Books with author Patty Segovia

Extreme sports are exploding in popularity and right smack in the middle of all those adrenaline junkies are a bunch of fearless girls flying down the slopes, riding the waves and, now, busting ollies over curbs. "Skater Girl" reveals the ins and outs of skateboarding to young women who know that sporting a little harmless road rash is one off-the-hook lifestyle statement. From lingo and board facts to fashion advice and flatout, including "The Top 10 Reasons Why Skateboarding Rocks," this book gives girls the lowdown on all the need-to-know stuff. Of course, the authors get serious with the riding. Step-by-step photos show new girls all the basics, including getting on the board, proper riding form, simple turns and safe stops. As readers advance, the authors teach tricks like ollies, grinds and flips, as well as advanced techniques for riding at a skate park on big ramps, hot wheel loops, full pipes, quarter pipes, boxes, and a rail.

Learning from the best is always a good idea. That's why Meredith Books has brought you On The Edge Skateboarding. With tips and tricks from the pros who know it the best, this book will show you how to live on the edge - skateboarder style. So grab your board and hit the half pipe with advice from Cara-Beth Burnside, Kevin Staab, Kris Markovich and others.Learning from the best is always a good idea. That's why Meredith Books has brought you On The Edge Snowboarding. With tips and tricks from the pros who know it the best, this book will show you how to live on the edge - snowboarder style. So grab your board and hit the slopes with advice from Rob Kingwell, Erin Comstock, Silvia Mittermuller and others.