Vintage The Handbook of Skiing Karl Gamma Illustrated Guide Hardcover Knopf

Title: The Handbook of Skiing Author: Karl Gamma Format: Hardcover with dust jacket Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Language: English ISBN: 0-394-51827-6 Comprehensive guide to essential skiing skills and techniques from beginner to advanced. Features more than 1,400 drawings, photographs, and diagrams. Cover text highlights a complete guide from the most basic to the most advanced techniques. Contents shown include topics such as history of skiing, equipment, ski school/instruction, competition, freestyle, ballet, moguls, training, and cross-country skiing (equipment and techniques). Illustrated reference with detailed diagrams and photos for turns, balance, jumps, and form. Photos show table of contents and sample interior pages for reference.