The Skateboarding Field Manual
This is an extensive guide ... Stutt goes right to the nuts and bolts and discusses how to attach the trucks, types of wheels, grip tape, and the different types of ball bearings. However the focus of the book is the description of basic tricks, as well as the more complex flip tricks, grinds, and slides. Breathtaking action photos aid the visualization of the step-by-step instructions.... [Readers] will relate well to the author's flippant attitude and language as he outlines each trick... Libraries that own magazines such as Thrasher or TransWorld Skateboarding can expect the same tone and writing here. (Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library SySchool Library Journal2009-06-01)Stutt's appealing title is rife with the glossy glamour that should win nods of approval from even proficient shredders. (Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Unive2009-08-00)Former SBC Skateboard magazine managing editor Ryan Stutt has put together an attractive and information-stuffed book for young skaters. Stutt offers a "Skateboarding 101" that not only outlines all the equipment and gives a short history of the sport, but provides a "Skate Park Etiquette," and a "Note to Parents." The rest of the book is filled out with tricks, moves, advice that is thoroughly no-nonsense, and lots and lots of photographs. (Quill & Quire2009-06-30)This is an excellent resource for any student who wants information on the sport of skateboarding. The reader learns the rules of the sport, basics for the moves and lots more. Includes a glossary and index. Full of action photos and clear instructions. (Jean WipfINFOLINK2010-06-30)