The Handbook of Skiing Karl Gamma 1983 Hardcover Illustrated Ski Technique Guide
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The Handbook of Skiing by Karl Gamma is a detailed, illustrated guide to skiing equipment, techniques, mechanics, racing, freestyle skiing, cross-country skiing, difficult snow conditions, and mountain safety.
Published in 1983, this large hardcover reference book uses photographs, drawings, and step-by-step diagrams to explain skiing skills from basic stance and balance through advanced turns, racing, ski jumping, touring, and off-trail skiing.
Book Details
- Title: The Handbook of Skiing
- Author: Karl Gamma
- Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
- Publication Year: 1983
- Printing: Second printing, June 1983
- Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages: 320
- ISBN: 0-394-51827-6
- Measurements: Approximately 10 inches tall, 7 inches wide, and 1 inch thick
- Illustrations: More than 1,400 drawings, diagrams, and photographs
Topics Covered
- Ski clothing and equipment
- Choosing skis, poles, boots, and bindings
- Standing, balance, edging, and falling safely
- Traversing, stopping, and turning
- Parallel turns and advanced ski techniques
- Competition and slalom skiing
- Ski jumping and freestyle skiing
- Cross-country skiing
- Deep snow and difficult weather conditions
- Off-trail skiing, touring, avalanches, and first aid
Condition
This vintage hardcover book is in Good condition. The binding is solid, and the pages are crisp, clean, colorful, and easy to read. The photographs, drawings, and diagrams remain clear and useful.
The dust jacket shows light shelf wear, including minor rubbing, small edge bends, and handling wear. The hardcover boards remain clean and sturdy.
No stains, highlighting, or missing pages were noted in the photographed areas.
A separate vintage patient education handout about choosing ski boots and bindings was found inside the book. It is included as an as-found extra and shows age-related toning and handling wear.
Please review all photos closely for the most accurate view of condition. The book shown is the exact copy you will receive.
This 1983 Knopf second printing has its dust jacket and more than 1,400 drawings, diagrams, and photographs, and it suits a skier's or winter sports shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.
- Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
- Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
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- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
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