Other editions of book Skateboarding

The "Radical Sports" series is an introduction to the world's most adventurous and radical sports. Each book provides the beginner with all the essential information needed to do the sport competently and safely, as well as looking at the prestigious competitions and their stars. Topics covered include when and how the sport started, the equipment needed, simple skills, safety tips and keeping fit for the sport. Information on associated clubs and governing bodies and details of competions is included. This title focuses on skateboarding.

This guide to skateboarding is part of a series which looks at more unusual sports which are gaining in popularity. Each book in the "Radical Sports" series provides an introduction to the sport and discusses: how and when the sport started; the equipment needed - purchase and maintenance; simple skills; safety tips; keeping fit for the sport; associated clubs and governing bodies and details of competitions; and international stars and prestigious competitions associated with the sport.