Skiing Turns (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781443736763)

Originally published in 1922, this is an excellent ski-manual, focussing on skiing turns, and containing much information still of practical use today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include: The Use Of The Turns How To Practise The Turns Cross Country Hints Steering, Etc, In Skid Turning Straight Running Normal Position Telemark Position Step Turn Stem Turn Telemark Turn Stem Telemark Turn Open Christiania Turn Jump Turn Stem Christiania Turn Step Christiania Turn Pure Christiania Turn Appendix Rudder Action In Skid TurningKeywords: Books Christiania Telemark Appendix Stem Turn Cross Country 1900s Rudder Practise Skiing Artwork

Author: Vivian Caulfeild
ISBN-10: 1443736767
ISBN-13: 9781443736763
Publisher: Hesperides Press
Language: English
Published: 11/04/2008
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.81d