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Surfing

Part of the Science Behind Sports series
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Books in this series explore the scientific principles behind some of the most popular team and individual sports; basic physical science concepts are explained in an engaging and accessible manner.; In this new addition to the Science behind Sports series, author Don Nardo examines the many aspects of science underlying the popular sport of surfing.

It discusses the physics of waves, the science behind board shape and how riders stay on the board, co; Each volume in the series focuses on one sport and opens with a brief look at the featured sport's origins, history and changes to rules, equipment, or techniques.

Subsequent chapters cover the biomechanics and physiology of playing, related health and m

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Product Details
Lucent Books
1420511564 / 9781420511567
Hardback
797.32
01/07/2014
United States
104 pages, Halftones, color; Halftones, black and white; Illustrations, color
178 x 229 mm, 417 grams