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Loading... The Bluffer's Guide to Skiing (The Bluffer's Guides)by David Allsop
![]() None No current Talk conversations about this book. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I had learned a few random bits of skiing trivia thanks to this book, but I wouldn't say this knowledge has changed my life for the better. Prior to reading I had thought that perhaps the book might poke fun at the world of skiing while at the same time explaining some of the more esoteric facets of it... sadly, it was not very successful at achieving this. The main joke is centered on how to be a pompous a** while learning how to ski. For this reason I couldn't quite get into it... the 3 star rating is mainly because it did present factual information. My tip is to just skip to the glossary - really the most interesting and humorous section of the entire book. ![]() no reviews | add a review
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Instantly distinguish between a schuss and a snowplough, a stem turn and a slalom, a sidecut and a side-slip with Bluffer's Guide to Skiing. Bask in the admiration of your fellow skiers as you pronounce confidently on what to do and where to do it. Never claim that your skis have 'blunt edges' or that you just can't get enough 'flex' in your ski boots (these are valid excuses for most forms of skiing ineptitude.) And never boast that you haven't had a lesson in your life. This is ill-advised, not least because it invites the entirely legitimate retort: 'Yes, it shows.' Above all, effortlessly hold your own against those who have skiing in their DNA. Just don't make the mistake of skiing with them. No library descriptions found. |
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