Extreme Sports

Skydiving is a thrilling way for people to experience the sensation of flight. However, since there are definite risks involved, strict adherence to safety rules and procedures is crucial. Failure...

When performing a 5-0 grind on a skateboard, approach the ramp at a good angle and put the majority of the body weight on the back foot. Practice the 5-0 grind with tips from a skateboarding...

Perform the axle stall skateboarding trick by lifting the front trucks up and pivoting the back truck to turn the board by the coping. Practice the axle stall with tips from a skateboarding...

In skateboarding, lift up on the front wheels and ride back down the board fakie to perform the rock and rolls trick. Practice rock and rolls with tips from a skateboarding instructor in this free...

Perform the boneless skateboarding trick by popping the board up and holding it in the hands. Practice the boneless trick with tips from a skateboarding instructor in this free video on extreme...

When performing a lay back power slide skateboarding trick, let the body fall back and then catch yourself with the lead hand. Practice this trick with tips from a skateboarding instructor in this...

Waiting for your turn and cheering when someone accomplishes a trick are examples of skateboarding etiquette. Learn more about skateboarding etiquette with tips from a skateboarding instructor in...

When performing a 50/50 grind in skateboarding, get a good angle, lots of momentum and make sure to throw yourself into the curve. Practice the 50/50 grind with tips from a skateboarding...

The manual or wheelie is a skateboarding trick, in which a skateboarder balances on the back two wheels without scrapping the tail end of the board. Perform a manual with tips from a skateboarding...

In skateboarding, the 180 front side spin is performed by popping the board into the air and dragging the front foot forward to turn the board 180 degrees. Practice the 180 spin with tips from a...

In skateboarding, perform a kickflip by snapping the foot and kicking with the toes. Practice kickflips with tips from a skateboarding instructor in this free video on extreme sports.

Perform a 360 flip on a skateboard by moving the back foot to the front corner of the board to scoop it and turn it. Practice a 360 flip with tips from a skateboarding instructor in this free...

In skateboarding, perform a pop shove-it by placing one foot perpendicular to the board and the other foot just above the center weight mark. Practice the pop shove-it with tips from a...

The back sideboard slide is a skateboarding trick performed by popping an Ollie and riding on the rail. Perform a back sideboard slide with tips from a skateboarding instructor in this free video...

When dropping in on a ramp, pop the wheels over the coping and use the back foot to lock it in place. Drop in on a ramp with tips from a skateboarding instructor in this free video on extreme sports.

In skateboarding, perform a tail tap by putting the weight on the back foot and slamming the tail into the platform. Practice the tail tap with tips from a skateboarding instructor in this free...

The rock to fakie skateboarding trick is performed by lifting up on the front wheels in order to place them over the coping. Perform the rock to fakie trick with tips from a skateboarding...

When choosing a set of skateboard trucks, purchase trucks that are just as wide but not any wider that the actual skateboard deck. Buy a set of skateboard trucks with tips from a skateboarding...

When skateboarding, use the arms for balance and bend the knees to prepare the body for impact during tricks. Learn more skateboarding techniques with tips from a skateboarding instructor in this...

On the deck of a skateboard, grip tape is used to provide traction for the feet when performing tricks. Learn the other parts of a skateboard from a skateboarding instructor in this free video on...

Build a complete skateboard by applying grip tape, mounting a riser pad and attacking trucks to the deck of the board. Build a complete skateboard with tips from a skateboarding instructor in this...

Choose a skateboard that has a good tail kick and is fitted according to shoe width. Purchase a skateboard with tips from a skateboarding instructor in this free video on extreme sports.

When beginning to learn to skateboard, purchase a skateboard from a local skate shop and use the Internet to find local skate parks in the area. Start skateboarding with tips from a skateboarding...

To steer a skateboard, make sure the trucks of the board are fairly loose and lean into the turns by shifting the body weight. Steer a skateboard with tips from a skateboarding instructor in this...

Stop on a skateboard by leaning on the tail end of the board to grind it against the concrete. Learn to stop on a skateboard with tips from a skateboarding instructor in this free video on extreme...

Skateboarders use terms like switch, fakie, and nollie to describe their tricks and stances. Learn to talk like a skateboarder with tips from a skateboarding instructor in this free video on...

Before performing a grind on a skateboard, place the board in the grind position on the quarter pipe to become familiar with the coping. Practice grinding on a skateboard with tips from a...

To slow down on a skateboard, shift all the body weight to the tail end of the skateboard to skid to a complete halt. Slow down on a skateboard with tips from a skateboarding instructor in this...

When starting to skateboard, purchase a helmet, knee pads and wrist guards to protect the body and stay safe. Start skateboarding with tips from a skateboarding instructor in this free video on...

Perform a handstand on a skateboard by practicing on the grass and putting the hands over the center of the bolts to maintain balance. Practice doing a handstand on a skateboard with tips from a...

To do an Ollie on a skateboard, bend the knees, pop the tail and drag the front foot to level out the board. Perform an Ollie on a skateboard with tips from a skateboarding instructor in this free...

To do skateboarding moves, position the back foot over the tail of the board and distribute the weight vertically over the center of the bolts. Perform skateboarding moves with tips from a...

A snowboard half-pipe is two walls of snow facing each other to form a tube. Find out more about a snowboard half-pipe with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free video on extreme sports.

Try dropping into a snowboard half-pipe from the riders right wall at a slower pace at first. Experience the thrill of a snowboard half-pipe with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free...

Aggressively drop into a snowboard half-pipe with more speed when from the riders right wall. Approach a snowboard half-pipe confidently with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free video on...

Avoid keeping legs straight when dropping into a snowboard half-pipe. Learn other common mistakes to avoid in a snowboard half-pipe with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free video on...

Take a look around the snowboard half-pipe before dropping inside. Get other snowboard half-pipe safety suggestions with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free video on extreme sports.

Before dropping into a snowboard half-pipe, get confident with turning down a mountain. Jump into a snowboard half-pipe with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free video on extreme sports.

A tail wheelie is a snowboard trick that involves riding down the mountain on the tail. Discover more about tail wheelies with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport video.

A rider doing a snowboard tail wheelie trick should have the lower body centered on the snowboard with knees bent. Learn lower body mechanics during a tail wheelie with tips from a snowboard...

Distribute weight evenly on both feet during a snowboard 50/50 on a handrail. Ride a handrail properly during a snowboard 50/50 with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport video.

Going to fast when riding a handrail on a snowboard could result in getting bucked. Avoid snowboard common mistakes on a handrail with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport...

A 50/50 snowboard grind is the simplest drill trick. Learn more about the 50/50 grind with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport video.

A snowboard 50/50 on a box requires an approach with some speed. Approach a 50/50 grind with confidence with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport video.

Ollie on to the box when preparing for a snowboard 50/50. Avoid catching an edge during a snowboard 50/50 with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport video.

Don't build up too much or too little speed for a snowboard 50/50 on a handrail feature. Watch how to approach a snowboard 50/50 on a handrail feature with tips from a snowboard instructor in this...

In skateboarding, a Backside 180 involves spinning a board without being able to see it. Learn how to do a Backside 180 on a skateboard from an instructor in this free skateboarding tricks video.

When pushing on a skateboard, the board moves through a kicking motion against the ground. Learn how to push on a skateboard from an instructor in this free skateboarding tricks video.

Aim the front foot on a skateboard and cruise around once pushing has been mastered. Learn how to cruise on a skateboard from an instructor in this free skateboarding tricks video.

In skateboarding, a good way to learn how to stop is with the power slide. Learn how to stop on a skateboard from an instructor in this free skateboarding tricks video.