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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 Heelflip on a Skateboard

By sk8erboy2007

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You might find Heelflip's easier than kickflips, some people get more used to Heelflips... more »

How to Lower a Climber When Rock Climbing

By RedheadWriting

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What goes up must come down, and in the safest way possible (we hope!). This handy how-to article will give you the safety basics for lowering a climber when you are the belayer in a rock climbing activity... more »

How to Make an Old School Skateboard

By BWare

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Perhaps you remember the first skateboards that appeared in towns across American in the not too long ago. We're not sure who invented them, but this is how my dad made skateboards at home back in the 1950s... more »

How to Make Sliding Gloves

By Xenos

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Sliding gloves off the shelf can be expensive. Making these gloves yourself costs just a fraction of the price. The best thing about making sliding gloves yourself is that it's easy... more »

How to ollie north

By s8terchick

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most of the time you see ollie norths in video games... more »

How to ollie off a curb

By sk8freind

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tried of doign just ollies now try it off curbs then stairs.. more »

How to paddle with a kayak

By Natalie Hernandez

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Paddling your kayak fist consists of you sitting in your kayak the proper way. Sit all the way back in your seat with your knees bent comfortably. If you sit with your feet to straight you put to much strain on your lower back... more »

How to Paint a Surfboard

By Sebastian Grodd

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Let’s pimp your ride. Here you will find step-by-step instructions on how to paint your surfboard... more »

How to Ride Extreme Snowmobiles Safely

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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You've made the plunge: got your extreme snowmobile, gear, equipment, watched extreme snowmobiling videos, watched live extreme snowmobiling competitions, and gone for your first run. Now comes the most important issue: how to go extreme ... more »

How to Select a Freestyle Snowboard

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Height, weight and shoe size are important factors in choosing the right freestyle snowboard... more »

How to sit

By B00MERPL00MER

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This technique is very important and should be used in day to day life... more »

How to SkateBoard

By ErnestHemingway

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Skateboarding is a lot of fun and it is even more fun when you can land those amazing tricks like you see on TV. Sure, you will crash and burn a few times before you perfect them, but with a little practice you will be performing the following ... more »

How to Slide on a Longboard

By KathrynVercillo

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Sliding on a longboard is when you use your hands and body leverage to move your board sideways to slow down or stop. You can do this if you need to suddenly stop your board (especially when going downhill) or you can do it just for fun since it ... more »

How to Stay Warm While Surfing

By californiagirl

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Your friend is surfing with just swim trunks, but you think the water is freezing. Even if you feel like you are cold-blooded and cannot stay warm in the water, there are steps you can take to be warm while surfing... more »

How to Survive an ambush

By mchill2

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An ambush is when an individual or group is taken by surprise by a high volume of fire usually initiated by an explosive device. Here are some tips to making it out alive... more »

How to Survive When Competitive Eating

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Competitive eating is not a sport for the faint of heart. It is physically taxing yes, but also requires great mental focus, strategy and dexterity. Most contests are sprints, in the 10-12 minute time frame. Stuffing your face, actually ... more »

How to Use a Paint Grenade

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Lob a paint grenade into an area your paintball opponents occupy. It won't be a pretty sight... more »

How to 360 flip

By sk8freind

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After you ave you'r kickflips and varials down try the tre flip aka 360 kickflip.. more »

How to Become an Acapulco Cliff Diver

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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The cliff divers of Acapulco have been drawing tourists since 1934. They are amazing athletes who dive from cliffs over 100 feet high into a narrow gorge. What is more amazing is that not only must they dive out from the cliffs before descending ... more »

How to Bump Start a Dirtbike

By racextreme199

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Experienced motorcycle riders know that trying to kick start a dirtbike on a hill can be extremely frustrating. Learning how to bump start your bike will help you save time and energy, both of which are important for an enjoyable ride. Whether ... more »

How to Buy a Skateboard

By awstories

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You should get the right skateboard for you... more »

How to Choose a BareFoot Boom

By lanedawg

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Learn how to choose the right bare foot boom for your boat and you can learn any water sport without falling. Get the insider secrets to getting the best bare foot boom for your specific needs... more »

How to Choose a Beach to Learn to Surf

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Choose a spot appropriate to your skill level. The place where you start surfing will influence your experience and learning curve... more »

How to Choose a Skatepark

By awstories

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What level skater are you? If you’re a beginner, you might want to stay out of the bowl rider's club. Here’s help in figuring out where to go... more »

How to Choose Clothing for Riding Your Motorcycle

By eHow Cars Editor

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Proper clothing and footwear can help protect you against injury in case you fall or your motorcycle falls on you. Here are some pointers for selecting the right jackets, pants and boots... more »