Longboarding

by Mary-Lane Kamberg

From its origins as a land-based alternative to surfing, one that incorporated the wheels and trucks used by skateboarders, longboarding, developed in Hawaii during the 1950s, has come a long way. In the 1970s, when the sport was seen as a form of self-expression, it was more of a do-it-yourself hobby. Today, longboarding is bigger than ever. This book describes the sport's history, gives riders an idea of how to choose their equipment and begin practicing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1477788638
• ISBN13: 9781477788639
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 12