Other Extreme Sports

Proper skate maintenance is required if you hope to land every trick and without a constant need for new equipment. Inside the wheel of every skate are bearings that must be cleaned regularly to...

Dual rate shocks were a design improvement over the old single rate shocks. Triple rate shocks are the newest evolution in ATV suspension.

Aggressive skates can be customized with different parts that reflect your needs and ability as a skater. The skates can also be customized with paint and dye jobs that drastically change their...

Pellet rifles come in a variety of forms. Extreme sports enthusiasts use pellet rifle replicas of real world firearms to fire shots at over 300 feet per second at one another in simulated military...

While still not as popular as the traditional skateboard, the scooter has become a riding option for a larger spectrum of kids and adults alike because it is easier to learn. Since the scooter's...

Before scaling your first mountain there is some basic equipment that you need to be familiar with.

Paintball is an extreme sport that pits teams of players against one another in simulated combat situations. Balls of gelatinous paint are used instead of live ammunition in specially crafted...

Paintball guns, commonly called "markers," are the main weaponry used in mock battles on paintball fields and other recreational grounds. Markers fire gelatinous balls of paint that enable...

Aggressive skaters may always have the best equipment, but what can set them apart is their style. Skates can be built from the ground up with custom parts, or generic skates can be tricked out in...

Bull riding is one of the most popular extreme sports around the world. Cowboys from nearly every country compete to see who can last at least eight seconds on the back of a well-trained rodeo...

Athletes come in all shapes and sizes--tall basketball players, sculpted ballerinas and 2,000-pound, mud-caked, monstrous rodeo bucking bulls. Not many bulls make it to the Professional Bull...

The type of rock climbing you're doing will dictate what type of climbing shoes you will want to buy. Indoor climbing gym holds are large, so a non-stiff sole is an appropriate choice. When rock...

Paintball is a fast-growing sport that requires courage, bravery, and sound strategy. Players are equipped with guns powered by compressed air that shoot small balls of paint at high speeds....

The scooter as a means by which to perform freestyle tricks, such as those done by skateboarders and BMX riders, is quickly growing in popularity. Since the release of the popular Razor scooter...

A Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is a type of Nurse Practitioner (NP). They are not physicians, but they practice at a different level than Registered Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurses. FNP's...

A lost ATV key can be a frustrating experience. All modern ATVs require a key whether they have electric start or not. Without the key, there is no easy way to start the ATV. The key must be replaced.

Picking a truck camper that fits on your truck can be a difficult task. Before purchasing a truck camper, it is important to understand the different styles and basic characteristics available....

A carabiner is an oval, pear-shaped, or D-shaped metal loop with a sprung or screwed opening called a "gate." It is mainly used in sports or industrial work where ropes and safety lines must be...

Wheel chair tricks are not for the faint of heart. Be prepared to launch, jump and do some fast moving. The term extreme sitting does not refer to just sitting in your wheelchair for a long time,...

Airsoft guns are used in simulated military exercises where fired pellets replace live ammunition. The extreme sport of airsoft has many different variations and a wide selection of guns is used. ...

Airsoft guns are used in simulated military competitions to fire pellets at opposing players or targets. These guns may use a variety of firing mechanisms including springs, compressed air or...

Airsoft is an extreme sport that uses plastic pellets fired from airsoft pistols and rifles at targets or enemy competitors. Airsoft teams rely on each other and their gear to carry them through...

A bull rope is the most important piece of equipment for a bull rider. The rope is made with a loop on one end that is placed under the belly of the bull and is passed through the loop and up to...

Applying wax to your skim board is an important aspect of the sport because it ensures that your feet do not move around when you are in the water. Knowing what kind of wax to use on your board...

An ATV spark arrestor is a necessary component of all ATVs made in the USA. They are required in order to ride in most public riding areas.

There are several steps you must take in order to find a fast ATV or 4-wheeler. Having a few ideas in mind before you start your search will help make it a fun and seamless process.

Bull riding is one of the fastest growing extreme sports around the globe. Cowboys from all over the world compete to stay on the back of a raging bull for 8 seconds, with judges scoring both the...

Bombardier all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are made by a Canadian company under the division known as BRP or Bombardier Recreational Products. In recent years BRP decided to go back to its roots and...

There are as many ways to teach wilderness survival skills as there are wilderness survival instructors. The methods used to teach these skills at the U.S. Army's Level C SERE course, at Camp...

Removing links from an ATV chain can be a daunting task without the proper tools and knowledge. To execute this task successfully you need to follow a few rules and you may need to purchase an...

The tools used to remove an ATV wheel are commonly found in the average garage. For the most part, ATV wheels are held on by the same equipment that holds the wheels of the car you drive to work...

Airsoft guns are replica weaponry that fire plastic pellets at high speeds toward targets or opponents on an Airsoft field. These guns are used in simulated combat situations known as Airsoft...

Aggressive inline skating, a discipline in which skaters perform tricks in different environments, traces its roots back more than 20 years. It reached its peak popularity between 1995 and 2005.

Airsoft pistols are used in airsoft battles and tournaments as a sidearm to larger guns or a primary weapon for pistoleers. These replicas fire plastic pellets instead of live ammunition at...

Airsoft is an extreme sport that pits teams of players against one another on a simulated field of battle. Teams use airsoft weaponry, which fire pellets instead of live ammunition, to defend and...

Airsoft players use airsoft guns, which fire pellets quickly and accurately at opponents, as their primary tool in the simulated battles of the sport. These guns are most often modeled after real,...

Airsoft players work as a team to accomplish mission objectives and eliminate foes in simulated combat operations. These fast-paced battles are waged with airsoft guns that fire pellets at speeds...

Airsoft is an extreme sport characterized by the use of airsoft guns, replica weapons that fire pellets at high velocities. Airsoft teams accomplish objectives and win battles through combined...

Airsoft is a fast-paced military combat simulation game played by teams of participants who fire upon one another with airsoft guns. These guns shoot plastic pellets at high speeds and are...

Airsoft guns are used in mock combat simulations that utilize the weapons to fire high-speed pellets at other players. These guns come in a variety of shapes and sizes, each unique to the role...

Typically, a pellet fired from a D95 Airsoft Gun in fair-weather conditions will travel 25 meters (82 feet). Farther distances are attainable with an adjustable hop-up unit and higher-quality pellets.

Cross country skiing is a great way to experience the outdoors in the winter. It is also a fantastic cardiovascular exercise. The techniques that go with this type of activity are fairly simple to...

Airsoft is an extreme sport similar to paintball in which players fire small plastic pellets from air-powered pistols and rifles at one another in simulated combat. Airsoft battles typically take...

Dangerous Power is an up-and-coming paintball company owned by Amazone Inc. It is based in California. Dangerous Power produces mid- to high-end markers and accessories.

Paintball tanks power paintball "markers," the guns and pistols used in the extreme sport. These tanks contain compressed air, carbon dioxide, or a nitrous mixture which is used to propel the...

Inline skating is a popular extreme sport, along with skateboarding and surfing. The sport has grown tremendously over the past decades and by far, the most popular brand of inline skates is...

In the past decade, the sport of kitesurfing has grown from a few dozen surfers competing in Hawaii to a worldwide phenomenon. A surfer stands upon a board fitted with foot straps and utilizes the...

Ice fishing is a sport for the dedicated fisherman. The conditions are often extreme, both physically and and sometimes even emotionally. The sport involves sitting on a body of frozen water and...

Traditional breathing devices such as scuba use large tanks of compressed air to supply oxygen. This approach has several disadvantages. Available oxygen is limited by the size of the tank, which...

Riding boots are an essential part of your ATV riding gear. For new riders or new boot wearers, they often feel clunky and uncomfortable. The boots are heavy and built with safety in mind. They...