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The art of surfing : a training manual for the developing and competitive surfer / Raul Guisado.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Falcon guidePublication details: Guilford, Conn. : Globe Pequot Press, c2003.Edition: First editionDescription: xiv, 177 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0762724668
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • GV840.S8 G85 2003
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

In this volume, coach Raul Guisado presents a course for beginners and for more experienced surfers to improve their technique or expand their repertoire. It covers boards and other equipment, the anatomy of waves, body position and stance, techniques, competition, training and more.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 170) and index.

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Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Acknowledgments (p. xi)
  • Introduction (p. xiii)
  • Chapter 1 The Basics: Surfing Fundamentals (p. 1)
  • A Brief History of Surfing (p. 1)
  • The Break (p. 2)
  • Ocean Safety (p. 2)
  • Wave Formation (p. 6)
  • Anatomy of a Wave (p. 8)
  • Wave Measurement (p. 8)
  • Wave Shape (p. 9)
  • Tides (p. 10)
  • Currents (p. 10)
  • Wind Conditions (p. 11)
  • Types of Breaks (p. 11)
  • Other Wave Terms (p. 12)
  • Gear (p. 13)
  • Boards (p. 14)
  • Fins (p. 19)
  • Wet Suits (p. 20)
  • Leashes (p. 21)
  • Wax and Traction Pads (p. 22)
  • Other Equipment (p. 22)
  • Equipment Care (p. 26)
  • It's Up to You (p. 26)
  • Respect (p. 26)
  • Lineups (p. 27)
  • Right-of-Way (p. 29)
  • Dropping In (p. 29)
  • Paddling Out (p. 29)
  • Falling (p. 30)
  • What We Do in Life (p. 31)
  • Pay It Fonward (p. 31)
  • Surfing 101 (p. 31)
  • Basic Body Position (p. 33)
  • Paddling (p. 34)
  • Paddling Out (p. 36)
  • Waiting for Waves (p. 37)
  • Catching Waves (p. 38)
  • Popping Up (p. 40)
  • Standing (p. 42)
  • Turning (p. 43)
  • Ending a Ride (p. 45)
  • The Inevitable (p. 45)
  • Chapter 2 Classic: Advanced Longboarding (p. 47)
  • Advantages (p. 47)
  • Glide (p. 48)
  • Limitations (p. 48)
  • Advanced Paddling (p. 48)
  • Technique (p. 48)
  • Style (p. 50)
  • Angling (p. 50)
  • Trimming (p. 50)
  • Setting Up (p. 51)
  • Turning (p. 51)
  • Walking the Nose (p. 53)
  • Other Advanced Maneuvers (p. 54)
  • Final Note (p. 55)
  • Chapter 3 Slash: Shortboarding (p. 57)
  • Old School versus New School (p. 57)
  • Advantages (p. 57)
  • Maneuverability (p. 58)
  • Limitations (p. 58)
  • Technique (p. 59)
  • Style (p. 59)
  • Speed (p. 59)
  • Turning (p. 60)
  • Maneuvers (p. 62)
  • The Future (p. 65)
  • Chapter 4 Monsters: Big-Wave Surfing (p. 67)
  • The Big-Wave Subculture (p. 67)
  • Locations (p. 70)
  • Risks (p. 70)
  • Limitations (p. 71)
  • Towing In (p. 71)
  • Gear (p. 71)
  • The Future (p. 72)
  • A Word to the Wise (p. 72)
  • Chapter 5 Mano a Mano: Competition (p. 73)
  • Formats (p. 73)
  • Pro Surfing (p. 75)
  • Judges (p. 76)
  • Technique (p. 76)
  • Style (p. 77)
  • Wave Selection (p. 77)
  • Priority (p. 78)
  • Interference (p. 78)
  • Fatigue (p. 78)
  • Heat Dynamics (p. 78)
  • Coaching (p. 78)
  • Perspective (p. 80)
  • Chapter 6 Fuel: Nutrition (p. 81)
  • Energy Needs (p. 81)
  • Weight (p. 82)
  • Body Fat and Lean Muscle Mass (p. 83)
  • Determining Body Composition (p. 83)
  • Hydration (p. 84)
  • Diurctics (p. 85)
  • Supplements (p. 86)
  • Health (p. 87)
  • Chapter 7 Gumby: Flexibility (p. 89)
  • Injury Prevention (p. 89)
  • Popping Up (p. 89)
  • Getting Low (p. 89)
  • Rotation (p. 90)
  • Basic Kinesiology (p. 90)
  • When and How to Stretch (p. 93)
  • Yoga (p. 94)
  • Massage (p. 94)
  • Stretching Exercises (p. 94)
  • As You Age (p. 98)
  • Chapter 8 Cardio: Aerobic and Anaerobic Fitness (p. 99)
  • Aerobic Capacity (p. 99)
  • How to Improve (p. 99)
  • Aerobic Interval Training (p. 102)
  • Anaerobic Endurance (p. 102)
  • Anaerobic Interval Training (p. 102)
  • Cross-Training (p. 106)
  • Keep It Fun (p. 107)
  • Chapter 9 Fast Twitch: Agility and Quickness (p. 109)
  • Fast- and Slow-Tivitch Muscle Fibers (p. 109)
  • Drills (p. 110)
  • Cross-Training (p. 112)
  • Overall Athleticism (p. 112)
  • Chapter 10 Stability: Balance (p. 113)
  • Balance and Trunk Stability (p. 113)
  • Balance and Joint Stability (p. 113)
  • Athletic Stance (p. 114)
  • Knee Tracking (p. 115)
  • Stability Training Exercises (p. 116)
  • Dynamic Balance Strength Training (p. 116)
  • Variety (p. 120)
  • Chapter 11 Hard Core: Trunk Stabilization (p. 123)
  • Anatomy of the Trunk (p. 124)
  • Neutral Spine (p. 124)
  • Transverse Abdominis (p. 125)
  • Trunk Strength and Stabilization Exercises (p. 126)
  • Hard Core for Life (p. 126)
  • Chapter 12 Ripped: Strength Development (p. 135)
  • Sport Specificity (p. 136)
  • Proprioception (p. 136)
  • Strength Development (p. 137)
  • Tempo, Sets, Reps, and Resistance (p. 137)
  • Strength Training Exercises (p. 137)
  • Variety (p. 137)
  • Chapter 13 Ballistic: Power Development (p. 141)
  • Explosiveness (p. 141)
  • Sport Specificity (p. 141)
  • Tempo, Sets, Reps, and Resistance (p. 142)
  • Power Training Exercises (p. 142)
  • Variety (p. 143)
  • Chapter 14 The Game Plan: Designing a Training Program (p. 145)
  • Periodization (p. 145)
  • Be Realistic (p. 152)
  • Follow Through (p. 152)
  • Reassess (p. 152)
  • Chapter 15 Head Games: Sports Psychology and Surfing (p. 153)
  • Relaxation (p. 153)
  • Concentration (p. 154)
  • Imagery (p. 154)
  • Positive Self-Talk (p. 154)
  • Precompetition Routine (p. 155)
  • Mental Cross-Training (p. 155)
  • Training Logs (p. 155)
  • The End Result (p. 163)
  • Appendix A Glossary of Surf Lingo (p. 165)
  • Appendix B References (p. 170)
  • Index (p. 171)
  • About the Author (p. 178)

Excerpt provided by Syndetics

The Art of Surfing will give you ideas for ways you can take your surfing to the next level. If you're serious about improving, this book can be a great resource-a textbook if you will-in your development as a surfer. The first chapter is dedicated to the basics of surfing in hopes of filling any gaps in nitty-gritty knowledge and getting everyone on the "same page" so to speak. Whether you've been surfing all your life, or have only recently "gotten hooked," I urge you to pay close attention to the information in that chapter. Even though a great deal of it may sound familiar, it will help lay the groundwork for this book's performance enhancement sections. The remainder of the book was written with the intermediate to advanced surfer in mind. I aim to empower both the recreational and competitive athlete and, as a result, improve the way surfers prepare to reach their goals. Knowledge of performance enhancement techniques can help you surf better every day without injury, get ready for a two-week surf trip, or aid you in reaching competitive aspirations. Excerpted from The Art of Surfing: A Training Manual for the Developing and Competitive Surfer by Raul Guisado All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

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