Other Extreme Sports

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

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...

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...

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...

In preparation for a good eight second tournament between bull and rider, a well-rosined bull rope and glove will create a tacky stick that can help a rider stay glued to the back of a bucking...

The ATC (for Air Traffic Controller) is probably the most common device used today for both belaying and rappelling---it doesn't kink the rope, has no moving parts, is easier on the skin than a...

This article will teach you how to get up, find that spot, and surf right! Once you master this part, you can begin learning tricks and eventually become sponsered!

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...

Perhaps one of the most extreme and dangerous sports in the world is professional bull riding. A rather simple concept can easily turn into a life-or-death situation for the daredevil bull riders...

With the sheer volume of climbing routes available at Squamish BC, it can be a daunting task for the beginning rock climbers to find the best place to safely set up top rope and climb a few easy...

Rappelling, or the controlled decent down a rope, is used when a cliff or slope is impassible by other means. This technique is also known as abseiling, rap jumping or roping and is used by...

I have done a lot of things in my life from being a bail enforcement agent to a bull rider! Riding bulls was by far the most dangerous and challenging of all! It is a sport unlike any other in the...

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...

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...

Whether because of ground fire or bad terrain, the helicopter cant land. Rappelling takes too long. So you fast-rope. This method is used by special forces the world over. Here is how.

Mountain climbing, in all its forms, is a dangerous sport, and should only be attempted by responsable and fit individuals. However, I can attest to the opinion that it is probably the most...

Most rock climbers consider rappelling to be one of the most fun parts of climbing. Rappelling is the descent down the rock face. Climbers descend down the rock face by letting out their security...

Rope climbing is a great way to exercise the whole body through a fun and exciting method. Rope climbing has been around for a long time, and most school gyms have one in them. If you want to get...

Rock climbing is a thrilling and adventurous sport. It is also a very dangerous sport and you should be well prepared and trained before attempting to climb and rappel down a rocky cliff or...

Repelling harnesses can be difficult to make; however, there is a simple harness that can be made from a 9-foot piece of rope. This is called the Swiss seat, and when made properly, is nearly as...

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Rock climbing is all the ascent. Usually bigger the better. As the peaks become larger, rappels grow longer. On long rappels you may need to tie two ropes together in order to have enough...

Sometimes when climbing you'll find you need to tie an overhand knot somewhere in the middle of the rope. This is called an overhand on a bight. A knot on a bight simply means you bend the rope...

After tying in to your climbing harness with the figure-eight retrace knot, you must tie a back-up or safety knot to ensure the figure-eight does not unravel. There are several options for this...

Accepting the responsibility to belay for a climber is a serious decision. You are responsible for not only her safety but her life as well. Because lead climbing may result in a big fall,...

Rock climbing is an inherently dangerous activity; however, using climbing gear correctly can ensure the safety of those who choose to participate in this challenging sport. One of the most...

Rock formations can be thousands of feet tall. When climbers attempt to ascend these formations, the routes are often much longer than the length of the rope. In order to safely reach the summit,...

Safety is the first priority when rock climbing. The gear can protect you only if used correctly. Although there are other options, it is a standard in the climbing community to use a figure eight...

If you love outdoor sports like extreme hiking or mountain climbing, then you know that learning how to tie certain knots is a must. One of the handiest is called a butterfly loop knot. It...

The belay device is one of the essentials for rock climbing safety. Many climbers opt for Petzl's GriGri, an auto-locking belay device. A GriGri is a mechanical device that cams against the rope...

Sport climbing is a very popular form of rock climbing. A climber ascends a rock face using only the power of his own body, protecting himself by clipping the rope to a quickdraw. The quickdraws...

Although top-roping is the safest and least committing style of protecting yourself while rock climbing, many routes cannot be accessed from the top to set a top anchor. Some of these routes have...

Multi-pitch climbs require the lead climber to belay from above as the second follows the route. Although any approved belay device will work in this situation, many climbers prefer to use an ATC...

When embarking on a multi-pitch climb, there will be times when the route requires the lead climber to belay from above as the second follows. Although there are many options when it comes to...

Imagine the thrill of planing along the water while hanging on to a ski rope and gracefully gliding up into a barefooting position. With these simple steps, you'll be able to use just your body...