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No longer a bad thing!
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Surfing is art in motionliquid energy surrounding you from head to toe. A surfer has the ability to ride that energy, and with enough practice, tunes into it and finds its rhythm.

For many years, surfing has been a mans sport. The few girls who have dared to enter the ranks of surfers have been shunned, ridiculed, and generally ignored.

Until now.

Whether youre a surfing expert, or a brand new greenie, Surf like a Girl is your ultimate guide to surfingchick style.

Although it is impossible to learn how to surf just by reading a book (the author herself recommends taking a class first), this book does offer several important tips to get you started. For instance, which is better, a dry suit or a wet suit? Is there any way to save a brand new pedicure from harsh waves? What kinds of swimming suits wont fall off when you get wiped out? And just how do surfers manage to change wet bathing suits in the parking lot?

Each chapter clearly covers a new surfing subject, including surfing history, care and grooming, tips for landlocked surfers, and information you need about common marine life (and yes, it talks about sharks). Filled with all sorts of facts, trivia, tips, and tricks, with this guide in hand youre sure to be well on your way to surfing paradise.
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