Skateboarding Flow
About this ebook
Or that understanding Newtonian mechanics can significantly improve a skater's performance? This book uniquely bridges theoretical physics and action sports, offering insights valuable to both skaters and physics enthusiasts.
The book delves into ramp dynamics, gravitational forces, and momentum, demonstrating how these principles are applied in tricks like ollies, grinds, and aerials. Through video analysis, biomechanical studies, and physics-based simulations, the author presents evidence-based explanations. Each chapter builds upon the previous, starting with fundamental concepts and culminating in advanced techniques and practical applications for skatepark design and training.
The book's approach is both informative and accessible, using clear language to demystify complex physics. It progresses from basic definitions to detailed analyses of specific skateboarding maneuvers, providing a framework for understanding and appreciating the science behind this dynamic sport. By examining the physics at play, Skateboarding Flow enhances our appreciation of skateboarding's intellectual and physical demands.
