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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Buy this book! This book can teach you how to snowboard without an instructor. I self taught myself and my girlfriend to snowboard in only a few days with the aid of this book. The great thing about this book are the diagrams which explain *where* to apply pressure to the board. Previously, i had several lessons in which they taught twisting of the upper body and weighting of the leading foot to initiate turns. The McNab method teaches you to initiate turns with just movements of the feet combined with... more info
Who needs lessons? Having studied this book/DVD I learnt to snowboard in a 3 days, and could get down green/blue slopes fairly confidently. I had the advantage of being able to ski already (though being nearly 50 didn't help). There is still lots to work on the next time I'm in the alps, so I'll be using the book again next year.
Excellent tuition This is an excellent book written in an easy to understand format. The included DVD is also ideal to see the theory actually in practice. This is great for beginners and will undoubtedly contain something that will improve your riding. The pressure point method for turns is superb. Recommended.
Brilliant book to learn from This is the first time I've come across a guide that was so detailed and well explained.
All my previous lessons have been at French resorts, so to finally be taught in English makes a big difference.
The accompanying DVD really does make a difference (and access to a nearby indoor slope, helps too!).
It is the first time I've heard the concept of pressure/weight distribution described in a manner that is easy to understand - I can suddenly ride switch without effort and have even started... more info
