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Plunge headfirst into extreme sports, and get busy living life on the edge. From skateboarding to bungee jumping, MotoX to BMX, eHow’s sporting experts offer step-by-step instructions that show you how to test your limits. Heading out for a mountain vacation? Get tips and advice on snowboarding, skiing, ice climbing and extreme snowmobiling with eHow. Live in the city but still want to experience the thrills? Maybe the street luge is for you.

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How to ollie on a skateboard

By sean1135

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In this article you will learn the most efficient way to ollie... more »

How to Practice for Street Luge

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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If you want to improve, you have to practice. But street luge being what it is, practice could put you on the injured list, unable to compete. The key to practicing street luge is to proceed slowly and safely... more »

How to Pressure flip

By Trialbyfire1

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Pressure flip is where you apply pressure to certain areas of the board to make it do a flip... more »

How to Remove Bearings From A Skateboard

By Xenos

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So your skateboard is rolling a bit slow and you need access to those bearings. But how do I get those out? It's a lot easier than you may think so follow along... more »

How to Ride a Bicycle (bike) backwards.

By John Huguley

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How to Ride a Bicycle (bike) backwards? When I was a kid growing up in the 70’s bike riding was the one thing that all kids did. It was a time of Banana Seats, Sissy Bars, Red Line tires and Chopper Forks. There were no mountain bikes. All Bikes ... more »

How to Select a Snowboard for Racing

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The racing snowboard is an aerodynamic rocket designed for gate racing, precise carving and tearing down the mountain at breakneck speeds... more »

How to Set Up a Skateboard

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Got new parts? Put them all together... more »

How to Set Up Your Bike for Dirt Jumping

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Dirt jumping has been around forever, but it is now one of the fastest forms of BMX riding. You need a no-fear attitude and a super-strong bike. Follow these steps to get your bike dialed in... more »

How to set up your snowboard - Snowboard Beginner

By formname

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Learn how to set up your own snowboard. The great thing about snowboard bindings is that you can easily mount them by yourself, and change the bindings or their position as often as you like. Here is everything you need to know to mount a pair of ... more »

How to Skateboard - Varial Heelflip

By ErnestHemingway

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Varial Heelflip is another cool skateboarding trick that looks sweet if done correctly... more »

How to ski in your backyard

By backyard_skiing

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Are you a backyard skier? Would you like to have your own backyard yard terrain park?.. more »

How to Skydive

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Skydiving is a sport designed for the person with an adventurous spirit. Once you have decided you're up for the adventure, take a few necessary steps and be on your way to experiencing an exhilarating jump from an airplane... more »

How to Surf in Northern Brittany, France

By nkorpon

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Geographically, Brittany sits on the northwest coast of France. Spiritually, however, Brittany is a million miles away. Influences of its Celtic settlers and a stubborn independence streak set the people of Brittany apart from the rest of the ... more »

How to Tie a Butterfly Loop Knot

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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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 provides a strong, secure loop in the middle of your line ... more »

How to Tre Flip/360 Flip

By Trialbyfire1

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Okay this is a good skateboarding trick that will look cool to all your friends. the board rotates 360 degrees backside while doing a kickflip. It sounds hard but with practice it's easy... more »

How to Tube Ride a Wave

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Surfing inside the barrel of a breaking wave is one of the best surfing experiences possible. Your first quality tube ride will make all the effort you spent learning to surf worthwhile... more »

How to Turn on a Surfboard

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The first thing you have to do once you catch a wave and stand up is turn toward the unbroken shoulder of the wave... more »

How to Use an Ice Axe

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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There are so many styles and sizes of ice axes that learning to use them usually requires professional instruction and several days of practice. If you haven't bought your ice axe yet, you should research the options and make sure you choose the ... more »

How to Wax a Surfboard

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Surf wax is the stuff that makes your feet stick to the top of your surfboard. It's a good thing... more »

How to Be a Sniper in Paintball

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Wait in hiding and eliminate your opponents from the paintball game one by one... more »

How to boardslide

By pharoah

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This article will teach you how to boardslide on a skateboard.. more »

How to Build a Grind Rail

By GhostOfXmasPast

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How to build a very sturdy grind rail. This design is a bit more time/money/effort consuming than other, simpler ones, but generally produces far better results. It is a 7-foot long, 1-foot high rail. THIS HOW-TO INVOLVES CONCRETE. DO NOT ATTEMPT ... more »

How to Build a Street Luge

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Street luge is an extreme sport, which usually means dangerous or exhilarating. The luge involves laying down on a small board that is on wheels and sitting at the top of a large hill. Then you take off and let gravity do its job. There is some ... more »

How to Buy The Perfect Longboard Skateboard Deck For Cruising

By Xenos

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The term longboard refers to skateboards that are over 40 inches in length. Whether you’re cruising for chicks on the boardwalk, commuting to school, or just cruising around running errands, getting a board to suit your style is essential. ... more »

How to Buy the Right Clothes for Each Skateboard Look

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Remember that fashion is an essential part of skateboarding, whether anybody wants to admit it or not. It helps show the rest of the skaters who you are and what you are about as a skater. Choose from this convenient list of stereotypical skater ... more »