Skiing

Find out how to locate the yeti's den, or Bigfoot Trail, on "We Ski" to play on a secret course. "We Ski" is a skiing game for the Nintendo Wii which makes use of the balance board as a controller for…

Your Seadoo, or personal watercraft, can bring you years of enjoyment if you maintain it properly. Flushing the cooling system with fresh water neutralizes the corrosion caused by salt water and…

Winterizing is a catchall term for preparing a Seadoo or any other personal watercraft for winter storage. The winterizing process is the best way to ensure that your Seadoo remains in good condition…

A Seadoo is a brand of personal watercraft that is made by a Canadian Company. The 1996 SPX is powered by a jet-pump propulsion system. The pump is housed in the belly of the Seadoo. It draws water…

Snowshoes are strap-on shoes that let you to explore snowy trails in the winter time. Most snowshoes are relatively lightweight and are not difficult to use, with aerodynamic shapes and bindings that…

A damaged Seadoo GTX impeller will need to be replaced, typically because a small stone has made it past the protective grate and into the propulsion system. Even a minor change in the surface of the…

Your 1995 Seadoo GTX relies on the propulsion of the jet pump to steer the watercraft. Without the engine running and the application of some throttle, the boat has no controls. This can be…

Your 1996 Seadoo is a 2-stroke engine that requires oil to be mixed with the fuel. This is because this engine doesn't have any oil inside of it to cool it down and provide lubrication. It instead…

Polaris Waverunners are jet skis. They are used in large bodies of water and can go very fast. Since they are run in water, the engines retain water once they are moved out of the water. There is a…

Around the world, jet skiing has emerged as one of the most popular summertime activities. As with larger boats, jet skis, wave runners and other personal watercraft have to be maintained accordingly.…

An ATV (all-terrain vehicle) can take you places no other vehicle can. Its small stance, light weight and four-wheel drive make an ATV very capable at off-roading. The Polaris Sportsman 800 is one…

The Aquatrax, a jet ski made by Honda, is used on fresh water and salt water. Though the jet ski works well during the spring, summer and fall, jet skis do not function during cold winters. If you…

The Honda Aquatrax ski jet offers the thrill and excitement of skiing through the water in the summer. As winter approaches, you have to start preparing to winterize your Aquatrax. Winterizing your…

The Polaris S410 heart rate monitor is an excellent tool for serious athletes with the ability to program up to five exercise sets. The Polaris S410 is designed to display your heart rate as you…

A fresh coat of paint gives new life to an old Jet Ski. Save money and give your equipment an extra personal touch by completing a paint job yourself. Keep visibility in mind when choosing colors for…

Social clubs allow people with similar interests or hobbies to get together to share their hobby and discuss tips, pointers and ideas. Clubs also host special events, weekend trips and have meetings.…

If you are considering buying new skis, you may need help selecting them. Reading up on the subject and going to a specialty store are both recommended. If you plan to buy used skis there are even…

Downhill skiing may seem like an intimidating sport to learn for some, whether the beginning skier is a child or adult. Playing a game may help to ease fears and build confidence during an individual…

Igloos--the traditional dwelling of the Inuit people--are domed structures made from bricks of snow. The Inuit made both small temporary igloos, and larger permanent igloos that housed a family.…

Mackinaw City is located in northern Michigan, just below the Mackinac Bridge, and is a favorite vacation destination. Visitors to Mackinaw City are within minutes of boating, fishing, golf courses,…

A gummy, or "gummi," stone is a special tool that helps maintain snow skis and snowboards. The gummy stone helps smooth or "detune" skis after sharpening and removes burrs that can make skiers and…

To keep your Polaris personal watercraft in good working condition from season to season, you must winterize it at the end of each season. The process takes about two hours to do correctly. If you…

We Ski for the Nintendo Wii is a fan-favorite among skiing fans and casual gamers alike. It's meant for very young children and part of the appeal is seeing creatures along the paths. While you can…

Being single in Washington D.C. may actually be a great thing. If the range of activities offered for singles in the city is any indication, there is fun to be had by all types of single men and…

It's no secret that jet skis are expensive water toys if they are purchased new. If you want to save a few dollars and don't mind riding someone else's hand-me-down jet ski, you can purchase a used…

Skis have many uses. They may help people navigate snow-covered areas that may not otherwise be accessible. They may help people exercise very effectively. They can also be used to make a sled. If you…

Personal watercraft, sometimes known by their brand name "Jet Ski," rely on a gas-powered engine to propel themselves and a few riders through the water. The fuel feed to the engine is controlled by a…

South Dakota has some of the most beautiful and varied landscapes for hikers to enjoy in all of the fifty states. Most well known for the national monument Mount Rushmore and the colorful Badlands…

If you’re planning to walk more than a few feet in deep snow, you’ll need to be wearing snowshoes–either the traditional American Indian style, with leather straps and ash…

The most important thing to learn when you are starting to ski is how to stop! Once you jump off the lift, your skis will start to slide down the hill. Depending on the slope, the texture of the snow…