Surfing's Greatest Misadventures: Dropping in on the Unexpected

by Tyler Mcmahon and Paul Diamond

Book Overview

The true stories in this one-of-a-kind collection cross the spectrum from terrifying to comical to downright bizarre. It prepares you for the most gripping and unbelievable stories about big waves,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0976951606
• ISBN13: 9780976951605
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Wilderness Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good Surfers

This book expertly delves into the surfing subculture with stories that every surfer can relate to. I have never surfed Trestles, but the stories of what went on between the surfers and the military base were hysterical. Even non-surfers I read it to found it extremely entertaining.

Great stories, told in traditional surfer (embellished) fashion...

Surf stories are always the best things surfers write about. Maybe because they are such interesting people who usually sail along in the tradewinds of life but still find themselves in the most extraordinary circumstances. This group of stories nailed the genre just right, the way Steve Pezman explained the mystery of the trestles situation in the Nixon years, Matt George's very strange experience in Northern California, and on and on. I would lend it to one of my other surfer friends, but I will want to read it again and again year after year. This is a book you would never want out of your possession, but keep it in the car, take it to the beach and pass it around but be sure to get it back. What a treasure. Have any more stars?

Great Book!

I would have to say this book is very good. I like it more than other books because in the book there are short and interesting stories, always keeping you on the edge of your seat, not like long novels, and there are different styles of writing in each author's story. If you are a surfer, I would highly recommend this book. It would be great to read on a surfing trip, or just to read at home. Mark Taylors story is especially humorous. It was my favorite. Over all, this book was one of the 10 best books ive ever read.

Wide open eyes to a wide open ocean with a wide open mind.

Surfing's Greatest Mis-adventures is a journey into real-life situations that would make most of us turn white with fear, or drop to our knees in hysterical laughter. The stories are concise, exceptionally well written, and captivating in a riveting sort of way. I was glued to this thing from start to finish. As a whole it is a respectful contribution to the sport. I often found myself taking a moment to picture the events of the stories in my minds eye. This book is a must have item for any surfer. It's also a good way to pass the time during flat spells. And at the very least, it's a thrilling bathroom reader. Both my father and I have read the book. He is an intense skier, climber and biker; however, he lives in Seattle and is not a big surfer. The other day, while driving back from Whistler Mountain, he called me, and we talked about the book. He also thought it was a great read, and remarked that he never realized the level of commitment and intense efforts that surfers exert just to find their peak euphoric moments.

Recommended for surfers and non-surfers alike

Great collection of well-written stories (including some by surfing notables). Doesn't matter if you surf or not, the narratives will draw you in.