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EXTREME SPORTS
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| By: |
Joe Tomlinson |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£15.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1842224654 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781842224656 |
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| Publisher: |
CARLTON BOOKS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
2 January, 2002 |
| Pages: |
190 |
| Synopsis: |
The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Extreme Sports catalogues and describes the mad, mad world of extreme or adrenalin sports. Opinions vary about which sports are worthy of the accolade "extreme", but in this book a lack of rules and a surplus of danger are deemed to be enough to earn a sport its place. Whitewater rafting, abseiling, bungee jumping, snowboarding, surfing, skydiving and rock climbing will all be covered, plus a host of other sports activities that would have any self-respecting life insurance salesperson rushing to up your premium. The book is divided into three main categories depending on the type of terrain the sport utilizes: air, land and water. The different levels of interest in the various sports in the book is also be reflected in the coverage. Each section opens with an introduction, featuring action shots, background to the types of sport in that section. Coverage on each sport includes advice on clothing and equipment, plus all the trick manoeuvres, the classic venues and safety tips and hints. These are the most audacious of sports and The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Extreme Sports is a celebration of some of the most awesome feats of daring and endeavour.This is sport in the raw: the excitement of going to the very edge of human physical activity; this is men and women against the elements, not to mention the perfect excuse to wear a tight-fitting, nylon bodysuit. |
| Illustrations: |
250 colour photographs |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Carlton Books Ltd |
| Returns: |
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