Get Rolling, the Beginner's Guide to In-line Skating, Third Edition
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The BEST Beginner's & Intermediate Guide to In-Line Skating
  • For the absolute beginner
  • A good book for Beginners
Get Rolling, the Beginner's Guide to In-line Skating, Third Edition
Liz Miller
Manufacturer: Get Rolling Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0963219634

Book Description

Get Rolling is your guide to the safest, easiest way to start (and stop!) rolling on in-line skates. Author Liz Miller is a nationally-known certified instructor who wrote Get Rolling for nervous novices seeking a comprehensive in-line how-to guide.

With an easy, encouraging format and tons of empathy for your fears, Liz will turn you into a confident, competent skater with dozens of step-by-step lessons, plenty of photos, and her own lively drawings. Then you, too, can benefit from the most fun form of low-impact exercise around!

You will learn:

How to avoid injury and conquer the debilitating fear of falling
Beginning to advanced techniques for stopping, turning and striding
Where to find the true bargains for skates and protective gear
Building blocks for in-line hockey, racing, ski cross training, and more
Where to skate, what to wear, and how to stay fit with "roll-aerobics"
Acclaimed worldwide, Get Rolling is the only in-line skating book you'll need to go safely stride-by-stride from beginner to expert skating!

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The BEST Beginner's & Intermediate Guide to In-Line Skating.......2007-10-04

The most complete guide on, comprehensive step-by-step, In-Line skating lessons. It takes you from beginner to advanced intermediate in the safest way. The fear of falling is gone; you learn how to fall and get up properly. The Yoga poses are very helpful for balance, strength and increased range of motion. Chapter 7 teaches you how to stay fit with "roll-aerobics". Key terms, skate maintenance, safety, etc. are all covered. If a DVD on the skating techniques accompanied the guide on "GET ROLLING" it would obliterate every in-line skating manual.

4 out of 5 stars For the absolute beginner.......2007-01-10

Just an intro about me, I'm a 40yr old male and having lost weight and seeking a more active lifestyle decided that all the times I'd seen rollerbladers on the beach walk, it was for me.

This book will take you from a never skated numbty to a skater with confidence in about 15hour sessions, I'm now over 20-25hours skating and have progressed through the book. It is quite straight forward and although you will find the need to have the book on hand during practice, it will guide you through what corrections you may need to take to finally master the skills. (Some skills took me more time than others to pick up, when I finally realised I wasn't quite carrying out the practice/tuition right.)

While I still manage to have the odd moment (almost falling) it is nice to be able to skate the local beach walk (3km's) knowing that I can stop turn and steer to avoid 'moments'.

Without this book, I believe I'd still be stumbling along in the carpark, frustrated that I wasted so much money. In my area there is limited tuition and this book was just what I needed.

I encourage beginners to heed the safety advice and also purchase 'crash pants' - I spent 2 weeks waiting for skin and bruising to heal from being over enthusiastic in attempting a hill trail too soon.

Get the book, get some good skates and find a vacant flat lot for your first 10hours - try some trails and go back to the lot to build your skills.

I'm enjoying the sport and hope that I can do so for many more of my 'aging' years.


Good Luck.

5 out of 5 stars A good book for Beginners.......2004-02-20

This book is very systematic and teaches basic and intermediate technique in an easy to follow format. The strength of this book is the descriptions and the pictures that match many of the descriptions. The focus on safety and confidence-building drills "before you roll" make this a good book for us beginners. This book would augment any class. But here in rural Utah where there are no inline skating classes, the drills allow one to practice in stages using the book alone. The author DOES recommend professional instruction and says early on not to depend on the book alone...
The Mutt: How to Skateboard and Not Kill Yourself
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Genius
  • A real and inspiring story
  • The Mutt is cool
  • great read
  • Inspriational Story
The Mutt: How to Skateboard and Not Kill Yourself
Rodney Mullen , and Sean Mortimer
Manufacturer: HarperEntertainment
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0060556196
Release Date: 2005-08-02

Book Description

The world–champion freestyle skateboarder and the man who brought the ollie – the trick that revolutionised the sport by taking it from the ground to the air – to street skating shares the history of skateboarding, as he tells the dramatic story of his life.

At the age of 13, Rodney took the freestyle skating world by storm. He won 35 world titles in less than five years. But through it all, his father looked down on his son's love for skating and pressured him to walk away from the sport and leave behind his fans and status as the most famous skateboarder of his era. After years of stress and conflict, Rodney gave in and promised his father he'd quit for good. But by the time he finally broke free from his suffocating and abusive home life, the popularity of freestyle had waned and given way to vert and street styles. So Rodney picked up his board and started from scratch. With the help of mentor Mike Ternansky, Rodney used his freestyle background to usher in a whole new era of street skating.

Today Rodney is more popular than ever. The videos in his series Rodney Versus Daewon are among the most popular skateboard videos ever produced. He won the 2002 Transworld Skateboarding readers' choice award for favourite street skater and is the most popular character on the top–selling Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video games.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Genius.......2007-05-15

Possibly the best book I ever read. Although the history of skating through Rodney's eyes is fascinating, the true treasure of this book is seeing the world through Rodney's eyes. It is a beautifully told story with generous honesty. Being a skater is irrelevant to liking this book. If you've ever been young and had dreams, then you should be reading it.

5 out of 5 stars A real and inspiring story.......2007-04-24

I'm 27 years old and grew up watching all the legends like Rodney, Tony Hawk, Stacy Peralta, Tony Alva, etc. This is an amazing book not just because of it's relation to skateboarding, but because it tells a story of what it's like to sacrifice everything for what you love. If you are passionate about anything in your life and especially if you are young, facing opposition, reading this book may inspire you to follow your heart and what you believe.

I can relate to this book a lot because my father and Rodney's were of the same batch. I also felt that we had similar struggles as misfits in life. I highly recommend this book to anyone. It's an interesting read and a great story of someone who succeeded in life.

5 out of 5 stars The Mutt is cool.......2006-10-13

In the book "The Mutt" it shows the life of Rodney Mullens struggles of becoming a pro skateboarder. This book kept me very interested through the whole book. This book wasn not like other autobiographies, this one had a very interesting story to it and was very exciting to read. It was very fun for me to read because I like to skateboard as well. I was able to see how difficult it was for him to get to the point of his life where he is now.
I liked this book also because of the information he shared of his childhood as skater. He showed things that i never knew about of when he was a child and an adult. In some sense i was able to compare some of my life to his. We both had struggles in School and with girls and have had some family issues. Which was one of the things that kept me interested in his book.
So in conclusion I think that all skaters should read this book. Im sure any skater can relate to this book. After finishing the book i lend it to a freind who i later found out that he enjoyed it as much as I did. So if any body likes autobiograpghies on sports athletes then i suggest reading this book. And this is why I enjoyed "The Mutt"

5 out of 5 stars great read.......2006-08-19

I found this book to be very interesting, and a great read. It is well worth the price, and I definitely suggest that you buy it.

5 out of 5 stars Inspriational Story.......2005-07-31

The first time I saw Rodney Mullen was in 1986 at the University of Florida. I was between classes and, obviously Rodney was too. I was a skateboarder from 1976 to 1980 and had kept up with what was going on after that so, I knew who Rodney Mullen was. For about 30 minutes, I watched him do the most amazing tricks I had ever seen. He was skating by himself and I was the only one watching him.

Now that I am 40, my 11 year old son is getting into skateboarding. I wondered, "Whatever happened to Rodney Mullen?"

I found this book through a search for "Rodney Mullen" on Amazon. His story is very inspirational. I'm glad that he was able to find peace with his father and find happiness.

I can't imagine anyone doing for skateboarding what Rodney Mullen has done.
Rollergirl: Totally True Tales from the Track
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Disappointing
  • A great inside look at today's derby.
  • Roller Derby Rocks
  • I am officially inspried! Thanks, Melicious!
  • Excellent read!
Rollergirl: Totally True Tales from the Track
Melissa Joulwan
Manufacturer: Touchstone
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0743297156

Book Description

The 1950s phenomenon of Roller Derby is back in full force, and it's definitely not your grandma's game anymore. With leagues in more than one hundred cities across the country, a national tournament, and major sponsors, the new wave of the sport has gone mainstream. No one is better qualified to tell the story of Flat Track Derby's astronomic rise than Melissa "Melicious" Joulwan. As a founding member of the Texas Rollergirls -- the league that launched the sport and the reigning national champions -- she has helped redefine what it means to be stylish, sporty, and sexy.

With her mouthy, tough-as-nails style, Melicious recounts her best tales from the track: her fierce rivalries with The Wrench and Ivanna S. Pankin, the scene at the annual national tournament, the thrill of a bout, and the infractions that so often bring her to the penalty box. From the minute she first laced up her skates and wrapped herself in her alter ego, Roller Derby has given her a confidence boost, and she shares the positive impact the sport has also had on girls -- young and not-so-young -- who tack posters of her on their bedroom walls and lace up their own skates.

Complete with photos and suggestions on how to develop a Rollergirl name and persona, this unprecedented tell-all comes from the woman who's watched the sport evolve from an underground Friday-night event to a bona fide national phenomenon.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Disappointing.......2007-07-23

While Melicious' book does provide some insight into the modern roller derby revival, "Totally True" it's not. It is factual - that is to say there is nothing "made up," but she was under no obligation to apply journalistic standards of balance and integrity to her book. The facts that she did select reflect this.

5 out of 5 stars A great inside look at today's derby........2007-07-19

This book was just what I needed. I just started as freshmeat with the Philly Roller Girls and read this book before I went to tryouts. It gave me an inside look at what I might expect in the derby world. Reading about Melissa's experience coming into her league and starting from scratch was really inspiring. She explains what it takes to be a derby girl, what to expect, how tough it all really is, and how rewarding it and the derby community can be. I definitely recommend this book if you're at all interested in the most recent derby revolution. It's taking over and it's awesome!

5 out of 5 stars Roller Derby Rocks.......2007-07-09

Amazing, witty and informative. Melicious' book taught me new ways to practice, ways to perfect my persona and even how to develop an awesome signature for autographs. This book is amazing for girls just starting their derby adventure and for girls that have been in the "biz" for years. I ate it UP! Ace Face, Star City Rollergirls. Roanoke, VA.

5 out of 5 stars I am officially inspried! Thanks, Melicious!.......2007-05-01

I attended the very same roller derby bout that inspired Melicious to become a rollergirl. I was awed and wildly entertained by the spectacle of roller derby and really wanted to join up myself. Unlike Melicious I was too scared to do something that looked like soooo much fun. The girls out there just looked so intense. I just didn't think there was any way I could do something like that. I've continued to attend roller derby and have enjoyed the heck out of it. But, I always wished I had the courage to try-out.

So, when I received 'Rollergirl' as a present last month I was thrilled to read about a sport that I enjoyed watching so much. I'm happy to say that I loved this book. It's fun, and entertaining, with tons of great stories about the early days of the roller derby revival. I enjoyed reading about all the behind-the-scenes stuff, and the fun stories of roller derby drama.

The best part, is that this book inspired me to finally pursue my dream of being a rollergirl. The way Melicious describes her league and her fellow rollergirls made them seem strong, but also human. The more I read, the more I realized that roller derby is full of regular chicks just like me. They practice hard, and they skate like demons but they are real people. So, I'm officially inspired to try-out. I've got my speed skates, skate lessons, and tons of gear. I've also got butterflies in my stomach and a whole lot of admiration for Melicious for showing me that I could do something I really wanted to do.

Thanks!

5 out of 5 stars Excellent read!.......2007-04-30

This book was very down to earth, a very easy and entertaining read. Any new commers to the sport will learn the rules and atmosphere to where anyone would be able to "jump in" and understand and enjoy roller derby.
The Essential Swimmer (Essential)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • excellent help
  • I really struggled until I found this book
  • Skillful, Exemplary
  • Lots of useful info on strokes and training
  • Excellent reference for the freestyle swimmer
The Essential Swimmer (Essential)
Steve Tarpinian
Manufacturer: The Lyons Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1558213864

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This is the essential guide to a successful swimming program for fitness and competitive swimmers alike, filled with concise, practical advice on everything from basic stroke technique to advanced training programs. It will teach you how to identify your own stroke, kick, body position, and breathing flaws, and provides innovative drills to correct errors in form. Steve Tarpinian is an experienced swimming coach and an Ironman triathlete.

Book Description

A professional trainer's advice on everything from basic stroke technique to advanced training programs.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars excellent help.......2006-08-28

I spent a fortune on private, Total Immersion swim coaching and still couldn't swim more than 250 yd without a splitting headache. Didn't expect to get much from a book on swimming, but was desperate. It was great! I figured out exactly what I was doing wrong (kicking too fast), and went out and swam a mile. I'm not making this up! Would have given it five stars, but the pictures were not as clear as I'd hoped. Could have used more illustrations or photos, but directions were extremely clear.

5 out of 5 stars I really struggled until I found this book.......2005-11-16

I wanted to learn how to swim better. I tried a few other books, worked hard, and got nowhere. I began to believe it was impossible to learn swimming from a book. Swimming books tend to be lists of little things which can make you swim better. These lists are addressed to people who already know how to swim and do not add up to instructions for a new swimmer.

Tarpinians book is different. It told me in a simple fashion what I needed to do, how to do it and why. Reading just a handful of pages from this book has been the single most effective thing I've done to improve my swimming.

5 out of 5 stars Skillful, Exemplary.......2003-10-06

The brevity of this effective, perfectly edited swimming manual is sweet indeed. Not one word too long, it will teach you to swim better than you ever have before, teaching you the fundamentals of freestyle, improving your freestyle, and then using a goal-oriented drill program, developing the four main strokes of swimming (freestyle, breastroke, backstroke, and butterfly). It touches on strength training and the brief nutrion chapter, which basically says, if you eat garbage (empty calories) insteady of health food (fruits and vegetables) is better than a lot of popular nutrition books I've read. Practical, resourceful, and knowledgeable, the books is truly like having a coach right there.

5 out of 5 stars Lots of useful info on strokes and training.......2001-11-12

I used this book in conjunction with lone recreational work outs. I significantly improved my freestyle stroke in a few months after swimming most of my life. I had swim on YMCA and summer teams for a large chunk of my adolescence. I venture to guess it could be useful in one way or another for a person just starting out in a pool to a master level adult. It also includes info on other strokes but I used the book mainly for freestyle.

4 out of 5 stars Excellent reference for the freestyle swimmer.......2001-05-02

This book is a great tool for learning how to swim the freestyle, or just for pointers when you need to improve your technique. It provides drills for improving freestyle technique, and great tips on how to design swim workouts. The only problem I had with this book is that it does not devote any time at all to the other three strokes, as they are all compiled into one chapter which does not include any drills or pointers. The rest of the book, which includes tips on nutrition and stretching, is meant as a tool only for beginners. If you are new to swimming or don't have access to a coach, I highly recommend this book to improve your swimming technique.
How to Jump and Spin on In-Line Skates
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • How to Jump & Spin on Inline Skates
  • A GREAT BOOK!
  • I LOVE SKATING because of this book!
  • What People Are Saying About the Book:
  • May be useful for beginning inline adults...NOT for ice skaters
How to Jump and Spin on In-Line Skates
Jo Ann Schneider Farris
Manufacturer: 1st Books Library
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1587210525

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars How to Jump & Spin on Inline Skates.......2007-09-10

This is a very enjoyable book, and the written descriptions of how to do each jump are very clear. The one thing I really wish it had are clearer illustrations! The stick-figures are confusing, and make it impossible to see which leg or arm is in front or in back. A stop-action progression of photos, or at least a more lifelike, detailed illustration would go a long way towards enhancing the understanding of how these moves are done. Overall, I still recommend the book, and have found the information useful - especially considering there isn't much (if anything) written about this subject.

5 out of 5 stars A GREAT BOOK!.......2006-08-01

This book is so much fun!

I am an ice and roller skater. Now, I'm able to in-line skate like I do on the ice and on traditional roller skates!

HOW TO JUMP AND SPIN ON IN-LINE SKATES has taught me what to do.

What I like the best is that I can now do spins on in-line skates. The writer explains in detail how to do moves.

When I follow the steps described, I find myself doing amazing things.

I really like the photos and drawings of the skaters in action.

Every day, I can't wait to get my skates on!

5 out of 5 stars I LOVE SKATING because of this book!.......2006-08-01

Jo Ann's writing style is so fun, and every section makes me want to put my skates on and try what she writes about. The drawings by Larisa Gendernalik are great! They show that the artist does know much about figure skating.

Everyone who loves to skate must read this book since it will make you want to skate and skate and skate.

I am an ice skater and what is amazing is that this book has helped me with my ice skating too.

Thank you, Jo Ann, for writing this book!



5 out of 5 stars What People Are Saying About the Book:.......2006-08-01

From Liz Miller, well-known California skating instructor and author of the books Get Rolling, Advanced Inline Skating and California Inline Skating:

"Jo Ann has a warm, encouraging and very enthusiastic writing style, and she delivers what the book's title promises: information about the inline figure skating discipline, gear, and moves. The gear section and glossary are also useful."

From John Petell, President of Harmony Sports:

"Jo Ann's book is a giant step toward exposing the fine sport of inline freestyle skating, with its many and wonderous movements, to the public.

From Nick Perna, National and International figure skating coach and co-inventor of the Pic-Frame skate:

"This book is well written and extremely thorough for this type of instruction. I think just about anybody who is interested in inline figure skating techniques will be able to learn something new from this book. I hope someone in the future will do an instructional video based on the book!"

2 out of 5 stars May be useful for beginning inline adults...NOT for ice skaters.......2006-07-17

Definitely not for any cross-over (no pun intended) figure skaters.

If you are past the USFSA Basic Skills level, the only page in this book that has any potential of being helpful is page 35, "A note to ice skaters."

I really appreciate the efforts of this book and the niche subject, but it is obviously vanity published, and therefore very, very unprofessional and vexing to read.

In perspective, however, I acquired one skating tip from this book for $13 plus shipping, which is considerably cheaper than one tip from a Russian skating coach, plus shipping :)
In-Line Skating
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Good, but not deep; doesn't always flow through concepts
  • Good book for beginner skaters
In-Line Skating
Mark Powell , and John Svensson
Manufacturer: Human Kinetics Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0880116595

Book Description

Strap on your skates and hit the streets for great fun, exercise, and excitement. If you're up to the challenge, try your first 10K, learn how to grind a rail, or catch some air in a half-pipe! Inside you'll find

• advice on the latest in-line equipment;

• 104 photos and illustrations showing skating technique;

• 39 drills and exercises;

• two performance training programs for in-line skating;

• roller hockey rules, drills, and descriptions of necessary equipment; and

• tips on street and vertical skating.

Whether you're new to in-line or just looking to expand your skating skills, In-Line Skating has it all. Fitness and skating author Mark Powell teams up with racing and equipment expert John Svensson to help you get the most out of in-line.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Good, but not deep; doesn't always flow through concepts.......2000-07-09

I'm new to inline skating and I'm looking for a book to get me started. My experience with ice skating and skiing is helping me. I'm looking for a book to, "take me to the next level."

This is a good book, but it isn't that.

There are some good pictures that show how to do certain maneuvers in time lapse. That helps. However, sometimes illustrations rather than pictures are the most effective means to get a concept across to the reader.

The written descriptions on how to do certain things, such as a Y-stop, are good, but not always thorough enough. It would help if the author would build up to certain tasks.

For example, the author might teach certain points about turning, which could then be used to form the foundation of a Y-stop.

Learning is about developing a foundation and building on that foundation. Too much in this book was independent of everything else I need to learn. I just didn't come away feeling that I had moved to the next level because of this book.

Don't get me wrong, I learned quite a bit. However, this book wasn't as thorough as I had hoped.

4 out of 5 stars Good book for beginner skaters.......1997-10-12

If you are enthusiastic about inline skating, you probably want to read everything about it you can get your hands on. I have read 3 or 4 books so far. I have learned at least something good-to-know from each one -- this one included. It's cheap enough -- order it and read it!
Roller Derby Classics...and More!
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Roller derby....A Classic it is
  • Roller Derby Classics and more!
  • A Must For Every Roller Derby Fan!
  • The BEST photo book on roller derby ever published
Roller Derby Classics...and More!
Jim Fitzpatrick
Manufacturer: Trafford Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1412066786

Product Description

Former professional Roller Derby skater, referee, photographer and fan, Jim Fitzpatrick spent years compiling a huge collection of memorabilia of the original Roller Derby along with some of the outlaw leagues which sprang up over the years. Now for the first time he gives a glimpse into the wild world of banked track mayhem with many rare and never before seen photos. A number of photos had been given to him by his friend and Roller Derby legend, Ann Calvello. Ann wrote the forward to the book. Also a number of soon to be classic photos taken by Jonathan Perry, famed Roller Derby photographer, are included along with a few the author had taken over the years.
Enjoy this look back on a sport which refuses to die. The original Roller Derby ended in 1973 but today still lives on in a number of variations, including the all-girl leagues which now number in the thirties.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Roller derby....A Classic it is.......2007-01-10

I really enjoyed Jim Fitzpartick's book. I was good to see pictures of the good old days of Roller Derby and not what a joke promoters have turn it into. I attended every game held at the old Cleveland arena in the late 60's and earlt 70's and never heard profanity out of the IRDL skaters. When the lame T-Birds showed up the scene changed. Thanks a million Jim for the wonderful memories.

5 out of 5 stars Roller Derby Classics and more!.......2006-03-01

This is a wonderful pictorial history on the original Roller Derby. It brought back many fond memories, not only of the game but the people who skated it. What added to the book was the fact you could tell how much the author loved the sport. After growing up a fan, he tells of later became a professional skater and then a referee. He even included many wonderful photographs he personally took at many of the games along with some behind the scenes shots.

I especially loved seeing the early days of the sport long before I was born. I also appreciated the captions below the photos explaining who the skaters were, the locations and years involved. Often other books included wonderful photographs but supply no helpful info to let you know where or when it took place.

I know the price may be a little steep, but as a collector I have purchased single photos or magazines on E-Bay for over $25 a piece. A book like this containing hundreds of wonderful photos is well worth it!

This is a must book for anyone who grew up loving the Roller Derby. Here's to the good old days!

4 out of 5 stars A Must For Every Roller Derby Fan!.......2006-02-18

There isn't alot written on the subject of Roller Derby. As a matter of fact, there isn't much written in this book, Roller Derby Classics. However what little is written is not only entertaining, it gives a brief background into this author's career as a Roller Derby skater & referee. It also has an introduction ( A Rather Colorful One!) by Ann Calvello, and is written as though she is standing next to you, in a conversation!
The pictures have a caption on the bottom. It is brief yet with the picture tells a thousand stories and brings back many a fond memorary for this Roller Derby fan! Yes, the price of the book is abit steep. However for what it is worth, I am not disappointed by Fitzpatrick's work to make this book possible for ever Roller Derby fan, and those interested in Roller Derby! It is worth every penny! Or worth saving your pennies for!

5 out of 5 stars The BEST photo book on roller derby ever published.......2006-01-22

This is the best and only professional photo journal of the game known as roller derby. It is full of rare photo's that I have never seen before, documenting many decades of the sport through the images of some of it's greatest skating stars.

I have my copy on my living room coffee table. Everyone who visits always picks it up, and enjoy reliving their fondest memories of this very popular sport.
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      4 out of 5 stars Inline Speed Skating.......2005-05-31

      From the background I had during my competitive years in the sport of inline speedskating, I believe the book is a complete and technical guide to the basic terminology, strategy, and mechanics that are involved with speedskating; both on ice and inline skates. There is heavy usage on photographs to show you the correct way to skate to reach your potential but to achieve what is seen in the picture typically takes years of training with coaches to show you the ways to train your body to achieve the form and stride of an effecient inline skater.

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