Taking Proper Care of Your Airsoft Gun
July 5, 2008
As an airsoft gun owner, you should want to take care of your investment so that it can be used and enjoyed for years into the future. Having an airsoft gun that wears out before it’s time or starts malfunctioning due to poor airsoft gun care is not only entirely avoidable, but also really unnecessary. If you’ve just purchased an airsoft gun and are looking for ways to keep it in prime condition, here are some great airsoft gun care tips to consider. Cleaning the Barrel The barrel of... Read more »
Polaris RZR Performance - Gain 10 mph for Free
July 2, 2008
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 sheaves. The... Read more »
Basic Tactical Gear for Airsoft Play
July 2, 2008
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, however as a minimum... Read more »
Making the Right Choice for Gas Airsoft Canister Reloads
July 1, 2008
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 Use standard... Read more »
The Importance of Sizing A Wakeboard Properly
July 1, 2008
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 involved in sizing a wakeboard... Read more »
Snowboarding Defined & Taking Good Care Of Equipments
June 30, 2008
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 that are for... Read more »
Using Airsoft Pistols in Police Training
June 24, 2008
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 women... Read more »
Paintball: Insider Tips for the Ultimate Team Building Experience
June 24, 2008
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 fast paced, high... Read more »
Canadian Grand Prix 2008 - Action All The Way
June 18, 2008
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.”... Read more »
The Autococker: The Evolution of a Paintball Legend
June 5, 2008
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 the beginning,... Read more »
