Extreme Sports

The X up is a BMX trick that involves crossing the arms in midair. Learn more about the BMX X up trick from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.

The BMX 1-footer is an excellent trick to perform by itself or to include in combination with other BMX tricks. Learn more about the BMX one-footer trick from a professional BMX rider in this free...

Apply pressure evenly, and keep the BMX bike level, when performing the 1-hander trick. Learn more about the 1-hander BMX trick from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.

The 1-footer X up trick is a BMX trick combination that involves crossing the arms and releasing one foot from the bike pegs, while in midair. Learn more about the 1-footer X up BMX trick from a...

The BMX 360 trick is an intricate maneuver that requires practice and skill. Learn to perform the BMX 360 trick from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.

The tucked no-hander is a difficult BMX trick that involves letting go of the handle bars with both hands, while in midair. Learn more about the tucked no-hander BMX trick from a professional BMX...

BMX biking rhythm refers to the pace and speed in which a rider conducts their tricks. Learn more about BMX biking rhythm from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.

The bunny hop is a BMX trick that involves both bike tires coming off the ground at the same time. Learn more about the bunny hop BMX trick from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.

The bronco is a traditional BMX trick that's excellent for jumping over obstacles. Learn more about the bronco BMX trick from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.

The BMX wheelie trick requires counter-balancing the body against the front end of the bike. Learn more about the BMX wheelie trick from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.

The 180 bunny hop BMX trick involves applying pressure down on the bike, while twisting the torso. Learn more about the 180 bunny hop BMX trick from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.

Rotate the body and shoulders to help turn the bike when performing the 360 bunny hop BMX trick. Learn more about the 360 bunny hop BMX trick from a professional BMX rider in this free biking video.

Tail and nose wheelies on a snowboard are very similar tricks. Discover differences between the two snowboard tricks with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport video.

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...

Approach the snowboard half-pipe left wall drop area a little on the heel side. Drop into a snowboard half-pipe successfully with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free video on extreme sports.

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...

Ollie flat into a transition when aggressively dropping into a snowboard half-pipe from the riders left wall. Carving a snowboard half-pipe will be easier with tips from a snowboard instructor in...

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.

Proper terrain for a snowboard tail wheelie trick is a slope with a little pitch. Locate where to perform snowboard tail wheelies with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport...

Have all upper body weight during a snowboard tail wheelie trick off the board toward the tail. Discover proper upper body mechanics for a tail wheelie with tips from a snowboard instructor in...

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...

Common mistakes during snowboard tail wheelie tricks include throwing too much weight over the tail. Avoid common mistakes during tail wheelies with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free...

Practice executing the tail wheelie snowboarding trick by finding a hill, starting off slow and working up to to mastering the trick. Get comfortable doing tail wheelies with tips from a...

Switch up a tail wheelie snowboard trick by riding on the nose. Go against the grain when doing snowboard tail wheelies with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport video.

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.

Upper body movement controls how the snowboard moves during a 50/50 on a handrail. Watch where shoulders need to be during a snowboard 50/50 on a handrail with tips from a snowboard instructor in...

Toe side ollie 50/50 on a handrail with a snowboard is similar to a heel side ollie. Find out how to do a toe side ollie 50/50 on a handrail with a snowboard with tips from a snowboard instructor...

Make sure the upper body stays parallel with the rail during a toe side 50/50 on a snowboard. 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.

Ollie a little bit more when doing a snowboard 50/50 to a handrail from a box. Find out how to do a snowboard 50/50 to a handrail from a box with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free...

Keep shoulders squared up with a rail when doing a snowboard heel side ollie 50/50. Perform a snowboard heel side ollie 50/50 on a rail with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme...

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...

Keeping knees bent when riding a snowboard 50/50 on a handrail helps with a proper dismount. Learn how to ride and dismount a snowboard 50/50 on a handrail with tips from a snowboard instructor in...

Skateboarders should wear helmets because the sport lends itself to participants falling and subjecting their head to hard surfaces. Find out why it's important for kids to wear helmets when...

Thomas Welch put the first patent on the skateboard, although many people used skateboards before it was patented. Find out information about the history of skateboarding with help from a...

Lance Mallen is considered by some to be the most legitimate older skateboarder. Learn about older skateboarders and their involvement in the sport with information from a professional...

The origin of skateboarding can be disputed, but most people think it was popularized in Southern California or Hawaii. Learn about the influence of surfing on skateboarding with information from...

Anybody can skateboard, so dressing like a skateboarder is a matter of putting on skateboarding shoes and skateboarding. Discover why comfortable shoes are important in skateboarding with advice...

Beginner skateboarders must know that there will be times in which they fall down and get hurt. Find out how to get a skateboard that matches a personal body type with advice from a professional...

Skateboarding as been around for many years, but it wasn't until the 1960s that the popularity of surfing brought a jolt into the skateboarding world. Find out about Venice Beach's place in...

The primary materials for a skateboarding deck are wood, that is harvested from maple, and glue. Discover why maple is the best material for skateboarding decks with information from a...

A professional skater can make anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000 a month. Find out how professional skateboarders make money with information from a professional skateboarder in this free video on...

The primary wood used for skateboard decks is maple, but some companies will use cheaper wood to sell skateboards for less money. Find out why buying a maple skateboard is important with advice...