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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 797.1224 EAN: 9780071362375 Edition: 2 ISBN: 0071362371 Label: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Manufacturer: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 160 Publication Date: December 06, 2000 Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Studio: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Editorial Review: Product Description: COMPLETE SEA KAYAK TOURING Average Rating:
 Rating:  - A great basic guide to sea kayakingI found this book before I bought my kayak, and I read it at least twice cover to cover before I got it. That said, I still rolled inverted in fifty-degree water within five minutes of getting in my new boat, but that's what I get for trying to explore the envelope too fast. I know where it is now. This book helped me a lot. I used it to help understand the available boat choices, the basics of paddling, gear choices, and something about rescue techniques. The author is probably from ... Read More Rating:  - The Best on the MarketThis is the best general kayaking book on the market today (2001). Covers the range of the activity. Enjoy. Rating: - Essential, though perhaps not completeI don't know if I'd agree with the subtitle; Seidman's guide is by no means complete (for that, see Dowd's "Sea Kayaking") but it certainly does cover the essentials of the sport, and as others have noted, it is certainly sufficient to introduce a newcomer to all the essential techniques needed to get started. While no book is a replcement for a good teacher, Seidman gives you enough to get out and teach yourself basic strokes, braces and perhaps even rolls- though that's something best seen ... Read More Rating: - Very well written and informativeI got into sea kayaking after reading this book and it is all the author said and more. I've lent this book to a number of friends who are now also "hooked". This is an easy to read book, one that evokes the possibilities of kayaking along with information necessary to develop the confidence to make them happen. I highly recommend it to anyone considering this great sport. Rating: - Exactly the sort of basic kayaking book I was looking forThis book is exactly what I needed to guide me through the kayak shopping and learning process. It begins with equipment basics to help you choose what's right for you and proceeds step by step through other basics of kayak ownership, use and transportation. I recommend it to all beginning kayakers and to anyone who's considering buying a kayak. |
