Rock and mountain climbing is one of the most popular of the extreme sports. One of the things about rock climbing is the equipment which can cost a pretty penny but you do want to make sure that you are buying only the best because you want to be safe no matter what the cost. If you choose to use…
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What You Have In Common With Elephants
In many parts of India, elephants are used for manual labour; it is a tradition that has been a part of their culture for thousands of years. Now although they are relatively peaceful animals, elephants are incredibly strong and can be difficult to control, as they can weigh eight thousand pounds or more once fully grown. To deal with this,…
Ice Climbing Techniques
Mountain climbing locations vary in altitude but many of them are in of sub zero temperatures. There are different techniques required for climbing in ice covered terrain and it’s much different than climbing in dry terrain. While it is more challenging than other forms of climbing, ice climbing can be the most rewarding and exhilarating. Many techniques that are used…
Waterski Primer
Water skiing is great fun and a good exercise. It was long back in the year 1928 when an eighteen year old boy named Ralph Samuelson invented water skiing. Ralph Samuelson of Minnesota projected the thought that if you could ski on snow, then you can also ski on water. As for appropriate water skiing apparatus, for his first skis…
Rock Climbing
My friends and I went rock climbing during the summer and it was the highlight of the entire summer for me. At the start, I thought to myself, what’s the big deal about climbing a bunch of rocks. I never realized that it could turn out to be such a satisfying experience. My friends say that there are several kinds…
Follow These Wakeboarding Tips For An Easy Ride
So you have already experienced this relatively new sports craze? The following are some wakeboarding tips to make your riding a whole lot easier. Keep them in mind and you won’t get a hard time as a newbie wakeboard rider. What’s your Reaction? Love Love 0 Smile Smile 0 Haha Haha 0 Sad Sad 0 Star Star 0 Weary Weary…
Learning The Tricks Rope Tricks
Rope tricks rely on the illusion you give to your audience that you’re doing something to the ropes when you’re really doing something else. You need to be deft with your hands and to practice your tricks you have mastered it. You should also try to find videos of this trick being done. Here is one classic rope trick that…
The True Benefits Of Selecting A Custom Lanyard For Your Boating Needs
If you are new to the world of boating, you likely are only now beginning to learn some of the more basic terms associated with the sport. For example, “lanyard” may be a term that is new to you. On the other hand, if you are an old salt, you perfectly understand how important the lanyard is when it comes…
Wakeboards For Thrill And Action
If you love to spend your vacation in the water and you are the adventurous type, then wakeboarding is just the sport for you. This board sport is relatively new but has gained popularity during the last few years. In wakeboarding, a boat with a rope tows the rider. The rider rides on a buoyant board, called a wakeboard, and…
Climbing Equipment Biners And Harnesses
Due to the nature of the sport and the risks involved, climbing requires a great deal of training and experience. The equipment involved in climbing is not only to get you to where you want to go but also to protect you from injury and fatality. There are many pieces of equipment but the first basic ones to familiarize yourself…