Sports & Recreation > Watersports (Other) A brief history of big wave surfing

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"If you want the ultimate thrill, you've got to be willing to pay the ultimate price," eloquently said by Mark Foo, one of the world's greatest big wave surfer's to have ever existed. Big wave surfing is a branch of surfing that specializes in riding the most fearsome waves. A "big wave" is one that is at least twenty feet (6... More..

Sports & Recreation > Snowboarding Snowboarding tricks: How to ollie

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Ollieing is the most important basic move to learn on a snowboard before doing actual tricks. Without the ollie, you can't jump up to the next level (no pun intended). Different snowboards provide different feels to ollieing. A stiffer snowboard is harder to "pop" (jump) off of, but there will be more height. A more flexib... More..

Sports & Recreation > Soccer Fundamentals The importance of shin pads in soccer

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In a game that revolves mostly around one's feet and legs, shin pads are an essential, since there are bound to be a few stray kicks and slide tackles. It is a rule in soccer that a player must always wear proper equipment, and shin pads are part of the list. A shin pad usually runs up to a few inches below the knee, and i... More..

Sports & Recreation > Snowboarding The best 2008 Burton snowboards

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Burton is definitely one of the leading snowboarding brands. Every snowboarder knows or has heard of this brand, and has most likely tried at least one of their products, whether it be a board, pair of bindings or boots, or a jacket. Burton's most popular 2008 boards: -Custom (retails for $499.95) -Blunt (retails for $33... More..

Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather The hottest places on Earth

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Before some of the hottest places are named, it is important to note where these temperatures are measured. The areas they record the temperatures of are the temperatures of the air about five feet of the ground (1.6 meters), not the surface, or ground. Here is a list of some of the places on Earth that have achieved the h... More..

Sports & Recreation > Skiing Tips for dressing in layers for skiing

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A large part of having a great time skiing lays in how comfortable you are. Being comfortable is one of those little details that doesn't take too much work, yet makes a huge difference in the day's skiing experience. Different parts of your body require different types of layering. First come the legs, which should be dre... More..

Travel > Hotel Reviews Ski resort reviews: Snowbird, Utah

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Snowbird has been rated #1 ski resort in the U.S.A by Skiing Magazine for four years straight. Snowbird is one of the most ski-friendly resorts out there. The slopes are always in perfect skiing conditions, very well-groomed, and the nature is very well preserved. There isn't a house everywhere you look, and the mountain has ... More..

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