Random Extreme Articles http://www.articletrader.com/ Articles at ArticleTrader en-us Learning to Surf: Popping Up http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/learning-to-surf-popping-up.html http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/learning-to-surf-popping-up.html Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
When you are starting out, it is a great idea to practice popping up on a surface that’s stable and flat. Anything like beach sand or grass will do. Your living room floor works great for this! Start with your belly on the ground. Then, like a push-up, push your arms and torso up, keeping your belly button pressed close to the floor. One second after that movement, swing your knees through your arms and jump up into a crouching position with your stronger foot slightly farther back. Throughout this movement, concentrate on your balance. Your knees should still be bent and will act as shock absorbers while riding down the face of the wave. Practice popping up on land several times in a row, making sure your end position is the same each time. Your weight should slightly favor your front foot once you’ve popped up into your crouched standing position. Eventually that initial crouch position will feel automatic even when you’re on the board in the water.

Balance is the critical ingredient to popping up. As you catch the wave, your body should be positioned perfectly in the center of your board. If you are too far forward on your board, you will “pearl,” which means the nose of your board will catch the wave and you will fall forward before being able to pop up. If you are too far back on your board, you will not be able to catch the wave either. Find a happy medium in the center of your board before you begin paddling for the wave, which you can remember by the feel of it and also by some marker or label on the board itself. Usually, there is a surfboard label on the deck of the board that you can use to situate yourself before paddling for a wave.

Paddle hard for the wave before it comes. Get at least three good strokes in―five or more is ideal to ensure you catch the wave you’re after. When you feel yourself being propelled by the wave, push the board down with both arms and lift your torso up. At the same time, you should apply just a little more weight to the back of the board. As soon as you feel ready and when you feel the board actually move forward on the wave, jump up to your feet in the crouched position with your weaker foot in front of your stronger one, just like you practiced on land.

Popping up is always easier during the first 30 minutes of each surfing session because, though you might not realize it, this action takes a great deal of energy. You usually have better rides during the first half of the surf session because you are more committed and have more energy. Since you will have greater success when you’re fresh in the water, try to concentrate your practice of popping up early on in each surf session. Eventually, you’ll get this motion right and it will come easier and naturally to you.


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Robb Bailey works for South Coast Surf Shops, San Diego’s premiere surfboard distributor and surf apparel dealer for more than 30 years. He has been inducted as a lifetime honorary member of his college surf club, the Cal Poly Surfer’s Association, and has traveled the world surfing for the past 11 years. Find out more about Robb at SouthCoast.com.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> Cheap Airsoft Electric Guns - Cheap and Good http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/cheap-airsoft-electric-guns-cheap-and-good.html http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/cheap-airsoft-electric-guns-cheap-and-good.html Mon, 25 May 2009 02:06:47 -0500
Cheap airsoft electric guns are mainly responsible for the popularity of the sport worldwide. Each of them has a built-in electric motor which compresses and expands the pistol and forcing it to release. They use rechargeable batteries. When the gear is turned, a blast of air is created by the piston which propels BBs. These guns are so automated that they are capable of rapid firing a number of rounds.

Besides, there are also gas powered cheap airsoft electric guns which rapid fire using compressed air. The slide will also be returned back to its regular position by the compressed air after each shot. They are fun and may also be cheaper than those operated by batteries. They are usually priced from $40 onwards.

Some of these guns are also available in the form of springers which is the most common type of cheap airsoft electric guns. It is also refered to as the original model of airsoft guns. Springers cheap airsoft electric guns use a spring mechanism to fire. You have to cock them after every shot. They have simple design and thus, they are cheaper. They are also recommended for beginners. Most airsoft players own at least one of these. You can find these for a price as low as $20.

When you are looking for cheap airsoft electric guns, it is better for you not to focus on the word cheap. You should instead look for a gun which is value for money. It is the best if you can get one with decent quality and comes with a reasonable price tag.


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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> Do Not Injure Yourself on a Scooter http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/do-not-injure-yourself-on-a-scooter.html http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/do-not-injure-yourself-on-a-scooter.html Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
It is important to always wear a helmet when riding your scooter. A helmet is the most important protective gear to wear. If you injure your head it could be very serious. It is usually much more serious then if you injure an arm or leg, and wearing a helmet will minimize the injury tremendously. It is also good to wear pads for your knees, elbows and wrists. I think that knee pads are always good to wear, but when you are trying new tricks or something you are not comfortable with you should put on all the pads to ride.

Scooters, like the A series from Razor, come in different sizes for different riders. It is important to ride a scooter that fits you well. You will be more comfortable therefore keeping you safer as you ride. Try the A1 you are a younger rider, and as you get older try riding the A2, A3 and Pro models. All of these scooters also have adjustable handlebars. This is important because the handlebars are a big part of riding the scooter and the safety of the scooter. Make sure the handlebars are set comfortable height for you. This will help keep you safe as well as make the scooter easier to ride, also making tricks easy to learn and do.

When learning new tricks on your scooter it is important to take it slow. Do not go out on your first day and try to bust out a back flip on a ramp. Start with simple tricks and as you get comfortable try tricks that are a little harder. A lot of people get injured on their scooters because they want to bust out some tricks that are beyond their skill level.

So remember to always wear a helmet and pads when riding. Determine the scooter that fits you best and make sure the adjustable handle bars are set correctly for your size. Everything should feel comfortable when riding. Once you feel comfortable and want to learn tricks, remember to take it slow and learn one at a time and do not get to far ahead of yourself. But most importantly have fun.

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Razor Scooters can be dangerous to ride. Remember to ride safe and always wear a helmet . Its always good to ride safe if you are riding any board like a scooter, caster board or a skateboard.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> Cricket Wallpaper Gives Life To All Your Cricketing Memories http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/cricket-wallpaper-gives-life-to-all-your-cricketing-memories.html http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/cricket-wallpaper-gives-life-to-all-your-cricketing-memories.html Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500
There are several online sites; in fact, there is an overpopulation of sites dedicated to cricket. The craze of the game is such the number of sites dedicated to the game has gone up steeply in recent times. The online sites provide fans not only with cricket wallpaper, but with all other things that are connected to the game. So if you cannot watch the live telecast of match for any reason, you can catch up with the live cricket score provided on such sites. Ball by ball live scores is provided and any time in you log on tot eh site when a match is underway, you can get to see the latest scores. Cricket wallpapers are found in the site and all you have to do is type the names of the cricket or the cricketing event for which you want the wallpaper in the search bar of the wallpaper section. If that cricket wallpaper is available in the site, you will get it instantly.

Fans in huge number in fact favor cricket wallpaper; it is a simple way for them to express their love for their favorite cricketers. Fans can download cricket wallpaper, take a print out and put it in their walls and cupboard. Ideally, cricket wallpaper looks perfect on personal computers and mobile phones. So if you find the cricket wallpaper that you were searching for, nothing better than that. Fans can also take part in discussing about the game in cricket forums in these sites. Taking part in such cricket discussion is very interesting if you are a die hard cricket fan, you will get to discuss about your favorite game with like minded people who understand the game really well.

The cricket wallpaper found on online sites are updated on a regular basis, so fans can find cricketing action wallpapers from the latest series that is taking place. You can also find cricket wallpaper of cricketing action that took place in the past. You just need to find out the sites where you can get the wallpaper and download them to sue in your computer or mobile phones.


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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> The Exhilarating World of Sky Diving http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/the-exhilarating-world-of-sky-diving.html http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/the-exhilarating-world-of-sky-diving.html Fri, 23 Jan 2009 01:52:42 -0600
If you’re going to talk about rollercoasters and airplanes and bungee jumping, that could never count as an experience of flight. This experience will only come closer with the least contraptions you have to aid your flight. And sitting inside an airplane, riding on a descending rollercoaster, bungee jumping, all these activities can never be truly closer to simulate the experience of flight.

With sky diving, flying comes close. It is the only airborne activity where your body is the flying instrument; therefore it IS flying in a sense. Except to go back up, anyone can do just anything a bird can do. Travel laterally? Of course you can. Barrel rolls, somersaults, swooping dives, anyone can glide and soar like any bird in flight. A surging interest, the tracking jump, is a sky diving where the intention is to maximize horizontal speed while minimizing vertical speed. It really is flying but without gaining altitude.

Flying on Terminal Velocity

How do they do that?

This is due to the fact that when a falling body reaches Terminal Velocity, it won’t be accelerating anymore, having gained a steady momentum once the atmospheric drag (or the air resistance) and the weight of the body becomes equal and opposite. And at terminal velocity, the falling sensation disappears, the ‘stomach in your throat’ feeling. This is where the sky diver gets familiarity with the experience. At Terminal Velocity, it will be easier to perform feats, such as doing formations, maneuvering for directions, or just take pictures or videos with a specially mounted camera.

That makes the establishment of experience for beginners the only cure for the ‘safety feeling’ in sky diving. Sky diving is remarkably safe; most accidents that occur are often under a fully functioning canopies and experienced jumpers who continually go over the extremes. Visual and audible altimeters and Automatic Activation Device Chutes more than make up the safety of sky diving. Beginner accidents are rare, and fatalities due to malfunctioning equipment are rarer still.

It is easy to see why sky diving is a fantastic sport because it certainly has an edge to it. It may be an adrenaline pumping sport, whose addiction can be misplaced but many sky divers jump because it is the next thing to flying. And flying is one dream man had yet to conquer. Are you going sky diving?


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Corrie Duana writes for SportsArticles.com, a site full of helpful insight about Extreme Sports and Martial Arts.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> How to Make Your Razor Scooter Faster http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/how-to-make-your-razor-scooter-faster.html http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/how-to-make-your-razor-scooter-faster.html Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500
If you own a kick scooter you probably know by now that they can really take a beating by all the riding. If you try tricks then your scooter even takes more of a beating. The more wear and tear on your scooter the shorter the life it will have and the slower it will ride. One of the first things you can do if you feel your scooter is traveling slowly is to change the wheels and bearings. I know this sounds simple but new wheels can really help improve the speed of your scooter. You can also practice new riding techniques. Keep your body in tight to the scooter to reduce the wind resistance. Make sure that you always store your scooter inside a garage or house. This will help the scooter last much longer. If your scooter gets rained on or left out in the cold it could affect the smoothness of the overall ride. You do not want mud or rust to get into the main steering or wheel components.

If you own an electric scooter you know that there are many more things that can go wrong with the electric scooter to hinder the performance. That is why the way you care for your electric scooter is more important then even the way you care for a kick scooter. First always store your scooter indoors. You never want an electric scooter left outside because if rain gets into the battery or wires it could be very bad. Any type of physical damage has the potential to slow your scooter down. Caring for your battery is very important as well. It is a good practice to ride your scooter until the battery runs completely out. Then recharge the battery 100% before riding again. This will prolong the life of your electric scooter and therefore keep you riding faster for longer. If your scooter gets real dirty especially by the mechanics of it then before you are done just wipe of the dirt. When the mud or dirt dries up it can become dusty and get into the small parts of your motor more easily so clean your scooter if it gets muddy. In order to ride faster always make sure that your wheels are okay and if they need replacing then replace them.

Now that you have kept your scooter in good shape you want to actually jump on it and ride faster. Some good techniques for riding faster are keep your body in close and tight to the scooter to reduce the wind drag. Try to ride on the smoothest path, and obviously riding downhill will always improve your speed. Remember to always be safe and have fun riding fast on your razor scooter.

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Razor Kick Scooters are what I ride and like to gain the fastest speeds on. I love going fast on anything I ride whether its scooters or other things to ride on. Skateboards are my second favorite to ride fast on.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> How one woman overcame her fear of water and became a free diver http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/how-one-woman-overcame-her-fear-of-water-and-became-a-free-diver.html http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/how-one-woman-overcame-her-fear-of-water-and-became-a-free-diver.html Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500
I claim I was dragged into the sport of free diving kicking and screaming, while that is a bit dramatic it is not too far from the truth.

I developed a fear of water in 1994, after being involved with a body recovery. I was a member of the local fire service recovering the body of an experienced Scuba Diver, this wasn’t the first body recovery I had been involved in, but it was the one that would change the way I viewed water for a very very long time.

Since that time I never got into the water, sure I would dip my toes in it at the beach, and I would get into the swimming pool with the kids, but I had no interest in going under the surface at all, not even putting my face in the water, all for fear of never coming back.

2 years ago, after being exposed to free diving as part of a TV show he was on, my husband announced, with much enthusiasm “I'm going to get into free diving” . I shuddered at the thought, and was secretly hoping that this “phase” would soon be over. He would come home from training all a buzz about what he had achieved and I could quickly see that he had a passion for the sport, that wasn’t going to go away quickly. With an open mind I went along with him to his weekly training session to see what all the fuss was about, unfortunately, just to hammer home my fear, the first free dive I saw (dynamic no fins) ended in a horrific blackout – another reason for me to stay clear, of the sport.

Kerian is a very accomplished free diver in his own right, after 2 short years in the sport, he holds one national record (its hard to hold a national record in New Zealand, because four of our national records are also world records!), has become the 10th person in world history to swim more than 200m underwater (dynamic) on one breath of air, and is well respected in both the local and international free diving community.

He has done this largely on his own, the most support I could give him was standing on the side of the pool, telling him what I thought looked wrong with his dives and announcing his dive times, although there were times where I just couldn’t face looking into the water. There was one day where it was all just too much and I had a panic attack – what brought it on…….the realization that I might have to jump into the water one day if he had ever pushed too hard.

When he swam his 201m DYN in comp Sept 2007, I was so proud, so excited, but also jealous of the fact that he had something that I couldn’t even begin to understand, because of this fear I had. With Kerians encouragement I started to take swimming lessons, the hardest thing for me that first day was to swim along with a kick board, and put my face in the water, I KNEW I could do it, I KNEW I was physically able to do this one small thing, and that it was just my irrational fear of doing it that was stopping me. My swim coach was amazing, over about 5 weeks, we slowly got into it, slowly managed to build up a length of the 25m pool swimming along with the kick board, leaning to breathe.

After 12 weeks the swimming term came to an end, the best I could do was 25m of a style which is symbolic of a turtle trying to do breast stroke. I knew what to do, but the fear was preventing me from putting all the bits together.

February 2008 came with a huge opportunity, Kerian had been invited to compete in an invitational only freediving competition, at Deans Blue Hole in the Bahamas, and I was asked to be medic for the event. There was no way we were going to let this opportunity pass us by.

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Through all the excitement and planning I started to prepare myself for having to enter the water, water that was over 200m deep. I visualized feeling the warm water around me, visualized being happy and not anxious in the water, visualized swimming out to the pontoon in the middle of Deans Blue hole where the competition would take place.

I had one huge barrier to overcome before heading off to the Bahamas , That was to face my fear head on. I had been asked to medic a New Zealand Event, the event was a constant weight event and was being held in the exact same body of water I had developed my fear in. I had to be out there in that water. Day one was ok, I could be on a boat, it was big, not rocky so as long as I wasn’t too close to the edge, I was perfectly fine. I knew that if any emergency did require me to spring into action, I would cope fine as I would be focused on the task at hand, not the surrounding water. The second day however, due to the conditions being a bit rougher than day one, and concerns for one of the divers, It made sense for me to be in the water. Looking like a marshmallow – in a wetsuit and life vest, I got onto a small platform, about 1.5m square, and got on with the job at hand. I ended the comp feeling that the monster had gotten smaller, I was shit scared, but it was manageable, the next step was to prepare myself for the Vertical Blue competition, with my small but new found confidence.

The Vertical blue comp was the pivotal point, and the start of what I will term as “my free diving career” Standing at the side of Deans Blue hole, which is absolutely stunning with soft pure white sand, and the most mesmerizing blue water, I slowly and very surely made my way into the water. I had 2 options – walk out into the bay, where the water was only waist deep for probably 75m, or get straight into the hole, which is approx 25m in diameter and 200+m deep. I decided to jump in boots and all. With the confidence I had with the floatation of the wetsuit that I found at the last competition, I made my way out to the platform. Once I stood on that platform and saw the most mind blowing sights of the blue hole, I started to understand what I had been missing. 3 or 4 days into the competition , after seeing some amazing performances by the worlds top free divers, I asked a good friend and Free diving instructor Fran Rose to show me how to “breathe up” I had made the decision to “ learn to breathe, learn to duck dive, and swim down 2m. I then asked Kerian to show me how to duck dive, and asked him to go down the line to -2m and I would give it a go.

I was terrified, but I coached myself into ignoring the terror I was feeling, and convinced myself that if anything was going to happen 2m under the surface, I would be saved by my hero anyway!

What I didn't realise is with this tiny -2m dive I would find an inner peace and tranquility that would change my life in so many ways, it also encouraged me to try to beat the fear.

The next day when the competition was over, I tried again, one more metre, then again the following day, one more metre, and on the final day of competition, after witnessing 4 world records and 23 National records changing hands by bringing a tag up from the bottom plate, and having extended my own PB to -5m, I said to Kerian “ ok take a tag down to 10m – I’m coming down to get it” I didn’t quite make -10m, but lucky for me, my tag swum up a few metres to meet me, I came to the surface, completed my safety protocol just like a pro would, showed my tag to the Judge to roar and cheering of some very accomplished international freedivers.

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The following day, as a good bye to Deans Blue hole, a group of us went down before catching our flights, for one last visit, I got in, no wetsuit, and swam the diameter – not perfectly, but certainly a lot more gracefully than what my swimming coach had previously had to endure.

While a PB in constant weight of -6m is nothing to write home about for most freedivers, for me – it is 6 meters of potential pure fear and horror, that have turned into 6 months of the most amazing, spiritual, physical and mental development journey that I have been on. Since returning back from the Bahamas I decided to give dynamic apnea and static apnea a go – and I love it.

Kerian and I train every day at lunch time together, we critique each others styles, we coach each other through the tough bits, we safety each other in the pool. I am no longer scared of having to get underwater, in fact Kerian and I practice rescuing each other from the bottom of the pool on a regular basis – its great fun!

For me free diving is an inspiration to challenge everything. I challenged my fear of water, and found a great passion. Free diving is great for reducing my stress levels, a great way to keep fit and tone all the right bits of your body and its a very special time that I can spend with my husband, developing each others techniques and encouraging each other to do better.

What it has taught me, apart from how to hold my breath and move through the water effortlessly is to accept fear and find a way to work through it – one of the fears I had, with free diving was having my feet effectively strapped together in a monofin, I accepted that fear and worked with Kerian to take on that fear safely.

Free diving is considered an extreme sport, there are many varying perceptions about how unsafe it is, and how people have ongoing side effects from partaking in this sport. Free diving is safe if practiced safely, there are risks but the sport is heavily regulated with very strict safety protocols. There have been very few deaths from free diving, in fact there are less deaths as a result of Free diving ( not including spear fishing!) than there have been men walk on the moon, in all of history!.

So – where to for me now, with a PB of 58m – (3 months ago my goal was 25m!) and a daily training regime that includes multiple 50m dynamics, I want to push that comfort zone out. I never had any desire to enter a competition, but now, I would like to record my progress officially– you never know I might just make it onto an AIDA rankings list, my PB would put me 66th on the current world rankings, I would like to enter it in the top 50

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Lola Jones lives in the south of France which is a fabulous area to be. Not only does the shine nearly always shine but many extreme sports can be participated in down here - from water sports to mountain ones. It's ideal.



Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> Canada Pulls the Plug on Big Air Extremers http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/canada-pulls-the-plug-on-big-air-extremers.html http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/canada-pulls-the-plug-on-big-air-extremers.html Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600
The Canadian resorts stretch from Quebec to British Columbia. They include Lake Louise, Fernie, Kimberley, Nakiska, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Stoneham. The resorts want to put safety first and they believe that other major resorts will soon follow suit. Matt Mosteller, Senior Director of Business Development for Resorts of the Canadian Rockies states, 'We are undertaking an industry-leading initiative. We have found that one of the main issues that increase the likelihood of serious injury on our mountains is big air. When we are making decisions about safety at our resorts, the big jumps in the terrain parks always come into the equation. We decided to make a change.'

Amateurs might be saved some serious injuries, but what about thrill seekers that actually know what they are getting into when they try to get big air?

Mosteller addresses this concern, stating, 'We are committed to providing our guests with a safe experience at our mountains. We realize that this change may disappoint some guests who regularly use these man-made jump features. However, we believe we have a strong moral obligation not to compromise the safety of our guests.' There will, of course, still be other resorts that cater to the more talented and adventurous.

But for people that think the idea of leaving the ground while on skis sounds like a worst-case scenario, this change of policy means the skiing holiday resorts will have more money to invest on other perks the average skier is more likely to appreciate. For instance, the same announcement mentioned that new rails and features for existing terrain parks are planned in Lake Louise, Fernie and Nakiska. The parks are also implementing new skiing holiday "family-friendly" terrain parks. These new parks feature small rails, boxes and rollers that help children get started on the slopes and hopefully a taste for skiing holidays.

According to the RCR website, the company is aiming at 'encouraging learning, safety and fun in a non-intimidating environment.' This seems to be in line with the corporate vision of RCR, which states that the resorts should be "the ideal place to visit when you want to re-connect with your family, friends and nature." The company, which has owned and operated the parks for the past five years, wants the parks to be family-oriented destinations.

Skiing in general is one of the more dangerous sports. Clearly, bowling might be a bit safer than flying down a hill on two sticks at very fast speeds. But the resorts no longer want the added liability of "kickers," as skiers often call such jumps.

The Resorts of the Canadian Rockies also announced its plan to host a Rail Jam series that will take place at Lake Louise Mountain Resort, Fernie Alpine Resort and Nakiska in the same press release,. "Features used in the Rail Jam series will be suitable for a high level of competition, while also adhering to safe practices," according to the RCR. So, expert skiers that are not particularly concerned with family fun will have some new features to look forward to at the RCR parks.

The removal of RCR's "kickers" is the subject of quite a bit of online controversy, but it appears that the RCR is unlikely to reverse its decision in the near future. Perhaps this isn't a bad thing for families, since daredevils will now feel a little less compelled to imitate the pros. This initiative will certainly save at least a few broken bones across Canada this winter ski holiday season.

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Skiing holiday information in Andorra and beyond including Canada is available at YourAndorra.com - and the ski holidays guide includes details about the 2008 ski holidays season with ski holidays in Andorra

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Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> Tactics For Defense in Paintball Competitions http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/tactics-for-defense-in-paintball-competitions.html http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/tactics-for-defense-in-paintball-competitions.html Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500
The typical gun can fire a ball about 250-300 feet. They can get very pricey, but there are customized guns that have a lot farther range and accuracy. It is more difficult for a competitor to make steady shots because a paintball is not a solid object. It is critical to get as close as you can to an opponent without endangering yourself to have the greatest chance of eliminating another player. It is a wise idea for players to hold the opposition behind objects out in the playing field so they will be forced to hide. This will keep them unable to see you as you close in on them. You might want to go to either side to change your viewpoint as you continue to their location. This will allow you to flank the enemy from the side. It is generally best to stay away from direct encounters with competing participants and attempt to eliminate them from covered locations so as not to endanger yourself.

Taking cover and implementing the natural surroundings as a form of defense is an integral part of the sport of paintballing. When competing in surroundings like the forest, terrain is used for cover and camouflage. Remaining in a single location for too long and endangering their location is a frequent error for a lot of amateur players. They may shoot a couple of the opposite team but allow for the others to sneak around and eventually flank them. It is a good idea to remain on the move as much as possible and to stay hidden as long as possible. This will give a participant the advantage of stealth. Many players today are buying gilly suits to give themselves an advantage on the playing field and in organized games. When a competitor in a ghillie suit is staying still to blend in with their surroundings the suit's special properties make it very hard for opposing players to see them. Participants who want better mobility and field of vision by not having a gilly suit may prefer a strategy of speed and offense to make up for their disadvantage of being seen.

For strategy, position is extremely important when trying to take cover in paintball. In scenarios where they need to be able to escape fast, participants will discover that staying standing gives them the most mobility. Kneeling or laying behind a large object like a rock or tree will give a player substantial camouflage, but will limit what they can see around them. Opposing competitors may be able to gain the edge if you allow them to come upon you. Bushes and high grass have some cover and some visibility, making them good spots for both surprise melees and defensive locations. If a player finds that he must go between two objects to stay under cover the mobility and stealth goes down and they will find it difficult to escape quickly in this position.

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Michael Usry is a regular paintball player and a top affiliate of ghilliesuitsonline.com the leading ghillie suits website.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> Snowboarding Classes For Beginners http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/snowboarding-classes-for-beginners.html http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/snowboarding-classes-for-beginners.html Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500
With that in mind, more ski resorts than ever are beginning to open up some of their ski slopes for either exclusive or shared snowboarding use. For the beginning snowboarder, looking to learn the basic skills, there will be no shortage of places to practice. But snowboarding is not a natural or instinctive skill, so where do you start?

To being with, you should never try to learn snowboarding by yourself. There's too much unnecessary chance of injury. You should always find a qualified expert to teach you. Now this qualified expert can be from a structured environment like a snowboarding school or it can be a friend or family member who has been snowboarding for year and has the knowledge and patience to teach. The important thing is to get trained properly.

No one, especially a beginner should feel embarrassed about attending a snowboarding school. Even snow boarding trainers attend classes in an effort to keep up with the latest snowboarding styles, techniques, and safety protocols. The main decision you will have to make is what type of training you want. Most ski and snowboarding resorts will be able to accommodate you in whichever choice you make.

The most popular type of lesson is the group lesson. Group lessons are relatively inexpensive, well organized, and easy to find. Snowboarding group classes are usually divided by skill levels, so choose the beginning group and you will have few problems. Before enrolling check how many participants are expected in the class. More than 8 snowboarders in a class will probably be too many to allow the instructor to give you the level of attention you need.

To further save on money, if you plan in advance, you can often find coupons or discount books that will give you a nice percentage off of the class fee if you enroll in advance and are willing to pay with a credit card.

If you have the money, and feel that you need more support and attention, you can sign up for a private lesson. Of course, private lessons are more pricey. As the only student, however, you can be sure of receiving instructions geared expressly for your skill level. You will also be more comfortable in learning at your own pace as there will be no other students to hold you back.

A nice compromise between group lessons and private lessons is the private group lesson where you and friends can hire an instructor to teach you as a class. This has the benefit of letting you learn in a relaxed environment with friends and while usually more expensive than group lessons, will be much less expensive than private lessons.

The popularity of snowboard Olympic winners like Shaun White, Hannah Teter, Seth Wescott, and others will only increase the popularity of snowboarding itself. Want to see what all the funs about? Sign up for your snowboarding class today.

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Jim Garza is the owner and webmaster of www.snowboardingmarketplace.com, a winter sports web site specializing in articles and information on snowboarding googles, boots, and accessories.

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