Random Extreme Articles http://www.articletrader.com/ Articles at ArticleTrader en-us Cheap Airsoft Guns - What You Should Do When Purchasing Them http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/cheap-airsoft-guns-what-you-should-do-when-purchasing-them.html http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/cheap-airsoft-guns-what-you-should-do-when-purchasing-them.html Tue, 26 May 2009 23:36:57 -0500
Firstly, have a clear idea on what type of cheap airsoft guns you want. Look for one for the setting which you enjoy the most. If you prefer the sniping role, you should go for a gun which suits that role. Do not go for a gun just because it looks cool, it may be useless for the role you are playing. Try not to be too obsessed in getting those cool-looking guns. If you bought a gun without any research or shopping around, there are high chances that you may be disappointed with the gun's performance. A cool-looking gun does not mean that it suits your needs.

Next, it is the best not to depend too much on pistols. The main function of pistols is to act as a backup to your main weapon. Some people do not even use the pistol they own even after buying them in a package deal. This is because they find pistols have low accuracy rate, cheap, and is inconvenient to carry around while playing. Do not buy a pistol just because of a package deal, instead, get one which actually does what you intend it to do.

Finally, it is always better to go for reliable brands even though you are just buying cheap airsoft guns. You may not be the one who but branded clothing and stuffs, but it is important when it comes to buying cheap airsoft guns. This helps a lot in guaranteeing the quality of the guns you are buying. Some of the companies which manufactures good guns are like Tokyo Marui( TM ) or Crossman.


--
Still confused on what you should do when you are planning to purchase cheap airsoft guns? Visit this website airsoft pistols for detailed explanations on this!

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> Bicycle Buying Guide http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/bicycle-buying-guide.html http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/bicycle-buying-guide.html Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500
What types of bicycles are available?

Different types of bicycles, such as BMX, road, racing, touring, comfort, kids, womens, tandem and more, are available for sale. Here is an in-depth look at some popular models.

Road Bikes:

Road bikes are built for paved roads. They have thin tires, dropped handlebars and lightweight frames made of aluminum or carbon. The majority of these cycles have 21 speeds. Sport bikes, touring bikes, racing bikes, triathlon bikes, cruisers and choppers also fall under this category.

Mountain Bikes:

Mountain bikes are durable enough to withstand serious off-road racing. Sturdy frames, strong brakes, flat handlebars and 26-inch wheels make these bikes highly popular. Their low gears assist you in off-road racing, especially when going uphill and riding through mud. These cycles are heavy and can withstand rough handling. In a few models, the front suspension and rear suspension offer comfort, even while riding over uneven ground.

Comfort Bikes:

These bikes are good for beginners. Comfort bikes come with adjustable vertical handlebars, comfy seats, 26" wide and low pressure tires and suspension forks. They are made for short rides on well-maintained bike paths.

Hybrid/Cross Bikes:

These all-purpose bicycles combine the features of road and mountain bikes. They have a wide gear ratio, upright handlebars and narrow tires. Their frames are lightweight, making these perfect for pavement riding and minor off-road racing. Hybrid/cross bikes usually come with mudguards.

Recumbent Bikes:

If you cannot handle the physical strain associated with traditional bicycles, consider recumbent cycles. These bikes can go fast and provide comfortable seating. However, they do have some pitfalls. They are expensive compared to most standard bikes and their transportation by car may prove to be more difficult as well, especially long wheelbase models.

BMX Bikes:

BMX (Bicycle Motocross) bikes owe their invention to the popularity of motocross dirt bike racing. These bikes can be ridden through woods or around dirt-tracks. Though BMX cycles resemble mountain bikes, their wheels and frames are comparatively smaller. These bikes are suitable for kids and young riders. BMX racing bikes are built for racing on dirt tracks. BMX freestyle bikes are designed for doing tricks whereas BMX dirt jumping bikes are made for getting airborne on dirt tracks.

Chopper Bikes:

These bikes are based on chopper motorcycles. Chopper bikes feature wide rear tires, large cushioned seats and extended handlebars. These bikes are not recommended for off-road racing.

Womens Bikes:

Womens bicycles are smaller, designed to suit the build of the average woman. They have narrow handlebars, short top tubes and wide saddles.

Kids Bikes:

Is your child pining for a bicycle? Compact bikes with small frames are ideal for children. These bikes are easy to ride and durable. Many kids bicycles come with training wheels attached. Other cycles give you the option to attach separately sold training wheels. Go for kids bikes with spoke guards and coaster brakes that allow children to stop when pedaling backwards.

Tandem Bikes:

Do you want to make cycling more fun? Get a tandem bike that accommodates two or more people at one time.

What are other factors to consider when purchasing a bike and getting into the rewarding sport of cycling?

Frame Materials:

Frames are made of different materials depending on the type of bicycle.

Steel

The most commonly used frame material is steel. Chromoly (chromium-molybdenum steel) is lighter than carbon steel, but both are strong and durable.

Carbon Fiber

These strong and lightweight frames offer a good ride.

Titanium

Titanium is one of the most rugged, durable and costliest frame materials you can get.

Aluminum

Aluminum is a stiff and strong material. Aluminum frames are good for riders looking for lightweight bikes.

Suspension:

Hybrid, comfort and mountain bikes feature suspension forks. Forks assist you in riding over rough tracks more easily and comfortably.

Wheels:

Wheels play a vital role in bikes. Single-alloy hubs with rubber axle seals, few spokes and sealed bearings are recommended. Stainless steel spokes and aluminum rims are lightweight and rust free.

Gears:

Gears are crucial to ride on uneven surfaces. On flat surfaces, only 3 or 4 gears are needed. When it comes to hills and challenging terrain, a bike with a 21, 24 or 27 speed drivetrain is necessary. Go for bikes with gears that are easy to shift.

Brakes:

Most bikes are equipped with either rim brakes (V-brakes), linear brakes or hub brakes. Disc brakes, the latest brake type, provide brilliant braking and low maintenance, but are expensive.

Seats:

Look for anatomical shapes, flexible frames, gel padding and cushioning springs in your seats.

What accessories are available for bicycles?

If you are getting a new bicycle, you should check out the following accessories. Some accessories are absolutely necessary, while others are strictly for your own convenience.

Helmets:

Helmets are vital accessories to avoid head injuries. They come in kid and adult sizes as well as many colors.

Locks:

Protect your bicycle from theft with a bike lock. Locks are highly recommended if you plan on leaving your bicycle in any public area unattended.

Flat Kits:

For long rides, it is wise to carry a flat kit and a small frame-mounted pump to fill your tires with air. The kit should include a new tube, basic patch kit, tire iron, wrench, rag and small seat bag.

Pumps:

To fill your tires with air whenever you need, buy bicycle pumps.

Computers and Monitors:

A cyclocomputer is a digital speedometer that shows speed, distance and time traveled during your bicycle ride. High-end models come with GPS functions and can measure your heart rate and power output.

Mudguards:

Keep yourself and your bike clean with mudguards.

Baskets and Panniers:

Attach baskets and panniers to your bike to carry heavier loads.

Covers/Storage:

Protect your bicycles with cycle covers and storage solutions, such as lightweight aluminum storage stands.

Carriers:

For small cars, carriers (also referred to as bike racks) that attach to the roof are ideal. For big cars, like vans an SUVs, use carriers that attach to the rear of your vehicle.

--
Bob Shanty has been researching and writing articles that help shoppers make more
educated buying decisions on cycling for online shopping
mega store BIGshop for years. For more articles by Bob please visit http://www.bigshop.com.au.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> Paramotoring - the cheaper way of getting airborne http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/paramotoring-the-cheaper-way-of-getting-airborne.html http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/paramotoring-the-cheaper-way-of-getting-airborne.html Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:33:45 -0600
The earliest paramotors were crude affairs built in the early 1980s but the sport really took off in France around 1987 when paraglider pilots began using engines to power their paragliding wings.

Paramotoring is perhaps the simplest and cheapest way to go flying. You can fly for about three hours on 10 of fuel and you don't need a runway for take-offs or landings. The equipment is also cheap compared to fixed wing or microlight aircraft and at the moment, you don't even need a licence.

There are however, a number of drawbacks to this most basic form of aviation. For example, paramotors have limited range, they're slow and can only be flown in very light winds. These issues become only minor frustrations when you consider that you can climb over your garden fence into the field behind your house (with the farmer's permission of course!) strap on your motor, and take off into the sunset. Or maybe take your equipment to work with you in the boot of your car and go flying out of the company car park at lunchtime. How cool is that?

Skyschool UK is run by Alex Ledger; a 24-year-old adrenaline junkie who is a good friend of TV action adventurer Bear Grylls. Like myself, Alex's first encounter with aviation was through skydiving but it wasn't long before both he and Bear started to learn about paramotors together. Bear's paramotoring exploits have been widely documented and earlier this year he flew over the peak of Mount Everest in Tibet. The whole thing was filmed and the resulting documentary was televised in the UK, which led to a surge in the number of people taking up the sport.

In 2004 Alex took over the running of Skyschool UK from its previous owner and started to run training courses at Enstone airfield in Oxfordshire. The business proved to be successful but its biggest obstacle was the British weather.

Having spent a few years grappling with the UK climate, Alex decided he'd had enough of cancelled lessons and cold fingers, so he packed up and moved the whole operation to Ordis Aerodrome near Figueres in Spain. With its warmer weather and beautiful scenery, Ordis offered the perfect environment for paramotoring, and with flights from London Stansted to nearby Girona airport costing as little as 30, it was still within easy reach of the UK.

The aerodrome lies in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains about 10nm from the coast on the Costa Brava. It has a small wooden clubhouse, on-site accommodation, a beautiful outdoor swimming pool and even a church. It has two small hangars accommodating a variety of light aircraft and two grass runways, each about 400m in length.

On the night I arrived at Girona airport, the Spanish national football team was playing Germany in the final of Euro 2008. As I stood outside the airport casually admiring the passing taxis draped with red and yellow Spanish flags, I bumped into Will Drew who was also heading to Skyschool to write an article for the Sunday Times. Alex collected us from the airport and took us to a local restaurant to meet the school's two full-time instructors, Kester Haynes and Rob Furnival. After sampling some of the local produce and joining in with the celebrations after Spain beat Germany, we got down to talking about paramotoring. Although the sport is currently unregulated, I was surprised when Alex said he wanted to see an official structure introduced, similar to those used by light aircraft and microlights. "At the moment anyone can buy a paramotor and attempt to fly it without any training whatsoever, which can lead to people seriously hurting themselves," he said. At Skyschool, we won't even let you near a motor until you have mastered handling the canopy on the ground. We also teach air law, meteorology, navigation and instruct each student on good airmanship."

It was an admirable stance to take; after all, safety must always be the highest priority when it comes to any form of aviation, but I can't name a single other light aircraft pilot who would welcome the introduction of more rules. In fact, most think we have too many already, but if your sport, like paramotoring, has none, then I guess you would welcome a few rules.

The next morning, both myself and Will were taken over to the hangar to begin the course. Alex got out one of the canopies, or wings as the paramotor fraternity call them, and explained how they are constructed, what each piece of the equipment was called and what its function was. I had been used to flying skydiving canopies, but the ones used in paramotoring are much more complex. Each wing has four sets of lines running from the risers (which attach it to your harness) up to the canopy. The A lines are at the front and D lines at the rear, which naturally leaves the B and C lines in the centre. Also attached to the risers were the brake lines. These double up as steering controls - pull right to go right, and left towell, you get the idea! The brake lines are attached to the trailing edge of the wing. When you pull both lines down simultaneously, it slows the descent of the canopy, so the brakes behave in a similar fashion to the flaps on an aircraft.

We took the wings out on to the runway and Alex briefed us on ground handling and launching. I had always believed that to launch a paramotor you just ran along with the wing behind you and the engine at full power and off you go. Unfortunately, my simplistic view of things was about to shattered in a big way.

Before you can run down the runway and take off, you have to get the wing flying above your headand that's the tricky bit! Alex taught us how to do a reverse launch first, which is where you stand facing the wing to launch it, but then turn 180 degrees before you can start running. You have to stand with the wing facing into wind, with the A lines in your left hand and D lines in your right hand, then you have to launch the thing in much the same way as you would launch a kite. To lift the canopy, you step backwards and at the same time pull sharply on the A lines while releasing the pressure on the D lines. If you get it right, the wing inflates, rises gracefully up and settles above your head.

My first attempts at this bizarre 'kite-flying ritual' were less than successful. The wing would rise up filling me with expectation, only for it to crash to the ground in a crumpled tangled mess after only a few seconds. This wasn't as easy as it looked! We carried on practising this launch method for the rest of the morning and each time the wing came down in a heap, one of the instructors would be there calmly explaining what went wrong and how I could prevent it from happening again. It is at this point I should perhaps mention that all of Skyschool's instructors have the patience of saints. No matter how many times I kept making the same stupid mistakes, they were always calm and reassuring, and never got annoyed.

As the temperature at the airfield soared into the mid-30s it started to get rather 'thermally' which made it even harder to fly the wings. "Not a problem," said Alex. "We'll take the kit down to the beach." The gentle breeze coming off the Mediterranean is constant and not affected by thermals - ideal for practice launches.

We resumed our canopy-crashing antics on a beautiful stretch of coastline near the Catalonian town of Empuria Brava.

The locals seemed to be impressed with my canopy handling and it wasn't long before a small crowd had gathered to watch. I think they may have thought that we were some sort of strange formation kite-flying team, as both myself and Will staggered around on the hot sand trying to balance our wings on the sea breeze. I was starting to get the hang of it, but the intense heat was beginning to take its toll, and that clear blue water was just too much to resist. As I bobbed around in the warm ocean, I couldn't help feeling rather envious of Alex. This beautiful beach is basically his 'office,' and he gets to go flying nearly every day for the same cost as a pint of beer! It's a nice life if you can get it.

The next part of the training was the 'tow-launch.' The idea behind this is that the student can practise flaring and landing the canopy without the distraction of the motor.

I strapped myself into the harness and clipped the wing to it. Kester and Rob then tied a long rope to the front of the harness and started running they were literally flying me like a kite! Landing simply involves keeping the canopy into wind and pulling both brake lines all the way down to flare the wing, just before you touch down.

I actually found landing much easier than taking off, but that could be because landing a paramotor is exactly the same as landing a skydiving parachute.

To give us a break from the training, and an idea of what it felt like to fly one of these things, Alex took each of us up for a ride in his 'tandem' paramotor. Imagine a Tesco's shopping trolley with a giant fan bolted to the back end and you won't be far wrong. It really was the most primitive-looking flying machine I have ever seen, and I'll admit I was a little apprehensive as I strapped into the tiny front s



--
SkySchool Flight Centre is a British Adventure Sports company and Europe's leading Paramotoring school based in the extreme sports capital of Europe in north east Catalunya, Spain. SkySchool also offers SkyDiving lessons in Spain. Paragliding Lessons- paraglide in switzerland

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> What To Look For In Airsoft Guns http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/what-to-look-for-in-airsoft-guns.html http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/what-to-look-for-in-airsoft-guns.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Which airsoft gun you choose to buy or use really depends on the situations that you wish to use it in. There are many different types of airsoft guns available, and they each have a specific trait which allows them to be better in different types of situations, so simply going for cheap airsoft guns would not be right. These can range from one to be used for one to one training, shooting practice or in an actual game with players ranging from a handful to a mass of individuals involved in a war-like scenario. In each of these situations, using the right gun would provide better results, and avoid unnecessary problems that might occur if the wrong accessories were used.


For a situation whereby you intend to have one to one training with an instructor, training by yourself, or simple shooting practice, using airsoft guns that do not require fast reload times would be sufficient. These guns usually come in the form of spring airsoft guns, and perfect for such occasions. All you need to do when reloading is to work the slide backwards to cock the gun, which readily reloads it with the next pellet. The slide actually pushes or compresses a spring within the gun, thus giving it the term known as spring airsoft gun. They are also great for instruction use, and are often the first guns chosen by beginners in the sport.


If you are involved in a game scenario, the obvious need would be for speed in both shooting and reloading. Under such circumstances, you can opt for anything from gas airsoft guns to the higher end but more spectacular electric airsoft guns. Both provide the same type of capabilities, with the former reliant on gas powered methods while the latter using an inner motor that is driven by electricity which provides a more realistic and modern feel, and result as well. Both are extremely popular with the avid airsoft enthusiast, but they also differ in terms of the situations which they are best used for.


Gas airsoft guns use an internal gas driven mechanism, and that can be ideal in warmer climates where the heat would keep the gas lively and usable. However, these are not popular in temperate climates where colder seasons can often lead to problems discharging or simply using the gun. The electric airsoft gun was then created to compensate for this issue, and it has quickly become the choice accessory for airsoft fans. They provide no problems when used under different climates and conditions, and can best simulate real shooting conditions of a real gun. With the internal electric motor, it also gives electric airsoft guns the advantage of being used as automatic weapons, being able to fire continuously due to the mechanics of the design.


Therefore, when choosing the airsoft gun, not only do you have to consider the stage at which the user is currently at, it will also be crucial to find out under what circumstances will the gun be used for. If it is simply for practice, the cheaper spring airsoft gun would be ideal and sufficient. But if it is to be used for actual games and live scenarios, the perfect gift would be an electric version of the accessory, and one that would eventually be ideal for all situations.



--
Greg Howard is an airsoft enthusiast with know-how on getting cheap airsoft guns. He also provides information on how to choose good and cheap airsoft rifles.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> Paintball, Not All Fun and Splat http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/paintball-not-all-fun-and-splat.html http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/paintball-not-all-fun-and-splat.html Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Woodsball is oldschool paintball at its heart. Paintball started off for the most part being played in wooded areas which lent themselves to the "capture the flag" and "elimination" type paintball games to be played. Because woodsball can be played over several acres and there are usually not many areas where large portions of the field can be viewed at one time, woodsball games tend to run longer than other types of paintball play. Wooded areas also give players the ability to take part in some more realistic wartime situations such as ambushes, assualts on fortified positions and protecting VIP's etc..


Speedball differs from woodsball in a number of ways. One of the most obvious differences is the look and size of the field. As opposed to the large and natural landscape of woodsball, speedball is played usually on artifical turf with artificial bunkers on a field that is typically no larger than half of a football field in size. The artifical obstacles and bunkers have evolved over the years, in the old days of paintball they were made of anything that was laying around mainly larger wooden spools and crates, they then moved onto corrugated sewer piping and eventually evolved into the more costeffective and asthetically pleasing inflatable bunkers that are more popular today.


Scenario paintball games are based on a storyline or theme. Scenario games allow for a wide range of player skill levels and an even larger amount of participants. These games can span a period as short as 12 hours or last for days. Objectives vary based on the storyline but cooperation is a major theme in these games. The largest game to date was Skirmish's Invasion of Normandy, held annually in Jim Thorpe, PA, which drew 4,007 players in 2006. The summer of 2007 should be another record breaking season for paintball, it should be fun to see.


--
Nathan Young is a Paintball enthusiast who owns an online paintball store called Art City Paintball. ACP Carries the full line of Tippmann X7 and Tippmann A5 accessory.
online paintball store, Tippman A5




Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> Flying Your RC Helicopter http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/flying-your-rc-helicopter.html http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/flying-your-rc-helicopter.html Wed, 20 May 2009 15:39:06 -0500
Before you start flying your RC helicopters make sure you read the whole manual very carefully. It's the first step towards the smooth flying of your RC helicopter. You have to be very cautious and safe when using your RC helicopter. Make sure you understand all the diagrams well and place all the parts in place. Carefully configuring your RC helicopter is very essential .Make a good check on all the throttle linkages and make sure they are in the right position. Keep a count on the number of lock tite screws you use while fixing up your helicopter, the lesser screws the better. You can preserve the life of your mixing levers by taking good care of your foam blade holders. Before you start flying the RC helicopter make sure you get a preflight list prepared and be sure to stick to it every time you start flying. Make sure this list includes everything from the safety to the transmitters, linkages, screws, radio and also check for the weather conditions before you go out to fly your RC helicopter. Another thing you should look out for before flying the RC helicopters is the surrounding. Never fly your helicopter in some place that has a number of electric poles and line near by.

Remember that learning how to perfectly fly will take you some time, as time passes you will improve in your flying skills. An RC helicopter can fly at a speed of 80mph and can go as high as 10000 to 12000 feet. Practice flying your RC helicopter in all directions backwards, forwards, to the left and right before you really try any stunts and damage it. Flying RC helicopters is a perfect alternative to the real helicopter; you learn the basics of flying the helicopter when you learn to fly the RC helicopters. Some serious RC helicopter pilots would definitely prefer the noisy helicopter over the quiet one, they believe the more complex the mechanism of flying the more exciting and attractive and more close to flying the real helicopter. If you think like that then a gas powered RC helicopter would be the perfect choice for you. Whatever be your choice of your RC helicopter the make sure you take enough of time to learn how to fly it adequately or you might end up crashing it. Each time you crash your helicopter you will end up spending hundreds of dollars.


--
Cathy Robertson is the author of this article on
rc
helicopter. Find more information about radio controlled helicopters at nitrotek.co.uk


Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> Razor Scooter Trick Tips http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/razor-scooter-trick-tips.html http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/razor-scooter-trick-tips.html Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500
First is learning a trick. The best way to learn is by watching other people. If you have a friend that can do it just ask how they do the trick and start practicing yourself. If no one you know can do the trick head to the skate park or look it up on youtube to see if anyone is doing the trick you want to learn. You can always try learning by yourself but often times it helps a lot to get tips from someone else.

Next is practicing the trick. When you are practicing always wear plenty of protective gear, because chances are you will fall, a lot. If you are embarrassed to wear pads then practice with your pads on by yourself. If you fall with pads on you can always get back up and keep riding. Just do not ever ride without your helmet on no matter where you are riding. Most likely you are not going to make a living riding scooters so you are going to need that brain. Practice by taking the trick one step at a time. Do not worry about it looking good, just keep practicing until you get comfortable doing the trick.

As you are practicing and doing the tricks you need to remember a few things about launching and landing the trick. When launching the trick comfort is the most important. Make sure you are riding smoothly and focus on the trick. If you are approaching the launch but do not feel right do not try it that time and get set up again to try the trick. When landing the trick always make sure you land in motion. That means that you want to continue riding the scooter just like you were before you did the trick. If you are jumping then remember to bend your knees to absorb the landing and always center your body over the scooter to land so that the scooter does not shoot out from underneath you.

Lastly, the most important aspect for looking good when busting out a razor scooter trick is style. Style means that you make the trick look smooth and easy to do. This takes a lot of practice so that doing the trick becomes second nature. You have landed the trick so many times it just because natural to do. One good way to do this is make the trick harder to do. For instance if you want to make your tail whip look smooth, then try learning a double tail whip. Once you learn the double tail whip, go back to the tail whip and it will seem much easier and you will probably look way better doing it. If you do not feel comfortable with the double, keep practicing it but now you can bust out your single tail whips at the skate park with style.

Keep practicing your razor kick scooter tricks and have fun.

--
Josh has been riding the Razor Scooter for many years now. Scooters are an incredibly fun toy to ride. Razor also makes a very cool board that is called the Ripstick.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> A In Depth Look At Belt Systems http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/a-in-depth-look-at-belt-systems.html http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/a-in-depth-look-at-belt-systems.html Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:04:48 -0500
The use of belt colors in martial arts is not some thing new. In fact, it is an old practice, dating back hundreds of years. Belts and their use in martial arts actually started by a man known as Jigoro Kano. He is the creator of the style known as Kodokan Judo. Kano started out using only white and black belts to signify the rank of his style of martial arts, which is Kodokan Judo. His reasons for using belts were to specify which students could compete in different technique in Judo. For example, those with white belts could only practice basic throws and guards where the black will complete the throws and guards at a more advance level.

Shortly after Kano introduced his idea of using belts, He then introduces more belt colors so as to segregate his student to many different levels. This makes things easier for him to manage where he can assign his higher level student to train the lower level student. These belts systems soon travel to other part of the world. Over the years, it became a great way of telling what level a student had in his martial arts style - just by the look of his belt color. The few martial arts styles which use the belts systems include Taekwondo, Karate and etc.

The Belts systems of Judo:

From: White - Yellow - Orange - Green - Blue - Brown - Black

The Belts systems of Taekwondo:

From: White - Advanced White - Junior Yellow - Advanced Junior Yellow - Yellow - Advanced Yellow - Junior Green - Advanced Junior Green - Green - Advanced Green - Junior Blue - Advanced Junior Blue - Blue - Advanced Blue - Junior Red - Advanced Junior Red - Red - Advanced Red I - Advanced Red II - Black

The Belts systems of Karate:

From: White - Yellow - Orange - Green - Blue - Brown - Black

The only problem with using the belts system to signify ranking and levels is the fact that different school may have different requirements. Even though both schools teaches the same style of martial arts but their ranking system and requirements may be different from the other school. In such case, to get a certain ranking may be totally different. This can cause confusion in ranks and level of competency, especially if a black belt from one school is not as well versed in that style as a black belt from another school. Although most schools stick to the same criteria but there are schools who choose to be a little different and incorporate their own unique system as well. However, this problem has been rectify by the introduction the individual martial arts council. The council will unify the use of color.

Although most martial arts styles like Judo, Karate and etc use belts to signify rank and level, there are some other martial arts such as Muay Thai, Krav Maga and Boxing that don't use belts at all. One of the main reason that these style does not use belts is they do not wear "Gi", and also some are not a sports martial arts. Example: Krav Maga. Pitfighting is another martial arts style that does not use any belts either. This style are more for self defense and protection system that you learn to protect yourself - although they differ from the traditional sense of martial arts, they are still a great style of martial arts.

All things aside, belts system are a great innovation to martial arts world. They do give students an objective to aim for, and a goal to keep practicing till they reach a higher level. Most students of any styles of martial arts aim to get the black belt which is the highest level of competency, and is the most prestige belt in that particular style of martial arts. A black belt takes up to many years of practice to archives, as the student has to go through many lower ranked color belts before having an opportunity to try and earn Highest level belt - The Black Belt.

You can find our more of Martial Arts here: Martial Art Training

--
Lamy has been a practitioner of various types of martial arts. He created a websites dedicate to the World of Martial Arts...and he always trying out new style of Martial Arts.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> Cheap Airsoft Guns - The Types Available http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/cheap-airsoft-guns-the-types-available.html http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/cheap-airsoft-guns-the-types-available.html Mon, 25 May 2009 02:28:47 -0500
Still remember when you are a kid and you had guns such as those little Red Ryder BB guns? Spring powered guns are basically something like that. You need to cock them after you shoot every time using some form of lever. There are many cheap airsoft guns available which use the spring shooting format.

Electric powered guns are undeniably the most popular guns among all three types. This is not surprising since they use rechargeable batteries and there will be no on-going cost outside of ammunitions. Furthermore, your gun after each shot can be really irritating sometimes, especially when you are in the middle of a game. Electric guns are also the fastest one among the three types of guns and they can be really good in times when you want to shoot quickly. An example of electric based guns is like the AK-47 which requires an automatic firing. They can last for sometime on the standard battery pack which they come with.

On the other hand, gas powered airsoft guns have an advantage over the spring loaded ones. They are able to offer a semi automatic feel and you can shoot a few times before you need to replace the cartridge which is usually small CO2 cartridge which you can easily find at stores like Target or Wal-mart.

Cheap airsoft guns, like any other airsoft guns are actually real guns replicas and therefore, they have slower shooting speed and much safer when compared to real BB guns. This can be the one of the safest sports if proper safety measures are taken. Protection gear should be worn at all times when you are handling any airsoft guns.


--
A big fan of airsoft guns and is interested in knowing about them? Visit this website now gas airsoft pistols and indulge yourself in the world of airsoft guns.

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> Airsoft Guns - The Difference between The Different Types http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/airsoft-guns-the-difference-between-the-different-types.html http://www.articletrader.com/sports/extreme/airsoft-guns-the-difference-between-the-different-types.html Sun, 03 May 2009 23:53:02 -0500
Spring Airsoft Guns: These are basically single shot or spring cocked gadget which resembles the bolt action rifle or the shotgun. In order to use these guns to fire, there is a need for the user to pull back the slide or bolt to cock the spring before each shot is fired. They are not recommended for close combat competitions because of their unsuitability for this type of competitions. However, they are most commonly used for marksman and sniper functions.

Electric Airsoft Guns (AEG): They are also known as AEG which stands for Airsoft Electric Gun. They are considered to be the best type of airsoft guns. Their firing mechanism is powered by a tiny but very powerful motor inside each of the gun. There is also a spring in each of them. However, the spring is under the control of an electronic motor to attain high rates of fully automatic fire. AEGs have an advantage over other types of guns, which is they are capable of being loaded with miniature paintballs. However, you have to be careful with this because in the event of any paintball breaking inside them, their entire firing mechanism can be clogged and you will have to strip the guns down to clean them.

Gas-powered Airsoft Guns: They are capable of automatic fire and they are more convenient to use because there is no need to cock the guns every time you want to fire because the guns have a gas charge built inside each of them. These guns are much more powerful then most of the spring airsoft guns and they can be more expensive as well. The gas used by these guns needs to be refilled using co2 cartridges or a portable hand pump. Gas-powered guns have a more realistic feel then the other types of guns.


--
Interested to know more about
airsoft pistols? Or you are thinking of getting one for yourself? Visit our website at
airsoft guns and get the
information or the airsoft gun you have always wanted!

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]>