One of the best ways to learn about an extreme sport you are
interested in or one which you are considering taking up is
to read about it, or watch it.
This page is full of links and information about books that
we feel pass on valuable information to you.
If you have written a book about extreme sports, or would like
to recommend one please get in touch with us and tell us about
it.
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Skydiving in Eight Days
 Fully
illustrated with photographs and diagrams. "Skydiving
In 8 Days" is
the first book ever published on this modern approach to sport parachuting. It
provides a unique introduction to one of the world's most thrilling sports, and
describes in detail the mental attitudes and techniques necessary to master it.
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Parachuting: The Skydiver's Handbook
 The
newest, most up-to-date, complete jumping text available.
In 400 pages and 260 illustrations you are taken from
first jump through advanced skydiving and canopy flying.
The chapter on emergency situations is full of statistics
and reveals the best solution to possible challenges.
Learn all about your equipment; what to look for, what
repairs you can make, and when to take your gear to
a rigger. This book will be your basic text and constant
reference. Completely revised, softcover, 5.5 x 8.5,
400 pages, 260 illustrations, four-color cover.
From the Author
Parachuting/Skydiving is continuously growing & evolving.
Dan Poynter and I have attempted to bring to you,
the reader (novice or experienced), the latest information
available which covers many aspects of the sport. It
is our hope that this book will be used by you as a
tool
to increase your learning about the sport. We have
addressed several training and controversial issues
openly and
honestly, attempting to give full merit to both (or
more) viewpoints when more than one right answer
is available.
This book is a "living document" and will continue
to change as the sport changes and grows. Each successive
issue (from the very first one that I used to study the
sport over 21 years ago) has been written with that philosophy
in mind; one of continuous improvement.
We hope you like the book, and if you can think of
anything else to add, please feel free to contact one
of us with your suggestions!
Blue, Clear, and Calm Skies to y'all. |
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Base
66: A Story of Fear, Fun, and...
 Synopsis
BASE 66 is the true, nerve-wracking account of three young skydivers and their
quest for membership in the most select extreme sports club on earth: The BASE
club. In order to become a full-fledged member, Jevto Dedijer, Bernard Poirier,
and Scott Elder had to parachute from the top of a building, an antenna tower,
a bridge and a cliff, and survive to tell the story--a feat only some 800 adrenaline
addicted people have succeeded in doing. In BASE 66, Jevto Dedijer tells the
tale of his hunger for the ultimate adrenaline rush. He and his companions
shared several near death experiences while traveling across Europe with their
parachutes and beer in Bernard's dented Renault 4. They were pioneers in a
sport so dangerous that several of their fellow BASE jumpers died in action. "BASE
66 is a fascinating story about life and death, terror and joy, and intimate
friendship. It is an account of extraordinary people taking a step beyond the
edge." Yuri Kuznetsov--BASE 416 "Everyone will enjoy reading Jevto's
thrilling and humorous tale of his fascinating BASE odyssey and his discovery
of a way of life that surpasses artificial boundaries and provides lifelong
inspiration." Jean Boenish--BASE 3
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Rock Climbing: Essential Skills &...
 The
official instructional guide for rock climbers. A reference
tool for those who wish to climb, instruct, coach and lead.
Libby
Peters has produced an excellent book to cover everything
from the basics to advanced techniques.
The illustrations are clear and linked to the appropriate
text, the photographs are good quality and cover a variety
of areas throughout the UK. A minor gripe is that the book
seems poorly indexed, however despite this niggle I'm happy
to recommend the book unreservedly to my clients. The book
makes me want to go and climb which surely is the best endorsement.
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Kitesurfing: The Complete Guide
 In
this guide, Ian Currer takes you through the complete basics
of the exciting, yet complex sport of kite surfing, or kiteboarding.
He uses simple language which even the novice has no trouble
interpreting,
accompanied
by helpful diagrams and at all times keeps your interests
focused on kitesurfing.
Even as an intermiediate kitesurfer, I have picked up many
useful tips from the guide, which has helped me improve my
jumping considerably. I recommend anyone who is serious in
taking kitesurfing as a sport, to get hold of this book.
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Windsurfing: The Complete Guide
I
chose this book because I had already read Touching
Cloudbase (A book on paragliding
by the same author) and found it excellent.
I was not disapointed, this is very comprehensive and answered
all the questions I had, not only about improving my sailing
but about buying stuff, setting up your gear etc. which is
well worth the cover price alone. Great Pictures and illustrations
too.
Written in a very easy untechnical style, and well suited
to the beginner and to someone like me trying to improve.
Not much good to experienced windsurfers or competitors though.
Recommended
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Coming soon...
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(Paragliding)
The Complete Guide by Noel Whittall
 A
guide to paragliding which introduces the
basic techniques and then provides information
about training schools, equipment, the
rules, weather, soaring, competition flying,
and how to derive enjoyment from the sport.
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Touching
Cloudbase by Ian Currer
 The
third edition of a standard manual for those starting paragliding.
It offers an introduction to Paramotoring, a section on
tandem flying, and an expanded reference to the world's
manufacturers. It also covers the syllabus for the exams
of the British Hang-gliding and Paragliding Association. |
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Muay
Thai / Thai Boxing books we recommend |
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|  Ultimate
Muay Thai
by
Bob Spour
Synopsis
This book, written by an acknowledged expert on this
fascinating fighting art, provides a detailed analysis of the
techniques of Muay Thai [Thai Kick Boxing] and their application
to street protection. Ultimate Muay Thai is aimed at those with
an interest in the martial arts in general and those with a
specific interest in Muay Thai whether they are beginners, intermediates
or advance practitioners.
"As
an experienced trainer in Muay Thai I'm always on the look out
for a technically informative book for both me and my students.
I have trained with the author of this book many years ago and
it's good to see he has finally condensed his vast experience
into the pages of this book for all to see. He has, unlike many
books of this genre, included a very detailed chapter on clinchwork
as well as the basics of footwork as taught in Thailand. The
section on rituals particularly appealed and I was not dissapointed.This
is not a westerners interpretation of the art. Bob shows just
how it's done, as it is done in Thailand. An excellent book
for beginner and advanced alike. Well worth the price."
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|  Muay
Thai Kickboxing: The Ultimate Guide to Conditioning, Training
and Fighting
by
Chad Boykin
Synopsis
In the most comprehensive guide available for entry
into the fast-growing sport of Muay Thai kickboxing, personal
trainer, Thai boxing coach and experienced fighter Chad Boykin
leads you through every aspect of the game. Whether you long
to test your mettle in the ring or simply get in the best shape
of your life, this book will show you how. With clear, instructive
photos and descriptions, Boykin demonstrates the conditioning
exercises that provide the foundation for the power and speed
of Muay Thai. Then he takes you step by step through the brutal
elbow and knee strikes, punches, clenches and kicks that form
your offensive arsenal, plus the blocks and evasion techniques
that will confound your opponent. Training drills teach you
to flow from one move to the next with accuracy and confidence.
A veteran of the ring, Boykin gives novice fighters inside information
on what to expect and offers advice on fighting styles and strategies.
Whether you've been participating in kickboxing for years or
are new to the sport, this book will give you the edge you need
to succeed.
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Surfing
Books we recommend... |
| Learn
to Surf -
James Maclaren
 An
introductory guide to the sport of surfing discusses
traditional surfing, bodyboarding, and body surfing
while offering detailed instructions for the complete
beginner.
Conversationally
written. No jargon or surf lingo to confuse the beginner.
Breaks a potentially difficult and complex subject into
easy-to-digest tidbits.Targeted for people who have
never so much as picked up a surfboard in their lives,
but who are intrigued by this exhilarating sport. Anybody
can LEARN TO SURF, let's do it!
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| Surfers's
Start-up: Beginner's Guide to Surfing (Start-up Sports)
- Doug Werner
 This
illustrated handbook covers the basics of surfing gear,
surfing conditions, safety, surfer etiquette and the
history of surfing. Moreover it teaches the novice how
to cope: not only with the waves and learning frustrations
but with crowds and (gulp!) locals too.
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| Fit
to Surf: The Surfer's Guide to Strength and Conditioning
- Rocky Snyder
 Not
only is surfing an extremely popular male sport, it
is the second fasted growing women's sport, behind golfing,
and is destined to become even more popular. Surfing
is also an extremely demanding sport, requiring absolute
fitness for success. No wonder then, that Rocky Snyder
sold thousands of copies of this book in its first,
self-published edition with minimal promotion and no
bookstore distribution. Fit To Surf is filled with black
& white photographs and provides valuable information
to the reader about how to create a personal conditioning
program specific to surfing. The book is designed to
help readers build more surfing strength, enhance endurance,
increase balance and coordination, and reduce chances
of injury. The book contains sample workouts for the
home, gym, and on the water.
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| Surfing
Fundamentals
- Nat Young
 128
pages, including 70,000 words of text, 120 black and
white photos and sketches, 10 pages of colour. Now in
it1s fourth printing this book has taught thousands
of people to surf. The inside information from four
times World Surfing Champion, Nat Young. All the tips
from his 43 years of experience, good clean advise for
the beginner and the advanced surfer, including how
to ride a Shortboard, Longboard, Bodyboard, kneeboard
and Wave Ski.
The basis of this manuscript was first commissioned
by the Warringah Shire Council in 1976 as a guide to
Australia1s first Surf School. Over the course of two
summers directing their surf school Nat Young refined
the information to make a clear, definitive book that
could be used to teach people of all ages how to surf,
originally coming out as Nat Youngs Book of Surfing.
Part one is BASIC SURFING. Including, Starting out right,
Choosing your board. Learning to paddle, Going into
the ocean for the first time, Catching your first wave,
Standing up, Basic Manoeuvres, Helpful hints, Caring
for your board, Things that bite and sting and an important
chapter on Attitude.
Part two is INFORMED SURFING. Advanced manoeuvres, from
tube riding to aerials. Surfing big waves, Competitive
surfing, Waves and weather, Where the waves are, and
History through design.
Part three is ALTERNATE SURFING. The art of riding a
malibu or Longboard, Kneeboard, Wave ski, and Boogie
board, and a Glossary so you communicate.
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