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How to Train Your Skateboard

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How to Train Your Skateboard by Jack Francis covers the essential thirteen tricks and moves that all skateboarders need to learn. The book starts with basics such as understanding and maintaining your skateboard, as well as skatepark etiquette and safety. It then provides clear, step-by-step instructions for mastering key tricks like ollies, kickflips, board slides, and shuv-its, accompanied by specially commissioned illustrations to aid learning and enjoyment.
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Format: Hardback
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This book is ideal for beginner skateboarders seeking a confident start and clear guidance on fundamental tricks and board care. It suits readers who appreciate visual aids alongside expert instruction.

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The thirteen tricks and moves that all skaters need, stylishly presented.

The beginner skateboarder will learn about their board and how to maintain it, a little about skatepark etiquette and safety, and all the basic moves necessary to get off to a confident start.

The book then takes the thirteen key tricks that every skateboarder wants to learn and breaks them down into clear step-by-step instructions, with specially commissioned illustrations making them easy to follow and a pleasure to look at.

With Jack's expert guidance, you'll master the basic skills, and soon be popping, doing ollies, kickflips, board slides, shuv-its and more.

Discover the world of skateboarding with How to Train Your Skateboard by Jack Francis.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781837760060

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Skittledog

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ewa Zak

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

Jack Francis learned to skateboard soon after he learned to walk and has since ridden his deck in cities around the world. He now teaches skateboarding in Brighton, UK.

Ewa Zak is a Berlin-based illustrator and designer.

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