Other Extreme Sports

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Surfing is an amazing sport. It works every part of the body while, giving you hours of fun in the sun. Surfing is a little hard at first but after a few hours or days the flow will come. The...

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...

This article provides information about how you can fly using a wingsuit. While some may consider this to be an extreme form of skydiving, many consider it to be a form of flying. In any case, it...

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...

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"...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Building a fixed gear bicycle is fun and riding it is much more fun. Fixed gear is more than lifestyle or a hobby, it's an art. You can be as creative as you want with your bicycle. Mix and match...

Performing a kick flip on a RipStik is not too hard for beginners, but it's enough of a challenge to be fun. Once you perfect the kick flip and are rotating the board beneath your feet with ease,...

Aggressive inline skating is one of the founding sports of the X-Games, and aggressive skaters can be found at skate parks all around the world. Combining jumps with technical moves like grinds...

Do you want to surf the perfect wave, or the perfect sand dune? Some of the world's largest sand dunes have been attracting quite a crowd of enthusiastic sandboarders lately. Learning to sand surf...

No Matter what type of paintball games you are playing there are 3 main types of players. In woodsball there are definitely more but, even in big woodsball scenario games these positions are...

Trampoline Bikes or Trampbike for short are stripped down bike frames specially prepared to be used on a trampoline. Trampbikes are a fun way to practice difficult bike tricks. Its great fun for...

ATV racing requires devoted dedication from the racer and everyone involved that makes up the race team. ATV racing is an extreme sport that requires the racer to be physically fit, of high...

Kids love riding bikes, and some love to experiment and see what kinds of fun jumps they can do. Building your own bike ramp allows you to customize the height and width of your ramp. It is also...

You can make a survival water filter using only your knife and the materials provided by nature. Fashioned from a birch bark cone containing layers of grasses and sand, this water filter will...

Kneeboarding has become a popular water sport that is practiced on lakes and rivers. For most people, kneeboarding comes easier than skiing or wakeboarding. Regardless of your level of skill or...

Although arm wrestling isn't an overall determiner of strength, a lot of people would like to be good at it. Arm wrestling is a combination of forearm strength, bicep strength, lat strength, and...

Elephants have been used for war in the past. In modern times they are trained to work. You may not need to use the ability to drive an elephant anytime soon. Then again with the economy crisis...

Whether you are making an entrance to a deck, or something to help make a handicapped person's day run more smoothly, a ramp can be a very helpful tool. You do not need to be a professional...

Have you ever dreamed about jumping out of an airplane? Skydiving is an exhilarating activity, and it's not just for adrenaline junkies — floating underneath an open canopy is actually a very...

Have you ever wanted to try this exciting sport??? Were you wondering why in the world would these crazy people strap a board to the knees and get towed by a boat well let me explain how it works...

A rugby hooker is an important position and the natural leader of the forwards. The position requires a certain set of skills that given the right time and practice you can master and become an...

This will teach you how to do a tailwhip on a scooter. Follow the directions carefully and becareful doing this, as you may get injured.

Learning how to scuba dive is very fun and challenging! Finding the right instructor and right dive buddy are key.

You will learn how to properly lubricate and clean your Planet Eclipse Ego Paintball Marker

Next time you a planning a weekend getaway why don't you try a weekend of snowmobiling or as the regulars call it "sledding".