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Imagine the thrill of planing along the water while hanging on to a ski rope and gracefully gliding up into a barefooting position. With these simple steps, you'll be able to use just your body and a ski rope and barefoot away!.. more »
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These are the basics to be able to do a backflip... more »
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Clearing low-lying obstacles in parkour is pretty easy, but getting over large objects like walls can be a bit harder. The cat leap is a move traceurs use to jump a gap and climb over a wall. It requires good arm strength and lots of courage, but ... more »
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Landing a smooth parkour precision is a major achievement for any parkour enthusiast no matter how high or far the precision jump is. Precisions are daring, frightening and difficult moves that test your instinct, your reflexes and your strength... more »
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Parkour's simple vault is a natural jumping movement that uses one or both hands to post and push yourself over an obstacle. The simple vault is so called because it's one of the most basic and important of the parkour jumps and requires just bit ... more »
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The vault is one of the primary tools in parkour's gravity defying toolbox. Understanding the basic mechanics of a vault lays a solid foundation for you to move on to more complex vaults and even to innovate your parkour moves in the future... more »
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Even though jumping from building ledges to concrete floors might make you think otherwise, parkour's early innovators developed the sport with safety of parkour enthusiasts and the general public as their primary consideration. Safety rolls are ... more »
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Considering this thrill? Go for it!.. more »
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Parkour, the art of displacement, emphasizes a wide variety of vaults and leaps in its discipline. But more important than the athletic jumps which its practitioners exercise is the way they land from those jumps. A proper landing helps keep the ... more »
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Whether you see it done at a circus or in your physics class, lying on a bed of nails appears to be an incredibly painful act. An explanation of how to do it and the physics behind it will show you it's not nearly as difficult to endure as you ... more »
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Packing up for your sea kayak safety consists of packing the essentials that you will need in case of an emergency and also knowing how to use the equipment. There are many things that you are going to want in case you need to make a repair or ... more »
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Parkour is also referred to as l'art du deplacement, translated as "the art of displacement." Founded by French martial artist David Belle, it focuses on overcoming various obstacles (usually in an urban landscape) in as rapid and efficient a ... more »
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A basic roll is one of the most fundamental moves in parkour (the art of displacement). It's often used in landings, absorbing the impact of the fall and making it essential for practicing proper safety precautions. A roll is also one of the ... more »
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When it comes to sledding, there is no better terrain than ski mountains. They offer steep slopes, long groomed runs and plenty of open space, however, most resorts won't let you touch a sled to the snow during the day because of the liability. ... more »
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Buzkashi is the national game of Afghanistan that dates back to the days of Ghengis Khan. Played on horseback, a single game can last for days, and stretch for countless miles over the rocky steppes. In the days of old, a game of buzkashi could ... more »
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Riding ATV's and 4-wheelers can be a lot of fun and give you an opportunity to show off your skills. Many experienced riders like to pop wheelies and do trick riding. Popping a wheelie really isn't that difficult provided that you become skilled ... more »
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These are instructions that will help some people learn how to ride in line skates, also known as roller blades... more »
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Parkour is taking the world by storm. This sport encourages people to use their own bodies to propel themselves through their environment. One way you can enjoy parkour is to run up and over a wall. But you should make sure you take the right ... more »
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This will show you how to use Ohio's number one paintball forum!.. more »
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If you are searching for a place to skydive in Louisiana, than look no further. Here are the top three skydiving drop zones for those in Louisiana looking for an adventure... more »
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Table tops are one of the coolest and most stylish tricks in the world, and once you have them on lock down you will be having your friends over for lunch. Here are some helpful hints and a how-to on laying those things over flat enough to host a ... more »
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Airships were originally filled with hydrogen, which is cheaper but more flammable than hydrogen. The discovery of natural gas fields in the United States has allowed American airships to use helium since the 1920s. The following steps will ... more »
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If you are looking for exercise that is fun, healthy, and easy to do then inline skating is for you. Here are some tips on how to choose the right skate... more »
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Ok, before you read this you all have to agree never to tell my friend Maya who owns this dog... more »
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It seems that almost everyone knows how to flip a coin. However, flipping a coin is not as easy as all that and should be approached with careful consideration and a steady hand... more »