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Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kristi Ambrose @ Tuesday, 14th October 2008 @ 3:15 PM

Nascar uses a points and rating system of rules to award its drivers. Now the prize money is not the only thing that matters. The points also count. Let's now take a gander at the history of the Nascar points system. From 1949, when Nascar began, to 1951, Nascar awarded points on the base of the position in the race. The 1st position got 10 points, the second got 9 points, and so on. These points were increased by the 0.05 race purse. Then, from here until 1967, the winners were awarded poi... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Kristi Ambrose @ Tuesday, 14th October 2008 @ 3:01 PM

Nascar has faced a lot of criticism for a lot of things over the last few decades. We can attribute the criticism to the popularity of Nascar. Apart from the environmental impact of Nascar which has led to criticism, there are other technical reasons as well. One of the reasons is the oval shape of most Nascar racing circuits. Driving enthusiasts have severely criticized the difficulty of these race courses when compared to the extremely difficult twisting and turning race courses of Formula 1. ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Ryan Coisson @ Monday, 13th October 2008 @ 8:17 AM

When most climbers hear about "training for rock climbing," they look for a quick way to escape. Honestly I do not know if it is laziness or what, but for too many years, climbers have said that all you need to do to become a better rock climber is go rock climbing. We have been bombarded by other climbers with this idea and most have been left with disappointment and frustration. Did the ones telling you just go rock climbing and you will get better climb the grades yo... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Ryan Coisson @ Friday, 10th October 2008 @ 8:19 PM

Do you find yourself getting burned out on rock climbing? Year after year I see all kinds of people join our climbing community and become completely addicted to rock climbing. It doesnt take long though for a lot of these climbers to get burned out. It is kinda strange they become so psyched and all of a sudden you stop seeing them around the gym and at the crag. Well have much contemplation and application I have finally figured out how to stay totally psyched on climbing wi... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Tim Hoss @ Wednesday, 8th October 2008 @ 5:45 AM

We have heard about all the hype. Paintball is becoming an exciting, exhilarating extreme sport. It is an extreme sport and sounds intimidating. In fact it is intimidating and this is exactly what this article is about. For those of you wondering about the experience and if you should try it, the answer is a simple yes!! We are going to share our first time experience with you and hopefully, the decision will be an easy one for you to join the ranks of a paintball enthusiast. There are ma... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Tim Hoss @ Monday, 6th October 2008 @ 8:29 PM

You have made up your mind. It is time to buy a paintball gun. You begin your research and quickly find out there are so many choices and features. What does it all mean and what should you buy? This article will help narrow the choices. The first thing we usually ask people is where are you going to play? Will you be playing on an organized field or will you be playing around your own land or a friends land in the woods? The answer to this question will guide you to certain models ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Christine Harrell @ Monday, 29th September 2008 @ 6:28 PM

Motocross is a lot of fun, but it is a dangerous sport. Some riders try to save a little money on "good enough" motocross helmets and boots, but "good enough" isn't good enough! Don't Settle For Cheap Equipment There are things in life you can save money on. Cheap toilet paper may not be as soft and cheap peanut butter may not taste as good, but you can get by. The same cannot be said for motocross helmets and boots. Any rider who thinks he's never go... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Christine Harrell @ Friday, 26th September 2008 @ 6:53 AM

Although people think of motocross as something for the kids, dedicated riders continue into their 40s, 50s and older. Riding motocross is a sport for youth - not just youth in age, but youth in mind and spirit! However, as we move through the years, there are some precautions that should be taken to ensure a safer ride. No Longer Immortal Two important things happen between the ages of 20 and 40: we lose the feeling of immortality and we start to develop bones that don't heal... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Corbin Newlyn @ Saturday, 6th September 2008 @ 12:26 AM

When paintball comes to mind, you typically think of bridges, woods, trees, rain, mud; typically everything that you get in an outdoor environment. Right? The initial thing that comes to most peoples mind is not the inside area of a big building in the city or town. However, you will find that there are a lot of survivor game locations that are situated right in the center of just these types of locations. - and you will also notice that they are highly popular, particularly in terms of s... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Corbin Newlyn @ Saturday, 30th August 2008 @ 2:06 AM

For those who are enthusiastic about paintball they have two primary selections when planning an excursion in paintball. Number one is the Commercial paintball type of field and the second one is the "outlaw" type of paintball field. These two unique variations of paintball fields differ to a great degree and have to be compared before you make a decision as how either one best fits your personal needs and the needs of the other participants. The Commercial Paintball Field Is An E... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Ki Gray @ Friday, 29th August 2008 @ 12:47 AM

Ten women go whizzing past wearing wild fishnet hoses. Their colorful get-ups also include helmets and kneepads and flying scarves and the skates on which they are racing around the oval track. Elbows fly, legs lock, bodies go careening and sliding along the masonite track. Occasionally two shapely lovelies go at each other, swinging hard and fast, falling to the ground, rolling and grappling as the beer-soaked, capacity crowd roars in approval. It's Sunday afternoon at the roller... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Max Walker @ Tuesday, 26th August 2008 @ 5:55 PM

Within a decade, technical diving has moved from being the preserve of extremists to becoming a main stream, yet specialized, field. The rationale behind technical diving has been reached only after passing through a series of challenges and scrutiny in the past. In the late 1980s the International Association of Nitrox Technical Divers became the first specialized technical training centre, marking a revolution in diving. For the recreational Scuba diver, the diving depth limit is 40m a... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Corbin Newlyn @ Saturday, 23rd August 2008 @ 8:48 AM

Paintball mask are the most critical piece of equipment that a person needs to purchase for the sport of paintball, since this is the one piece of equipment that will be protecting the most sensitive part of your body; your face. Also, prior to you going out to purchase a paintball mask, you need to be certain that you are aware of what to search for. Purchasing Paintball Masks One of your considerations when looking for a paintball mask is your peripheral vision, and so you should... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Corbin Newlyn @ Wednesday, 20th August 2008 @ 8:28 PM

Paintball which originated back in 1976, has had a steady increase in popularity. The primary strategy behind paintball is to shoot your opponent with a ball of paint that is traveling at excessively high speeds, hence "killing" him and bringing your team one step closer to another victory. The rate of acceleration that a person's paintball travels is a very critical factor for this type of sport, as the slower moving paintballs can be dodged more easily by your opponents. T... more...

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...