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Bezig met laden... The Bluffer's Guide to Skiing (The Bluffer's Guides)door David Allsop
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. Deze bespreking is geschreven voor LibraryThing Vroege Recensenten. This is an awesome book. I greatly enjoyed how the book walked you through skiing, with information ranging from the history, to ski types, to what to expect on the slopes. Overall, an educational and enjoyable read. ( )Deze bespreking is geschreven voor LibraryThing Vroege Recensenten. If one has never skied before in their entire life and then picks up this book to try to remedy the situation, then perhaps this book may help prepare them. If, on the other hand, one has skied before (but isn't so hot at it), then this book would be of limited use. The book provides a relatively quick summary of the history of skiing, ski terms (mostly from a European perspective), and some jarring generalizations and stereotypes that apparently passes for humor. I had learned a few random bits of skiing trivia thanks to this book, but I wouldn't say this knowledge has changed my life for the better. Prior to reading I had thought that perhaps the book might poke fun at the world of skiing while at the same time explaining some of the more esoteric facets of it... sadly, it was not very successful at achieving this. The main joke is centered on how to be a pompous a** while learning how to ski. For this reason I couldn't quite get into it... the 3 star rating is mainly because it did present factual information. My tip is to just skip to the glossary - really the most interesting and humorous section of the entire book. Deze bespreking is geschreven voor LibraryThing Vroege Recensenten. Rather more than just for "Bluffers" i would recommend this as a present for anybody who is either going on their first second or third ski holiday. About 90% of the information contained in this little book would be or real value to a novice or intermediate skier. The humor is a little tired and overall I only managed to raise a tired smile BUT the actual information about what a ski does and how it does it, what resorts are for experts and what resorts work for beginners and indeed what to expect from ski lift attendants, fellow skiers etc is all accurate and valuable! A good sugar-coated pill of information. (I wish somebody have given me this book before my first essay into skiing - in scotland!) For those of you who want to know my qualifications I have been a chalet keeper and full time skier for the last 24 years.geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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Instantly distinguish between a schuss and a snowplough, a stem turn and a slalom, a sidecut and a side-slip with Bluffer's Guide to Skiing. Bask in the admiration of your fellow skiers as you pronounce confidently on what to do and where to do it. Never claim that your skis have 'blunt edges' or that you just can't get enough 'flex' in your ski boots (these are valid excuses for most forms of skiing ineptitude.) And never boast that you haven't had a lesson in your life. This is ill-advised, not least because it invites the entirely legitimate retort: 'Yes, it shows.' Above all, effortlessly hold your own against those who have skiing in their DNA. Just don't make the mistake of skiing with them. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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