Other Extreme Sports

Upon hitting the market, the Ion paint ball marker was a state-of-the-art weapon in the paint ball field. This gun can be used in semiautomatic, one-shot mode or in three-burst or fully automatic...

Few things are more rewarding than training for months, then crossing the finish line of a marathon with thousands of spectators cheering. At one time, it was thought only highly trained athletes...

Extreme sports participants use distance ramps to perform stunts, attempt tricks and set records. Motorcyclists use them to launch over obstacles or onto hills. Skateboarders use them to set...

Tire sizing for ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) can be a confusing bunch of numbers until they are explained. Once you understand how it works, it's easy to know with a glance what they mean.

Safety concerns have brought increased attention to the importance of wearing helmets when engaged in sports such as skiing, snowboarding, and rock or ice climbing. The Consumer Product Safety...

Building a zip line for children in your backyard is a fairly easy task, but it requires knowledge and preparation before you attempt to build it. The first concern is choosing the correct, safe...

Scooter riders, in the past, have mostly used scooters for transportation. More recently, however, riders have been using scooters for recreation and in extreme sports. Riders take their scooters...

Scooters provide an excellent source of transportation, especially in urban areas with lots of smooth sidewalks. Riders also use their scooters for recreation and perform tricks typically found in...

Ripsticks resemble skateboards in that the rider stands on top of a wheeled board. The deck on a Ripstick is divided in two and can twist. Unlike skateboard riders, Ripstick riders twist the...

Wave boards, also known as wave skates or ripsticks, appear similar to skateboards in that the rider stands atop a deck with wheels. They differ greatly, however, in that they have only two wheels...

In any snow sport, the secret to speed is reducing friction, or drag, between yourself and the snow. You want your sliding surface to be as smooth as possible. There are several techniques you can...

The RipStik is a two-wheeled caster board, somewhere between a skateboard and a snakeboard in design. It features two separate "decks" tapering to a thin bottleneck in the middle, giving it a...

The extreme water sport of kite surfing, sometimes called kiteboarding, combines the board control of surfing with the wind control of sailing. Once you master the sport, you'll have the ability...

You're completely fascinated by the stunt pilots at the air shows you've attended. They execute seemingly impossible maneuvers with technical precision and dizzying speed. Also known as...

Square-rigged sailing vessels sailing--or beating--upwind must regularly tack or shift to the opposite angle in reference to the wind. Without this regular change in course, very little upwind...

Each summer, over 50,000 hikers brave the 425-foot, slick backside of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. The view from atop this 8,800-foot summit is spectacular. This high point lures hikers...

in this e-How I'll help you prepare for that big upcoming airsoft game.

When rodeos first began rodeo clowns were a way to entertain the spectators in between the different events.Since then the clowns role has evolved greatly,clowns now are known as bullfighters.The...

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The death defying stunts of expert Parkour traceurs might make you think otherwise - but Parkour can be one of the safest sports to practice. As a practitioner, you have total control over what...

Ever wondered how that grip tape gets put on your skateboard? Or maybe you just want to learn how to do it yourself. Either way I'll tell you how.

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...

Here is an article on how to play the game Wally Ball. It is a very fun and fast-paced game. If you like volley ball and raquet ball...you will love Wally Ball!!

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...