Other Extreme Sports

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...

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.

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!!

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...

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...

OK SO THE THINGS YOU WILL NEED TO LEARN TO FLY AND BE STRONG LIKE SUPERMAN FIRST WATCH SOME SUPERMAN MOVIES ID SAY SUPERMAN RETURNS AND THE FIRST SUPERMAN MOVIE YOU DONT HAVE TO BUT YOU CAN SO AND...

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,...

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.

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...

Having trouble choosing a long board? Don't know where to start? This guide walks you through the essentials on long board wheels, trucks, decks and styles. It's important to know what to look...

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...

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.

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.

If you take part in an extreme sport such as skateboarding, horseback ridding, snow boarding and more you should consider getting bigger with the help of sponsors. Getting sponsored is a big deal....

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.

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...

How to lose pounds fencing. Fencing is an excellent sport. Not only is it fun and competitive, but it is also a great way to lose pounds! Getting involved with an athletic activity like...

A survival suit is a dry suit that is designed to completely cover and protect the individual from the elements, such as extreme cold water and weather. These suits are issued to sailors and...

Exploring caves, or vaults, in the earth is called spelunking. Spelunking requires crawling, climbing and hiking; wriggling through tight spots, and rappelling. Dangers lurk underground, but with...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

The thrill of wartime combat tactics can provide an incredible adrenaline rush. The closest and safest way to experience real-life combat is through scenario paintball games. Players can test...