Equipment, Skills: Skydiving Developed In The Army

The History Of Army Skydiving In the past 50 years or so, parachuting and skydiving have become a favorite sport for thousands around the world. Many see this great activity as the perfect way to spend a weekend afternoon. Some even plan their vacation around skydiving, seeking unique and beautiful places to see from the atmosphere. But, in spite of the hundreds of recreation and competition activities associated with skydiving, it is important to remember just how this thing called skydiving... Read more »

Skydiving School A Good Place To Start

Recreational Skydiving - Trust Skydiving is not a terrifying experience for the amateur with hundreds of jumps on his or her log, and certainly is not terrifying for the professional who goes to the freefall zone each day like some of us go to the office or the factory. But for the newcomer, it is extremely difficult to jump out of an airplane (a safe place) and put your health in the hands of an instructor and a parachute. Skydiving school will help with some of this trepidation, especially if... Read more »

Scuba Dive Training Courses and Prerequisites

Scuba diving has been around for over forty years and was first developed and used by the Navy and oceanographers. It has recently grown into a sport among many people. Before you jump in scuba dive training is a necessity and certification is required. If you are traveling to a location where you would like to scuba dive ask if the hotel or resort where you will be staying offers scuba dive training. Many do offer classes to their guests and well have certified divers on staff as well as the necessary... Read more »

Ever Thought Of Trying Out International White Water Rafting?

Is work getting you down? Is it getting harder and harder to relax after long days of work at the office? Maybe it’s about time you took a break from it all; maybe it’s time for you to experience your first international white water rafting trip! Just think about all the incredible rivers around our world, can you imagine what it would be like to fully experience them within a raft? If you want to enjoy the thrill of the rapids as you speed down them there will be plenty of fast rivers... Read more »

How Do I Have Control In Kayaking?

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 shorelines and flatwater)... Read more »

Kayaking Tips on Basic Stroke Technique

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 the back... Read more »

Want To Try Something New? Give A White Water Rafting Trip A Go!

Out of all the sports out there, white water rafting is quite probably the one which offers the most excitement for the average person and the great thing is it also offers the chance to be at one with nature for those nature loving folks. A couple of things worth knowing about white water rafting Even though white water rafting is indeed classed as an extreme sport, you don’t of course have to raft down the fiercest of rivers, if you want to contemplate nature around you, you can take on... Read more »

The Different Types of Airsoft Magazine Clips

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 gas chamber... Read more »

Getting the Right BBs for Your Airsoft Gun

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 combination. Be... Read more »

Choosing the Right Carabiners for Your Climb

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. Consider... Read more »