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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 Loosen Skateboard Trucks

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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You can tighten and loosen your skateboard trucks to change the feel of the ride and turning ability of your board. Tighter, stiffer trucks require major effort to turn, but make landing tricks easier, while looser trucks carve easily. The choice ... more »

How to Nosegrab Without a Ramp

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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You just can't get enough of those skateboard tricks. Here's one that looks cool and can wow the crowd: a nosegrab without a ramp. It's tricky, it's potentially dangerous and it's worth doing. Read this eHow and do it yourself... more »

How to pack for safety in a sea kayak

By Natalie Hernandez

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Packing up for your sea kayak safety consists of packing the essentials that you will need in case of an emergency and also knowing how to use the equipment. There are many things that you are going to want in case you need to make a repair or ... more »

How to Parkour

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Parkour is also referred to as l'art du deplacement, translated as "the art of displacement." Founded by French martial artist David Belle, it focuses on overcoming various obstacles (usually in an urban landscape) in as rapid and efficient a ... more »

How to Parkour Roll

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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A basic roll is one of the most fundamental moves in parkour (the art of displacement). It's often used in landings, absorbing the impact of the fall and making it essential for practicing proper safety precautions. A roll is also one of the ... more »

How to Perform the FMX Saran Wrap Trick

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Freestyle Motocross, or FMX, is an exciting way to get your adrenaline rush. If you think you are ready to learn some basic stunts, the saran wrap trick is one of the basics that you need to learn. Practice the moves of the saran wrap until you ... more »

How to Place Ice Screws While Climbing

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Not for the faint of heart, ice climbing is an extreme winter sport that has grown in popularity over the last few decades. Much like rock climbing, safe ice climbing relies on smart placement of protection and good technique. Along with knowing ... more »

How to Plan Night Sledding

By Soren

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When it comes to sledding, there is no better terrain than ski mountains. They offer steep slopes, long groomed runs and plenty of open space, however, most resorts won't let you touch a sled to the snow during the day because of the liability. ... more »

How to Play Buzkashi

By Jonathan

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Buzkashi is the national game of Afghanistan that dates back to the days of Ghengis Khan. Played on horseback, a single game can last for days, and stretch for countless miles over the rocky steppes. In the days of old, a game of buzkashi could ... more »

How to Pop a Wheelie on a 4-Wheeler

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Riding ATV's and 4-wheelers can be a lot of fun and give you an opportunity to show off your skills. Many experienced riders like to pop wheelies and do trick riding. Popping a wheelie really isn't that difficult provided that you become skilled ... more »

How to Primoslide and Railslide on a Skateboard

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Slide across the ground while you stand on the side (or rail) of your skateboard to perform a primoslide. This is also known as a railside slide because the board is sliding across the ground. You may think it got its name because it is a ... more »

How to Put an MX Tire on Your Motocross Bike Rim

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Knowing how to perform maintenance on your motocross bike is essential to proper upkeep and longevity in the sport. Changing tires on your MX bike is important for each race, as well as if there is a problem with a tire or other situation needing ... more »

How to Race Dirt Bikes as a Woman

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Whether it's a weekend hobby or a lifetime commitment, dirt bike racing is a fun sport. Once predominantly a "man's" thing, women are making an appearance on the racing circuit. With the proper training and guidance, you can race dirt bikes as a ... more »

How to Rappel Using a Backup System

By RedheadWriting

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For climbers, canyoneers, and aggressive hikers, rappelling is part of the game. While a dangerous endeavor, there are ways to make it much safer. One of them is using a backup to your regular rappelling system. This is an easy-to-follow guide ... more »

How to Ride a Dirt Bike Professionally

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Learning to professionally ride a motocross bike is difficult and requires lots of practice, dedication and patience. You must also practice proper safety and riding techniques to avoid injury and build your skill level. Before getting into the ... more »

How to Ride Fakie on Skiboards

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The fakie is a skiboard technique where the rider moves backwards on her boards. The use of fakie in skiboarding increases the level of difficulty for tricks while demonstrating a rider's interest in showmanship. The ability to ride fakie on ... more »

How to Ride in-line skates

By Life-is-sweet

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These are instructions that will help some people learn how to ride in line skates, also known as roller blades... more »

How to Run Up and Over a Wall

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Parkour is taking the world by storm. This sport encourages people to use their own bodies to propel themselves through their environment. One way you can enjoy parkour is to run up and over a wall. But you should make sure you take the right ... more »

How to Select Skateboard Trucks

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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In skateboarding, trucks basically act as your steering mechanism. For years, Independent trucks ruled the world of skating, but then the entire sport changed and more companies began producing quality skateboard trucks geared towards specific ... more »

How to Set Up a Street Luge Board

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The street luge has been around for years, but only recently have you been able to purchase a luge in the store. Before that, all street luges were made by their riders, as are most of the best luges today. In some ways, the luge is the natural ... more »

How to Signup for OhioPBX.com

By Dootchie

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This will show you how to use Ohio's number one paintball forum!.. more »

How to Skateboard - Backside 180

By ErnestHemingway

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The Backside 180 is a trick that is difficult, but that can be accomplished with a little practice... more »

How to Skydive in Louisiana

By Lisa Smegal

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If you are searching for a place to skydive in Louisiana, than look no further. Here are the top three skydiving drop zones for those in Louisiana looking for an adventure... more »

How to Surf in Mediterranean Andalucia, Spain

By nkorpon

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Ten years ago, no one had heard of surfing in the Mediterranean. Today, surfers have realized that if you wait long enough and have the right conditions, the Med can rival smaller ocean breaks in size and power. The smaller waves of the ... more »

How to Switch Feet to Push Board - Skogging, the alternating one foot sidewalk-surfing dance

By sAMOa

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In 1975, I wrote a Skateboarder Magazine article "Cut the Jive and Jog" outlining the parameters of switching legs to push one's skateboard for long distances. ------------------------- video.google.com/videosearch?q=skogging ... more »