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  • Paintball-See What You've Been Missing  By : Will to Share
    Why are top corperations involved with paintball? Do you know the health benifits of paintball? Learn this and more.
  • How to Breakdance: Backflip  By : Dan Svinsky
    Learn how to perform a backflip or "back tuck" in gymnastics terms. Step-by-step instructions from a professional breakdancer.
  • Learning To Fly..From Beginner to Pilot..Exercise:3 Air Experience  By : Graham Bell
    This article is the first in a series of articles looking at the various exercises you will go though as a student pilot learning to fly a Microlight Aircraft. Make sure you check back to read more about the exercises as laid out by the BMAA.
  • Speeding Skiers Face Prison  By : Paul la Vella-7925
    Today's modern ski equipment allows skiers more speed with no more effort, and a more carefree attitude has led to more accidents - including deaths - on the ski slopes in both Europe and the U.S.
    Some U.S. resorts are going to take speeding skiers to court...
  • Skateboarding-Daewon Song DVS Pro  By : Geoff.W
    Daewon Song is one of the best technical skate boarders in the world. Born in South Korea in 1975 he has pushed the boundaries of skateboarding to mind blowing levels.He began skating at the age of 13 and a short time later he was spotted by a small skate company called"Gemco" who quickly saw his talent and brought him back the the U.S.
  • Skateboarding-Fallen Shoes  By : Geoff.W
    Fallen Footwear was started by pro skater, Jamie Thomas,A.K.A., "The Chief," in 2004. Fallen was, at first, to be a partnership between Thomas and DC Shoes. But when DC was acquired by Quick Silver, in late 2004, Thomas decided to move the project to his company, Black Box Distribution.
  • Indoor Rock Climbing  By : greentaurus
    The indoor rock climbing has so many advantages over the natural one. It is also becoming very popular among the climbers.
  • Bicycle Buying Guide  By : Bob Shanty-22044
    Bicycles can be used for a number of purposes, including recreation, fitness, transportation and sports. If you are planning on purchasing a new bike, consider the terrain you will be riding on as well as your body weight. Are you finding it difficult to choose a new cycle? Go through this buying guide for exhaustive information on bicycles and make the right choice.
  • Learn To Skateboard - The Easy Way  By : Andy Jackson - Wisdom_Mcr
    Want to learn how to skateboard? Wish you could skate like such pro's as Rodney Mullen, Tony Hawk or Bam Margera? Stop hurting yourself and Learn To Skate The Easy Way.
  • Doing An Ironman Triathlon  By : Tav
    From not being able to swim 10 meters, to completing the 2.2 mile Ironman Triathlon Swim a year later, Tavis takes you through his (LONG) Ironman Canada race day. If he can do it, YOU can do it ;)
  • What The Beginner Should Know About Choosing A Snowboard  By : Jim Garza
    Snowboarding is a great winter sport and in the past few years has attracted many new fans to the slopes. One common phase that all of these new converts go through is walking into the pro shop for the first time and choosing a snowboard. What are the important features to look for?
  • Lanzarote's Spring 2008 Extreme Quadrathalon  By : Honor Arriciefe-7925
    Spring 2008 sees the welcome return of the an innovative sporting event, taking the triathlon to the extreme, as Lanzarote on the Canary Islands prepares for the fifth annual Las Tres Islas race.
  • Want to Know More About Sand Skiing? Read On.  By : Aaron Jochum
    Are you so in love with the slopes that winter flies by much too fast leaving you with ski withdrawal symptoms long before you are ready to give it up? If you just can't get enough of winter skiing, you just might be interested in a relatively new phenomenon slowly sweeping the world - sand skiing.
  • Considering A Colorado White Water Rafting Trip? Read This First!  By : Jayen Woods
    Have you been eyeing the opportunity to take a Colorado rafting trip for a while now? Colorado is one of, if not the best place to go rafting in the world, so it's understandable. Of cause you'll need to make a number of arrangements before leaving, after all, once you get there you're need a good hotel to stay in. It's no secret that Colorado white water rafting trips are extremely popular. There perfect for people who thrive on adventure and the sensation that comes with...
  • How to Maintain and Take Care of Your Ski Gear  By : Janice Windsor 2
    Ski season is here and many of us are looking forward to buckling up our boots, snapping into our bindings and taking that hitting the slops for the first time of the year, but before you go there are some things you need to do to be properly prepared.
  • No Bikes Allowed - Skate Parks  By : Bobby Hanswell
    "No Bikes Allowed" at public skate parks is a growing issue across the country. Tax payer money is spent every year to the "tune" of hundreds of thousands of dollars to support one sport and exclude another. Is this really fair? Worst yet, is there a legitimate reason? When challenging skaters and public officials about the no bikes policy, they express concern regarding damage, safety, and user conflicts. Is this accurate?
  • Surfing and Surfboards  By : Hannah Reid
    Surfing is a phenomenal sport that can literally be picked up by almost anyone at nearly any age. A few surfing lessons can have just about any water bug hurling down the waves in no time flat, and finding out through first hand experience what all the fuss is about.
  • Why it’s time to go with the flow.  By : Peter Airdee
    Quite simply, kite flying is fun! Nothing beats watching a dancing kite as it dives and slices through the wind, attracting admiring glances from spectators all around. It’s one of the most versatile sports which people of all ages and abilities can enjoy, making it a firm family favourite. Thanks to a variety of stunning models which come in all shapes and sizes, everyone from young children to their grandmothers are catching the flying bug!
  • Swiss Slow Down Extreme Skiers  By : Paul la Vella-7925
    Ski vacations are enjoyed my millions in Europe, the USA and Canada - but few countries offer better skiing than Switzerland.

    But more skiers are going faster thanks to better equipment - and the Swiss have a plan to slow them down...
  • Snowboarding Classes For Beginners  By : Jim Garza
    Downhill or Alpine skiing is one of the most popular winter sports in the country. So what are the dressing basics for alpine skiing? There are six essentials that every beginner should start with.
  • Skiing Clothing Basics for the Beginner  By : Aaron Jochum
    Downhill or Alpine skiing is one of the most popular winter sports in the country. So what are the dressing basics for alpine skiing? There are six essentials that every beginner should start with.
  • Paintball : The History  By : Steve Batchelor
    Today paintball is a popular sport which has spread all over the world and become a truly global leisure activity. Its evolution into the modern game has taken place very quickly compared to most sports. Read on to find out more about the origins of this sport...
  • Snowboarding Tricks and What They Mean  By : Jessica A
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  • Ski resorts are your gateways to nature.  By : L.A. Need
    In North America, nature is preserved through National forests, thanks to great conservationists like John Muir and Ansel Adams (to name a few) in its 193 million acres of land. In other words, the size of Texas is disbursed throughout the United States maki ng nature within everyone’s reach. Ski resorts are usually founded on and surrounded by National Forest land and in North America are great landmarks to determine your next nature venture.
  • Ice Climbing : Getting Started  By : Steve Batchelor
    Don’t tell me, you love rock climbing but you want to push yourself that little bit further and put your fragile existence in a bit more danger? If I’m right then ice climbing could be for you. If you like the idea of being cold and wet while dangling precariously off a frozen waterfall then you are one crazy cat, but you also qualify to read on…
  • Street Luge : Getting Started  By : Steve Batchelor
    Street luge is an extreme sport which involves hurtling down a large steep hill at up to 60+mph lying on a little board on wheels. You are just a couple of inches away form the pavement and trying to steer this over-sized skateboard around the bends. The chances of hitting an object or hole in the road and flipping over are pretty high. Sound like your cup of tea and want to know more about getting involved? Then read on…
  • Dive into the deep blue wonder and explore with SCUBA gear  By : L.A. Need
    SCUBA (or “scuba”) gear will deliver you to the underwater world by providing you with breathing, buoyancy and descending and ascending apparatus.
  • Learning to telemark ski has its challenges but is a fast learning sport for avid alpine skiers.  By : L.A. Need
    Skiing that combines beauty and grace? Telemark skiing makes onlookers heads turn and eyes peer at every knee bend, heel lift and rhythmic es turn. An avid telemark skier frees their heel as they gracefully, rhythmically, descend down a ski slope.
  • Skateboarding : The Vert Ramp  By : Steve Batchelor
    It’s the ultimate adrenalin rush of the skateboarding world, tipping your self over the edge of the vert ramp with just a little board on wheels to save you from much pain and humiliation at the bottom. A true adrenalin junkie cannot resist the call of the half pipe but have you got the guts to give it a go? If so read on to get a few pointers to help you over the edge….
  • Breckenridge Ski Resort Terrain Park Guide  By : Ben Kelly, Summit Vacation Concierge
    The Breckenridge Ski Resort has a strong reputation among snowboard and freestyle industry leaders and consistently works hard to maintain it. No matter what level your freestyling abilities may be, you’ll find appropriately designed terrain for you in one of the ski area’s four terrain parks, spread across two mountain peaks. Whether you’re a top notch professional or your skis or snowboard have never left the snow, Breckenridge is committed to making sure you enjoy your freestyle experience.

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