Other Extreme Sports

Paintball is an extreme sport characterized by guns, called "markers," which use compressed air to fire paint-filled gelatinous balls at high speeds. Players enter simulated urban or wooden...

Paintball is an extreme sport that allows participants to engage in non-lethal combat situations. Players "mark" each other with paintballs that are shot out of high-velocity air guns known as...

Expansion bolts are bolts that have an outer sleeve that expands when the end of the bolt is turned clockwise. The most easily recognizable use for these bolts is to protect rock climbing routes....

Learn how to do a back flip on a trampoline in just a few easy steps.

Bill Ballance is a multiple time champion of the ATVA/AMA (All Terrain Vehicle Association/American Motorcyclists Association) GNCC (Grand National Cross Country) off-road racing championship. He...

This is a step by step tutorial on how to do the Handspring, this is a move well known to Gymnasts and Traceurs (Practitioners of parkour)

Paintball is an extreme sport that lets players live out realistic combat events using paint-filled projectiles instead of live fire. Players compete in events ranging from "Capture the Flag"...

Modern Suzuki ATVs are highly sophisticated machines with impressive technology. Just as with more simple predecessors, it is simple maintenance that will keep your ATV in top shape. There are...

The ATC (for Air Traffic Controller) is probably the most common device used today for both belaying and rappelling---it doesn't kink the rope, has no moving parts, is easier on the skin than a...

Paintball and Airsoft feature nonlethal guns for military simulations and as an extreme adventure sport. The guns used in each sport differ in the ammunition they use, the power source for the gun...

When it comes to racing, the quality and condition of racing tires are as important as a fast engine. High cyclic stress and excessive temperatures during racing change the consistency of tire...

There are times when athletes want to cut weight in order to make a weight class for a competition, like Powerlifting or wrestling. This is a method that people have used to drop 10 or more pounds...

For the casual observer, kayaks are just a particular kind of boat. However, for the kayaking enthusiast, or the individual looking to get into the sport, the amount of choices to be made when...

Paintball packages are the gear that you bring to an event or pack in case you get an opportunity for an impromptu woodsball session. These include your weaponry, safety gear, ammunition and any...

Paintball markers are small pistols used to shoot and mark an opponent in a match. These are often employed as sidearms with larger paintball weaponry or as a primary weapon in marker-only combat....

Woodsball is the variant of paintball that uses natural settings and immobile terrain to approximate real warfare. It is different from other versions, such as speedball, because of the emphasis...

Mountainboarding is an extreme sport that involves riding a board with wheels downhill. Mountainboarding is like snowboarding on dirt. Jason Lee and Patrick McConnell are credited with inventing...

If you're a fan of monster trucks, high-speed racing, and jaw-dropping crashes, then chances are you know exactly what the title of this article is referring to. Grave Digger is "the world's best...

Inline skaters can choose a skate that comes completely set up, or they can mix and match the various components. Some skaters prefer a skate with a custom-made boot, while most opt for the many...

The thrill of scuba diving need not be confined to your time below the waves. Why suffer a boring boat ride to your drop point, when you could zip there yourself using a jet ski? Although some...

Building your own bideck snowskate requires a few specialty items---legit snowskate trucks are essential---but you should be able to keep the cost of the project lower than buying a pre-made...

If you ever wanted to know how to hurt your wrist on a jet ski without breaking it, or are curious about how that would happen, this is based on a true story.

Gore-Tex, also known as gortex, is a registered trademark Gore Creative Technologies Worldwide and refers to a waterproof but breathable material commonly used in outdoor sporting goods. Gore-Tex...

A lever on the handlebars of the bike operates the clutch. When you want to shift gears, you engage the clutch by squeezing it in. This releases the clutch plates so that you can shift. After...

The act of fighting holds a strange place in modern culture. On one hand, it is to some a shameful, barbaric practice. It is the failure of diplomacy and the triumph of violence. On the other...

This article will teach you how to get up, find that spot, and surf right! Once you master this part, you can begin learning tricks and eventually become sponsered!

There are many different techniques used in riding an all terrain vehicle. Many of the differences directly correlate to the type of ATV you are riding. A sport ATV requires different techniques...

Thanks to an influx of weightlifters from Russia, kettlebells and ballistic weightlifting is experiencing a surge of interest in the Western Hemisphere. A kettlebell is a round weight with an...

Motorcycles and dirt bikes are fun pieces of equipment that can provide hours of entertainment. Jumping motorcycles, for example, is a typical pastime of most enthusiasts and can be accomplished...

1. DO NOT exceed your level of training Local Grottos provide free training appropriate to your level of experience, including beginning horizontal caving and beginning and intermediate vertical...

Mountain biking is an extremely enjoyable activity, and a great way to spend a beautiful day among nature. While riding your bike down a rocky or uneven mountainside can seem a daunting task at...

Woodsball is a style of paintball that is meant to be played in a natural environment, simulating combat in forested or other natural areas. Woodsball players typically wear camouflaged outfits...

The publishing company in San Francisco, CA that published my last book on Financing Manufactured Homes....is big....really big in publishing bicycle books. Since my son in San Antonio, TX decided...

Baja SAE is a design competition in which universities from across the globe design and construct small off-road vehicles. Baja SAE--formerly known as Mini Baja--is put on each year by the Society...

Paintball is a fun and easy sport to play. Whether you are in an organized league with a team, or you play recreationally with friends, here is a list of more than 25 ways to make homemade...

There are a few hard and fast rules that one must follow while riding an all-terrain vehicle. These rules are designed to prevent injury to the rider and to minimize impact on the environment so...

Four-wheelers, ATVs, or quads; no matter what name you choose to call them, call them versatile. There might be no other vehicle on the planet that has more practical applications than an ATV....

Ultrarunning is an exciting sport. It's less competitive than running shorter distances. Most ultrarunning is done outside where an ultrarunner can become hooked on the natural high of running in...

Rappelling is a method of descending a cliff on a rope using friction to control your speed. Rescue workers and military personnel may need to rappel as part of their job. Mountain climbers rappel...

Heelys were first sold in the year 2000 by Roger Adams. They quickly became quite popular, both with young people and with a few celebrities. Usher once used Heelys in a dance routine, and...

A wave board is similar to a skateboard. A wave board has two wheels instead of the four wheels of a traditional skateboard. Unlike a traditional skateboard, a wave board has two decks connected...

Dirt biking is an exciting sport with roots dating back to the early 1900s. Over the years, dirt bikes have received many technological innovations, improving the speed of the bikes and safety of...

Kite surfing is one hot sport. Not only do you get the thrill of surfing, you also get the added rush of the speed given you by the wind in your kite. Kite surfing can be both fun and dangerous,...

Fox suspension shocks provide a cushion and a bit of resistance when a bike rider hits a bump. Rebuilding the Fox shock is part of regular maintenance on a bike and can easily be performed by the...

A climbing wall is a great way to practice and develop skills at home. Once a variety of pitches, roofs, slopes, corners and ledges are built into a wall comes the fun part of placing holds and...

To start a boxing gym you will need a wide-open workout space, plenty of equipment, insurance and a few level-headed trainers and promoters on call. It's all about advertising well and providing a...

The fad may have faded a bit, but rollerblading remains one of the best ways to get around and a great way to get some exercise. Rollerblading is excellent for personal health and for the...

There are times when you may be required to balance on a high wire wearing spike heels. Maybe you're considering a career with the circus. Or perhaps your next modeling photo shoot requires this...

Feel like a change in your life is needed? Or maybe you are just an adrenaline junkie looking for new adventures to give you that rush that you crave. Whatever the case may be, inline skating,...

Skydiving is an exhilarating and fulfilling sport in which participants often find themselves hooked from their very first jump. The thrill of leaping from an airplane in flight is so addictive...