Students and extreme sport enthusiasts will not only learn about the sports themselves, but also about the techniques, innovations, engineering, and physics behind them. How do ice yachters achieve speeds of up to 150 MPH? What does take to become a pro snowboarder? Other parts of the encyclopedia highlight key areas of study, such as extreme sports and the media, the controversies surrounding, and the impact of extreme sports on our culture. A resource guide of print and electronic sources, competitions, organizations offers students an insider's guide to all things extreme.
Inside readers will discover BASE (Building, Antenna tower, Span, Earth) Jumping. What's more dangerous than leaping off of a tall building? Jumping off a structure that's much closer to the ground, and that's exactly what many BASE jumpers regularly do. The risks include malfunctioning parachutes, landing on rocks, into electrical wires and more. Readers will learn about Bhang Gliding, where experienced pilots perform full barrel rolls, inverted maneuvers and other stunt flying moves. It is no longer unusual for an experienced hang glider to travel 200 miles or reach altitudes above 10,000 feet. Coverage also includes information on caving, which involves exploring caves that travel deep into the earth, moutain biking, and many other sports.

Encyclopedia of Extreme Sports

Politics & Social Sciences

Kelly Boyer Sagert

Social Sciences

Greenwood

Dad &amp; Me, A Keepsake Book, Sharing Precious memories.

Dad & Me A Keepsake Book (Sharing a Precious Moments)

Arts & Photography

Donna Shryer

Fashion

Publications, International, Ltd.

Imagine owning a fun and financially rewarding business helping people get and stay healthy, strong, and fit. You can when you open a fitness club. In this FabJob book you will discover: - Your options for opening a new fitness club, franchising or buying an existing fitness club. - How to prepare a business plan and get financing - Advice on running a fitness club, from choosing a location to finding equipment to hiring staff - How to set your membership prices, plus how to increase your income with product sales - How to market your fitness club to attract clients. If you want to open your own fitness club, this FabJob guide is for you! This book shows what you need to know to become a successful fitness club owner. Visit FabJob.com for career guides. This book is now a textbook for the International Association of Professions Career College. Fitness Club Owner Certificate Courses are available from the publisher's website.

FabJob Guide to Become a Fitness Club Owner (With CD-ROM)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

Fabjob

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