Extreme Sports

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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Norco is a Canadian-based company that features a wide range of bicycles for every need. While Norco offers several lines of road bikes, BMX bikes and children's models, the company is famous for its line of mountain terrain bicycles, which uses ... more »
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Since the 1970s, Redline has been one of the leaders in BMX and road bikes. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Redline is responsible for introducing tubular forks, which revolutionized the BMX biking industry. Redline has come a long way from its ... more »
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Wakeboarding provides a unique set of highs. It also commands a unique set of abilities more advanced than ordinary water skiing. Wakeboarding continues to grow in popularity. Buying a wakeboard takes know-how that most beginners lack because ... more »
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Wakeboard towers add value and style to your boat. Not only are they practical for holding wakeboards, but they are also great for mounting speakers and other accessories. Besides figuring out how to build it yourself, there are several options ... more »
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Wakeboard towers add value and style to your boat. Not only are they practical for holding wakeboards, but they are also great for mounting speakers and other accessories. Besides figuring out how to build it yourself, there are several options ... more »
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Buying a Wakeboard wakeboard can be tricky. Get the insider secrets to navigating through all the hype. This is the article that manufacturers do not want you to see. With a couple of insider secrets you can buy with confidence and save at least ... more »
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Bungee jumping is one of the most exhilarating extreme sports, but it is also one of the most dangerous if you don't have the proper equipment. Because of this, do your homework and purchase bungee equipment with the greatest care. Due to its ... more »
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As with most sporting equipment, buying gear for skysurfing is easier when you have an idea what you need, what you want and where to get both. The most important piece of equipment in skysurfing is the board, of course. But it requires a few ... more »
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So you've got an extreme snowmobile, and you've got extreme snowmobile gear, and those gnarly trails are calling to you even louder than ever. But, you're still not ready—not yet. Now, you've got to get extreme snowmobiling equipment. Learn what ... more »
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Ice climbing is an extreme and exhilarating sport with aficionados claiming that the rush that comes from completing a climb is second to none. Climbing a rock face covered with snow or ice is very rough on the body and you need to protect ... more »
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Motocross riders must wear kneepads. Riders need a great deal of protection and kneepads are an essential part of that protection. The action in motocross is fast-paced and knee pads keep riders in the groove as they race through turns... more »
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One of the joys of parkour is that you don't really need any equipment to get involved in it. Its playing field is the parks and sidewalks of the urban landscapes, its uniforms are whatever you happen to be wearing. Though comfortable shoes are ... more »
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Parkour stands out among sports for its lack of required gear and equipment and the absence of sports companies shilling for the parkour dollar. Despite this, there are some things that parkour enthusiasts, or traceurs, consider indispensable. ... more »
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Snow BMX racing is still an up-and-coming sport, so finding equipment is not quite as easy as finding snowboarding gear. But the sport's extreme nature and high appeal have helped foster a dynamic ski bike community that is able to fill all ... more »
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Buying vert equipment does not require a degree in rocket science; though, there are some tips and suggestions that will help streamline the process and may save some money. Keep in mind, at all times, that quality should never be sacrificed for ... more »
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Purchasing proper equipment for any sport is critical for performance and safety. When you shop for water skiing equipment, assess your skill level and skiing style before you get out your credit card. Water skiing equipment can run from $50 for ... more »
By BWare 0 comments
Even though skateboards may appear the same to a beginner, there are important aspects to look for in your first board. Always shop around and always try to match a board with your style of riding... more »
By Jonathan 0 comments
A traditional Scottish athletic event, caber tosses are staples of Scottish festivals from Glasgow to the American South. In the caber toss, men toss large wooden poles, called cabers, that resemble telephone poles or even full logs. Competing in ... more »
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A traditional Scottish athletic event, caber tosses are staples of Scottish festivals from Glasgow to the American South. In the caber toss, men toss large wooden poles, called cabers, that resemble telephone poles or even full logs. Competing in ... more »
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If you're just starting skateboarding check out my other article on How To Kick (Push) on a skateboard... more »
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If you're just starting out learning BMX bike tricks, mastering the carve is a good place to start. Carves are basic building blocks that are relatively easy to learn. Once mastered, you can move up to more complicated maneuvers. It just takes ... more »
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Catching air on your BMX bike is a fun, transitional trick that goes one step further than a simple carve. Hitting the quarter pipe (or whatever ramp you ride) and then grabbing some air, or airing, allows you to perform the well known BMX trick ... more »
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Doing a kickflip is a fun trick most skateboarders master fairly early on. The most important part of the kickflip is being able to catch the skateboard with your feet before you land back on the ground; otherwise, you could land on the board ... more »
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First of all you will need the correct size spanners for the wheel bolts and tyre lever... more »
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First of all you will need the correct size spanners for the wheel bolts and tyre lever... more »
By nmg12345 0 comments
First of all you will need the correct size spanners for the wheel bolts and tyre lever... more »
By nmg12345 0 comments
First of all you will need the correct size spanners for the wheel bolts and tyre lever... more »
By nmg12345 0 comments
First of all you will need the correct size spanners for the wheel bolts and tyre lever... more »
By lanedawg 0 comments
You can learn more about barefoot skiing in one day at the right barefoot school than you can a whole year on your own. Get the insider secrets to choosing the best barefoot school... more »
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You can learn more about barefoot skiing in one day at the right barefoot school than you can a whole year on your own. Get the insider secrets to choosing the best barefoot school... more »
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You can learn more about barefoot skiing in one day at the right barefoot school than you can a whole year on your own. Get the insider secrets to choosing the best barefoot school... more »
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Thrill-seekers worldwide have experienced the rush of bungee jumping. But allowing yourself to be suspended by an elastic rope, jumping from great heights and rebounding like a toy does have its risks. Jumpers depend greatly on their equipment to ... more »