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Go Snowboard [Paperback]

Neil McNab (Author)
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Publication Date: 2 Nov 2006 | Series: Go

The fast track to great snowboarding

Read it, watch it, do it with this innovative book and 30-minute DVD for anyone itching to get up off the sofa and go!

Clear step-by-step coaching and inspirational photography in the book will get you started or improve your skills. Then, master techniques with your own virtual coach – from the goofy foot to the heelside turn, the 30-minute DVD uses 360 degree live-action freeze-frame graphics and slow-motion sequences guaranteed to get you freeriding in no time.

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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Dorling Kindersley (2 Nov 2006)
  • Language: Unknown
  • ISBN-10: 1405315741
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405315746
  • Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 15.9 x 19.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 22,673 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The best 'How to Snowboard' book I've read 31 Oct 2006
By Adam "Reviewboy" Yorkie'bar
Format:Paperback|Verified Purchase
This is hands down the best instructional book about snowboarding I've read and i think that I have read most of the ones on the market at the moment. What makes it great is

1. That its written by an amazing Snowboard instructor who has many years or pro-riding at the top level and teaching riders of all levels.

2. That the book is great for someone just starting or someone who is already a decent rider

3. It's well laid out with, well written, good diagrams and some amazing photographs

4. It comes with a DVD
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book from an Awesome Rider 18 Feb 2007
By John Chandler
Format:Paperback
Neil's book is the first snowboard title I've encountered that covers the modern foot-steering technique. That alone would make it stand out from the crowd, but it goes far beyond that. The book covers the "McNab Four Point Pressure Control System", a new evolution in snowboard technique that is suitable for the whole spectrum of riders - from complete beginners to the advanced and experienced.

I had the pleasure of learning the system on one of the McNab Technical Performance Clinics last year and it is an utter joy to use - very powerful, very natural and suitable for all kinds of terrain and conditions.

As a qualified instructor, I can highly recommend this book to both novices looking for some up-to-date background reading, as well as more established snowboarders looking to take their riding to the next level. The text is clear and readable, the photos and diagrams support the information presented, and the book is broken down into small sections which are great for flicking through. Adding a DVD was a stroke of genius - although short, seeing the exercises in action really helps to get the ideas across. Snowboarding is not a static activity!

If you want to discover how to ride snowboards using a modern, efficient and solid technique do yourself a favour and buy this book.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on the market 28 Jan 2007
By David McNiven
Format:Paperback
This book is superb, its relevant whether you are a beginner or have been snowboarding many years.

The DVD brings to life the theory enabling you to see it being put into practice by Neil.

The McNab pressure controls system allows you to learn to ride the board using just the feet rather than the whole body. This moves you from the 'chalet girl shuffle' to carving right on the edge.

Having just returned from a McNab technical freeride clinic in chamonix the book will enable me to keep riding the right way until my return to the Alps in 2008

The book is a must have for any snowboarder regardless of skill.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fab book 17 April 2007
By Anna Herriman
Format:Paperback
I have just come back from the French Alps having learnt to snowboard for the first time. I am profoundly deaf and found it difficult to understand everything the snowboard instructors say and therefore this book is a brilliant resource for me as it confirmed what I understood from the instructors that I needed to do with snowboarding and filled in the gaps for the bits I didn't hear from the instructors. And the book is a brill tool to take me to the next stage!! I can't wait to go back again next year!!!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Used this book as a novice and it was excellent, real life experience 24 April 2009
By Mr. D. A. Parsons
Format:Paperback
Firstly I am 35 years old, went snowboarding for the first time back in 1999 for a week and never did it again, family houses etc put a hold on this sort of stuff.

roll fwd 2009.
Decided it was about time I gave snowboarding another go! I loved it 10 years before but was rubbish!
Bought this book as it had great reviews.
The best thing though is this book goes in to the Physics of why the board turns etc. 10 years ago i did a few lessons, at no stage did the instructor tell me why this or that happens where as the book describes why with pictures and video footage.
Knowing the physics really helps you understand.

I did a 1 day lesson here in the uk a few weeks before holiday on a dry slope.
Read the book several times practicing in the living room at home with stances etc

Went to Austria for a week in feb armed with the book and the dvd ripped to my iPhone.
First day was getting used to snow! Slippery stuff LOL, but by end of the day slowly going down blue runs and falling a lot.
Each night went back to the room read the bits i wanted to focus on and watched the chapter on the dvd.
Each day I improved really well and by the end of the week I was more than happy on Red runs even going for a small ollies and jumps.

Both myself and 2 friends used this book through out the week helping each other with the book as a guide. The other 2 had neve been before!

We spent the whole week with No instructors just the book, we met some other more experienced boarders and by the end of the week they couldn't believe we taught ourselves out of a book and were truly shocked. Read more ›
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this book! 30 July 2008
By Mr. Ross A. Atkinson
Format:Paperback
This book can teach you how to snowboard without an instructor.

I self taught myself and my girlfriend to snowboard in only a few days with the aid of this book.

The great thing about this book are the diagrams which explain *where* to apply pressure to the board.

Previously, i had several lessons in which they taught twisting of the upper body and weighting of the leading foot to initiate turns.

The McNab method teaches you to initiate turns with just movements of the feet combined with raising and lowering the body.

You also end up looking alot more relaxed and controlled than people who use twisting to turn the board.

Bottom line, buy this book if you want to learn to snowboard without an instructor but with very good technique.

Ross
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4.0 out of 5 stars Back to basics
I bought this book to take me back to basics as I wanted to get some knowledge on how a beginner needs to learn as I am preparing to take my level one snowboard instructors exam. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr P.C. Arnell
5.0 out of 5 stars BUY BUY BUY !!!!
I am normally dubious of training books but this one has so many pictures and details you pretty much don't need a lesson and could teach yourself from it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by D. Henwood
5.0 out of 5 stars covers many abilities
I also have the ski version of this one I brought for my daughter covers a wide audience but every ability can learn something from it
Published 7 months ago by ninnynoonoo
4.0 out of 5 stars Good reference guide
ideal to take and refer to before and after lessons. DVD is good touch. Aimed at beginners and low intermediates.
Published 7 months ago by solo
5.0 out of 5 stars great for beginners
as a complete novice taking lessons at the local snow dome I wanted a but of something to help give a bit extra guidance. Read more
Published 11 months ago by AndyT
3.0 out of 5 stars Good book but can be confusing
I bought this book after 5 years of boarding. Overall I would recommend, my only issue is that all the diagrams are shown in goofy and it isn't so easy to imagine the same moves... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Ms. A. Hitchen
5.0 out of 5 stars the mans a legend
Buy it read it watch it then go play in the snow....great detail throughout with fantastic pictures awesome must have if your a keen snowboarder wanting to have more knowledge
Published on 17 Jan 2012 by swaledale dub
5.0 out of 5 stars really good snowboard support
I took a chance on this book/dvd but it's been really helpful and easy to follow and I would definately recommend for anyone either beginner or intermediate.
Published on 9 May 2011 by Boz
4.0 out of 5 stars Instruction Manual
It is a good book, very clear photos and is step by step. Good to have it to progress x
Published on 15 Mar 2011 by E. Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book & Easy to read and put into practice
Bought for my daughter for xmas she and her boyfriend were going snowboarding 2 days later; they had had a couple of lessons but still found the tips were very easy to read and put... Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2011 by ssr
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