I learned a lot from this manual. I appritiate learning allot about board construction and what kinds of material to look out for. Im down in Panama and although there are alot of surfers there arnt alot of body boarders. Therefore the presentation of ther manual with generaly excllent photos and discription undoughtably has helped tremendiosly. The manual is definatly geared towards the UK/Europe market. Anyway probably deserves five stars but held back because there are no other manuals to compare. So if you want to know about learning to Body board this is it. Ill give it two thumbs up!