the Rollerblade and Ultrawheels road teams. He was also a member of the U.S. National Ski Team (Nordic) for six years.Svensson is a former world record holder for downhill speed on in-lines, having reached a speed of 72 miles per hour on skates he designed and built. His father Einer is a World Masters Cross-Country Ski Champion. Svensson lives on Vashon Island, off the coast of Seattle, with his wife Yvette and his children, Gunde and Anika.

Edition details

• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0873223993
• ISBN 13: 9780873223997
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 152