Other Extreme Sports

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...

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...

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...

So, you've joined the ranks of lawyers, bartenders, doctors, psychologists, stay at home moms and high school teachers at the heart of the roller derby revolution. Now what? It's time to build...

Disclaimer - I am not responsible for anyone's safety. Parkour is a newly spreading sport that consists of runs, jumps and somewhat flips. Parkour is a mixture of agility and movement....

Being able to run fast is a great privilage although it doesn't come naturally. Running faster than average requires good health and strentgh. It is going to take a while to train yourself to run...

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...

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...

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...

Building a bicycle wheel is difficult at first but when you learn your alphabet it's second nature. Issues can be frustrating when you go the wrong direction and have to start over, this is one of...

A mountain board provides the same rush from speeding down the mountain and linking turns on a ski slope during the summer as snowboarding does in the winter -- but without the hassles of a ski...

Aggressive inline skating requires agility, determination and confidence. You have to learn by doing and the best way to learn, without getting hurt, is to set achievable goals and work in a...

Parkour is the art of movement, the methodical strategy of moving from point A to point B in such a way that it requires little or no energy to perform. There is a balance between flesh and...

While scooters can be a joy to ride and great for getting from one place to another, learning to perform tricks on them can make them loads more fun. Performing a flip on your scooter can be...

Waveboarding sounds like it belong in the water, but the truth is much different. Waveboards are made for the street and sidewalk. Rather than the four wheels a skateboard has, waveboards only...

Paragliding, outside of cost, is a fairly low-barrier-to-entry way to take soaring flights for hours above scenic locations across the world. Women and men, both young and old, can learn the...

Riding dirt bikes is often viewed as a predominantly male sport. However, some women enjoy hitting the trails on a motorcycle just as much as the guys. If you're interested in riding a dirt bike...

Like sailing or windsurfing, power kiting uses a large sail to catch the wind and propel you on a variety of surfaces at speeds greater than the wind is blowing. But unlike sailing and...

Rally Racing is not an easy sport to get into. It requires commitment and money.

A stern stall is one of the most difficult kayaking tricks because it forces the kayaker to balance the kayak vertically on the stern end (the back end). This balancing act is a move that takes...

Rugby is one of the most popular sports in the world. However in the United States few people have seen the sport, and even fewer have played it. This can make it difficult to start a team. ...

Been playing paintball for some time and you want to get sponsored like these pros you keep hearing about? It ain't easy but here's how to get started.

You may have never thought about jumping off a cliff into the ocean, but neither did I until the opportunity arose (or descended might be a better word) when I was on a Caribbean vacation in...

I will show you how to do a non rolling stoppie and how that will transfer into a rolling stoppie. It takes a little bit of time and practice, but if you follow the steps you will be doing them in...

This article explains the mechanics of riding a racing style motorcycle to its potential, and accomplishing the elusive "knee drag" sought after by racers and amateurs alike.

Want to build a rock climbing wall in your own home? If you’re not a professional builder or architect, you will need to consult a pro just to be sure that your structure is safe. But once you...

Ever jealous of people eating good food while floating down a river? Well here is an idea to make everyone envious of you. You probably need to be slightly crazy to even consider the idea, but...

Rock climbing is a great hobby for kids and adults. If you want to climb at home, or teach your kids, a great way to do so can be to build a climbing wall in your garage or basement.

Making a rudimentary shelter out of a palm tree takes a little elbow grease, but can prove to be quite a good shelter.

The glow of fire knives spinning in the air is a primitive yet dazzling form of entertainment that still amazes despite the passage of years and ongoing advances in technology. Entertaining a...

Aerial dancing is a beautiful and ethereal art, but in order to begin dancing, you first have to master the skill to climb the silks and get started. Climbing aerial silks is an easy skill to...

You're mountain biking on a great piece of singletrack, twisting and winding through the pines. Suddenly, a monster climb with a particularly steep grade pops out of nowhere. You're in the wrong...

ATVs, also known as all terrain vehicles, are prone to getting scratches. These scratches reduce the value of the vehicle and can make it difficult to sell for a reasonable price. The solution is...

With the popularity of the movie "Jackass," a fad of people doing extreme things began. Bears were wrestled, sharks swam with and a host of other "bet your life" experiences took place. A small...

Successfully jumping on a dirt bike takes a lot of practice and skill. You should have guidance and training from an experienced dirt bike jumper before trying to jump on a dirt bike. Aside from...

What's more fun than riding a dirt bike? Jumping one, of course. Getting air on your dirt bike will take riding to a whole different level, but it should not be taken lightly. It is not for the...

BMX ramps are the seen in the annual Summer X Games Extreme Sports competition from coast to coast. BMX has come a long way from wannabe motorcross. Held in serious esteem as an extreme sport, in...

With the information below, you'll be able to build your own dirt bike track. You’ll also learn how to master the environment you are going to build in and how to create obstacles and...

Pinching a nerve on another person can either be irritating or deadly. So unless you are willing to take the chance of turning a bothersome squeeze into a fatal attack, be careful how you approach...

If you're an adventurer that began on a snowboard, you probably get frustrated when summer comes. That is, unless you've adopted mountain boarding as a sport. The mountain board has large...

Whether you jump off of a platform or a cliff, there is a certain adrenaline rush that accompanies the fall. Jumping off of a high spot into water is inherently dangerous. Take all the necessary...

In today’s ultra competitive motor sports arena, you are sure to find a track you will like if you participate in a rally car race. This form of racing involves a type of vehicle that can...

Paragliding is one of the world's most extreme sports and one of the most popular. You can up the ante on the extreme nature of this sport by attaching a powered trike to the parachute and...

Tailwheel airplanes are notoriously difficult to land. This is especially true for novices pilots. The wheel landing is most often used, and requires the pilot to first land on the two front...

Competing in professional Monster Truck events is the dream of many aspiring drivers. Membership in the Monster Truck Racing Association (MTRA) is a major step towards achieving that goal. Some of...

You have tried skydiving and love it. After a few successful jumps, you will be ready to learn different flying positions. Freeflying is flying your body in different positions and varying speeds....

These are the basics to be able to do a backflip.

Use your Razor scooter to do some cool tricks. Make sure you have a lot of safety gear on including a helmet, knee, wrist and elbow guards. Scooter tricks can be awesome if they're done right, but...

Paddling your kayak fist consists of you sitting in your kayak the proper way. Sit all the way back in your seat with your knees bent comfortably. If you sit with your feet to straight you put to...