The World Stormrider Guide: v. 3 (Stormrider Guides)
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Average customer review:Product Description
This title is the third book in a three Volume set. It is the final instalment of the highly respected "World Stormrider Guide" series from Low Pressure. It is written by a collaboration of trailblazing journalists and local surf experts combined with awesome images from the world's leading surf photographers. The proven, functional design with accurate relief and line maps, make "Volume Three" indispensable for expanding adventurous surfers' horizons and completes the ultimate set of reference guides to our planet's surf. Book three of the trilogy explores 80 entirely new surf zones across the established nine continental and oceanic chapters, Volume 3 investigating the waves breaking on our furthest surfing frontiers. Global surf culture is studied in detail, providing an important overview of the past, present and future. In depth analysis of the surf breaks is enhanced by the addition of the unique Stormrider break symbols, supported by optimal swell and weather statistics, plus all the crucial travelling information. Detailed mapping and breathtaking photography ensure the "World Stormrider Guides" are the ultimate surf travel resource.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #12147 in Books
- Published on: 2009-05-10
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 240 pages
Editorial Reviews
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With more information than your last high school gepgraphy project, The World Stormrider guides are the ultimate surf trip planning tool. --mesurf.com.au 2009
your books have had a bigger influence on my life, in terms of the experience, perspectives, ideals, culture, perception, etc. --Daniel Howard 2009
I've used your books in Bali, Australia, Brazil, Portugal, France,
Morocco, etc; they've always taken me to the best
spots. --David McGill 2009
been using them since 1991 for the best surftrips ever. Back from
Morocco - your book was, as always, my bible! -- Jamie Pampellone 2009
Long time of waiting, but more than worth it! I really like the Alternative
Wave Resources. Best Volume until now! -- Floman 2009
From the Back Cover
THE END OF THE ROAD
Part three of the trilogy of World Stormrider Guides goes way off the beaten track looking for surf where few have looked before. Exploring 80 entirely new surf zones, Volume 3 investigates some of the truly "out there" surfing destinations on the fringes of the known surf world. Detailed descriptions of each surf spot are enhanced by the unique Stormrider break symbols and supported by optimal swell and weather statistics, plus all the crucial travelling information. An overview of global Surf Culture looks at the past, present and future of surfing, right across the 9 established chapters. Written by a collaboration of trailblazing journalists and local surf experts combined with awesome images from the worlds leading surf photographers. Detailed maps ensure easy navigation for expanding all surfer's horizons and completes the ultimate set of reference guides to our planet's surf.
About the Author
Antony Colas has travelled across the world, surfing in over 30 countries. He has written for the Stormrider Guide Europe, The Surf Report and many leading surfing magazines. Bruce Sutherland, a director of Low Pressure, and co-author of The Stormrider Guide: Europe and The Stormrider Guide: North America has 30 years extensive experience of surfing and travelling. Contributions also come from the Low Pressure team as well as numerous respected surf journalists.
Customer Reviews
another cornerstone to the building...
the series continues, and it's always great. A bit repetitive on some locations, but it really helps to find less crowded places next to more known and frequented ones.
I love all of the 3, even if I'm still way from "completing" the first 2...
If a 4th comes out...I'll buy that one too!



