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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...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By simon hurst @ Tuesday, 13th May 2008 @ 4:22 PM

Santa Catalina is unofficially Panamas Pacific Scuba Diving capital. Scuba divers, snorkeling, underwater photographers and underwater naturalists as well as a few deep sea divers, anxiously await their chartered boats leaving Santa Catalina for explorations in the coral-filled Pacific waters around the Isla Coiba and the Coiba National Park. Panamas one million acre Coiba National Park which encompasses much of the Gulf of Chiriqui and some of the Gulf of Montijo, has the honor of bei... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Anna Stenning @ Sunday, 11th May 2008 @ 10:07 PM

A sporting winter holiday that is most popular amongst families and individuals are skiing and snowboarding holidays. These sports are more suited for people looking to keep fit and ride out the winter blues. Snowboarding is a sport that has not been around for as long as skiing and is a more modern way of skiing catered more for the younger generation. This was formally known as the Snurfer, created in 1965 by Sherman Poppen in Muskegan, Michigan. Beginners will be interested in the ori... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Jeffry Evans @ Sunday, 27th April 2008 @ 8:46 AM

When it comes to airsoft pistols, there are many options out there to choose from. Almost anything you can imagine, from standard 1911 style pistols, to uzzis, to the 44 magnum desert eagle style pistol. And depending on the amount of money you want to spend, you can get air pistol that just almost looks like the real thing. Many of them come with full metal assemblies and weigh about the same amount as the real thing. They can be used in training for armed services or police activity, safety tr... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Vicki Churchill @ Wednesday, 16th April 2008 @ 11:08 AM

Many people considering taking up kayaking are put off by having the mistaken belief that it is an elitist sport and they would not be any good at it. This is of course nonsense and just about anybody can have a go at kayaking with out the need to have an instructor teaching them first. Furthermore you do not need to have a licence or pass any test and buying a kayak especially a used kayak will not necessarily dent your wallet as much as you would think. For instance you can buy a decent... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Roger Munns @ Saturday, 12th April 2008 @ 2:55 AM

Athletes from Europe and the UK will once again congregate in the Canary Islands this spring for the 5th annual Las Tres Islas race. The event, billed as a 'quadrathalon' is a somewhat eclectic twist on the traditional triathlon. It may be the first of its kind in the world. The fact that it is enjoying its fifth year of success indicates that the race has been well received by participants and spectators alike. Two things that make this race unique: First, it take... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Jay Evans @ Monday, 7th April 2008 @ 1:56 AM

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 ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Sports » Extreme | By Jim Brown @ Tuesday, 1st April 2008 @ 1:53 AM

There are many skills that need to be perfected before a person is qualified enough to go snowboarding in the wintertime. Some of those skills can be learned through trial and error but many people are not willing to go through the pain that this type of education renders on their bodies. These daredevils of the snow prefer to take a different route to acquiring an education in snowboarding and many find that they are ready for the rigors of snowboarding in less than ten days. These train... more...