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Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Konrad Braun @ Wednesday, 6th August 2008 @ 3:06 PM

UFC and MMA are exciting acronyms for Ultimate Fighting Championship and Mixed martial Arts. UFC is a part of MMA. Currently the UFC is recognized as the largest MMA promotion around the entire world. The UFC is owned and operated by Zuffa LLC and their HQ is in Las Vegas Nevada. The UFC involves mixed martial arts which was based on Brazilian vale tudo. When UFC first started out there were just a few limited amount of rules and most all of the fights were brutal and violent. Some even ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Anna Levesque @ Thursday, 31st July 2008 @ 12:56 AM

During a recent visit to a college where I was a keynote motivational speaker one of the students made a comment about whitewater that I had never heard before. She was a sea kayaker and climber who was interested in trying whitewater kayaking, but was very apprehensive about the sport. She explained her uneasiness was due to the fact that there is a lot less perceived control about whitewater. The environments of climbing (on a wall or rock face) and sea kayaking (in protected shoreline... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Anna Levesque @ Thursday, 31st July 2008 @ 12:51 AM

As the paddling season approaches many of you are probably hitting the pool to practice some rolls and get back in the groove before venturing out on the chillier rivers. Pool sessions are a great opportunity to practice your basic strokes. Even though it seems more fun to practice rolls and flatwater moves, basic strokes are the foundation of your paddling technique and your confidence building. It's important to practice draw strokes, sweep strokes, stern draws, the forward and ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Jeffry Evans @ Friday, 18th July 2008 @ 2:54 AM

Airsoft magazines are designed to look and operate as closely to the real thing as possible. They are typically made of high impact plastic or full metal, depending on the quality of the airsoft gun. They usually feature a depressible spring to help you feed the BBs into the magazine. Also, they may include markings or engravings that are the same or similar to the real guns that inspired them. For gas airsoft pistols, the clips are typically made of full metal, and are thick, because the... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Jeffry Evans @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 11:48 AM

If you thought that 6mm BBs were all there is in airsoft, you are wrong. Depending on your level of airsoft sophistication, you may require .20 BBs, or perhaps you may even want to use 6mm paintballs. That's right, using 6mm paintballs instead of typical airsoft ammunition can really enhance your next military or police simulation. Think about it, you get the splat of the paintball arena, combined with the accuracy and authentication of airsoft. It's kind of like the perfect combinatio... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Jeffry Evans @ Saturday, 12th July 2008 @ 6:47 PM

Before going on any climb, you'll need to access what kinds of equipment you'll need for your trip and be able to pack your necessary gear accordingly. There are several different types of carabiners that you can choose from that vary according to size, shape and gate size. Having the right carabiners for your trip and understanding how to use them are very important, as your life may be depending on them. Here are some quick tips for choosing the right carabiners for your climb. <... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Jeffry Evans @ Saturday, 5th July 2008 @ 9:19 AM

As an airsoft gun owner, you should want to take care of your investment so that it can be used and enjoyed for years into the future. Having an airsoft gun that wears out before it's time or starts malfunctioning due to poor airsoft gun care is not only entirely avoidable, but also really unnecessary. If you've just purchased an airsoft gun and are looking for ways to keep it in prime condition, here are some great airsoft gun care tips to consider. Cleaning the Barrel more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Jeffry Evans @ Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 @ 7:58 PM

Airsoft, like paintball, is a sport usually played outdoors and can be dangerous. So getting the right equipment so that you are prepared to play, and kept safe is important. Let's go over some of the gear that can really take your airsoft play to the next level. Face Mask Arguably the most valuable protection gear in airsoft, the face mask will serve to protect your eyes and face from injury by airsoft BBs and other obstructions in the bush. A full face mask is recommended, h... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Matt Morrison @ Wednesday, 2nd July 2008 @ 2:31 AM

An increasingly popular modification RZR owners are doing is removing the plastic spacer that is on the crank shaft in the drive clutch assembly. This can increase your to RZR's top speed by as much as 10 mph. The RZR's transmission is a pulley based constant velocity transmission (PVT) that consists of 3 major assemblies, the drive clutch, the driven clutch, and the drive belt. The drive clutch and the driven clutch both consist of two conical shaped pulley halves, called shea... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Brue Baker @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 10:27 PM

When you are wakeboarding, as is the case in many board sports like surfing and snowboarding, it is important to have the right size board. Sizing a wakeboard properly is very important to your stability and agility on the water. Not only is it important to have the sizing of your wakeboard match your height and weight, but also you should be aware of what your particular riding style is and the wake that you most commonly ride. Sizing Down A Wakeboard The actual process i... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Jeffry Evans @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 8:04 PM

Although your initial reaction may be one of disbelief with regards to the types of gas used in gas powered airsoft guns, it is important to consider. There are many high quality gas airsoft guns out there, but if you use the wrong type of gas to power them on a consistent basis, you may find that your gun will wear out sooner than you expected. Let's just go over a few things about the different types of gas and the respective consequences you may face: Propane and Butane Gas more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Jeffrey Fang @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 11:59 PM

Snowboarding is basically surfing but on snow rather than on water. Snowboarding started around the 1960's but really made itself known with its debut at the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Japan. Since then it has become one of the fastest growing sports with over 7 million people participating in the United States alone. Snowboarding is a winter sport and is therefore difficult to participate in at any other time due to lack of snow. There are many ski resorts that now have slopes tha... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By David Wilson @ Tuesday, 24th June 2008 @ 4:44 PM

You want a great team building exercise for group? Look no further than the sport of paintball. In recent years, paintball has evolved beyond its somewhat paramilitary-esqe roots. In fact, today's paintball games have almost no resemblance to combat sports, with the player wearing brightly colored jerseys, and playing on fancifully construct fields. Instead, paintball has evolved into a fast paced, team oriented sport that can be enjoyed by everyone. In fact, it is this fa... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Jeffry Evans @ Tuesday, 24th June 2008 @ 4:55 AM

Airsoft is an extremely interesting sport that is very popular with both children and adults alike. Part of what makes airsoft so intriguing is its highly realistic look and feel of actual weaponry without the real potential of death or serious injury. Many of the airsoft pistols and rifles look so much like actual guns that they cannot be identified as toys, except for the bright orange tip that is required by law. This makes airsoft pistols in particular, a great tool for training for men and ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Roger Munns @ Wednesday, 18th June 2008 @ 4:04 AM

It was a hard-won victory for Robert Kubica at Sunday June 8th's Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. He considers his first win for BMW Sauber "fantastic" and "amazing." In a post-race interview, Kubica told reporters, "I never struggled so much. I was pushing so much to do it and I managed to do it so it was a great race." He went on to say, "It was very fantastic to win my first race for BMW Sauber, which I joined from the beginning. We grew up together.&qu... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By David Wilson @ Thursday, 5th June 2008 @ 1:15 PM

Yes, the venerable Autococker. In the world of paintball, few other guns have the same level of legacy that the Autococker has. As a marker, it has spanned all eras of paintball history. Starting out as a pump gun in the form of the Sniper, and evolving all the way up to a a high end, tournament grade gun with todays high precision electronic versions. In this article, I will outline the basic steps on how this transformation occurred, and how it has changed the game of paintball. In ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Joaquin Costa @ Monday, 2nd June 2008 @ 10:33 AM

When you find yourself tired of the same boring life you can start wondering how to begin a more exciting job and way of life. If you enjoy scuba diving, then the question is : why not working in the diving industry. Finding a diving job is not very difficult, the key point is to know what sort of certifications do you need and how to apply for the vacancies around the world. To become a professional diving instructor you need to complete many scuba diving courses, get a lot of experie... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Alan Richardson @ Monday, 2nd June 2008 @ 2:09 AM

Rock climbing is a sport, which involves climbing steep rocks. This sport originated in the nineteenth century in Saxony, Lake District of England. After Walter Parry Haskett Smith climbed Napes Needle alone for the first time, many people were attracted and it later converted to sports in England, in 1880s and by 1930s some two hundred climbing resorts opened in the Elbsandstein region. As the sport evolved grading system was introduced to analyze different levels of difficulties while climbing... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By simon hurst @ Sunday, 18th May 2008 @ 5:00 PM

Santa Catalina is located on the Chiriqui Gulf in the state of Veraguas. In 1970s this little fishing village was discovered by adventurous surfers from all over the world. The world class surfing in Santa Catalina was the best kept secret by the surfers for quite a long time! Now Santa Catalina is well-known by professional and hard-core wave-seeking surfers. Early morning surfers take advantage of the tides during Dawn Patrol and study the winds and the waters while paddling ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Jeffry Evans @ Wednesday, 14th May 2008 @ 6:49 PM

Want some good ideas for airsoft wars? Well keep reading, because you have found the right page. The following are 7 primo airsoft wars that you can use to have a great match with all of your friends. Check it out: 1. Capture the Flag The classic for airsoft and paintball wars alike. There are two flags and two teams in this game. Each team has a base and tries to protect its flag, while organizing to capture the other team's flag. The object is to get the other teams fla... more...