Climbing gear: quick-draws

Monday, June 04, 2012

In the vast world of competitive and recreational climbing there are many important tools and gadgets that are used to help climbers remain safe throughout their ascents and descents. Learning how to use each type of tool as efficiently as possible is something that helps to ensure that the sport will always be a fun and enjoyable thing for you to do. One type of tool that is often used by climber...

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Hockey News: L.A. Kings beat New Jersey Devils

Thursday, May 31, 2012

The Los Angeles Kings road show cruised into Newark and sped away with a 2-1 overtime victory over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday, continuing their drive towards a first Stanley Cup.Anze Kopitar scored 8:13 into overtime to lift Los Angeles to a ninth straight playoff road win as the Kings drew first blood in the best-of-seven finals series. Alaska HeliskiingBoth teams were forced to work over...

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Learn about ski boarding

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Ski boarding is often thought to be one of the least known yet most enjoyable forms of snow riding that exist. Ski boarding is also known as snow blading and it is basically a type of snow skiing that allows people to take on the slopes in a way that is very similar to simple roller skating. Ski boards are simply smaller, more compact versions of typical skis. Due to the reduction in size, use of ...

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Start eating right and improve your biking skills

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Although biking can help to make you feel a lot healthier and look a lot leaner, it definitely should not let you feel entitled to eat whatever you want all the time. The key to staying healthy and becoming a better biker in any strain of biking lies in your nutrition. By eating right, you will improve in more areas than just biking and will certainly end up feeling much better as a whole than eve...

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Solidify your glutes and improve your biking

Monday, May 28, 2012

Many riders know of the importance that lies in core training and developing the all-important core strength that separates good riders from great riders. The main muscles that are typically focused on are the abs, sides and back muscles. However, the most overlooked spot that requires training is actually your butt. Your glutes are located right at the end of the core area and are the true power ...

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Climbing Gear: find the perfect belay device

Friday, May 25, 2012

Using the right device in Belaying or Lowering, or for any Climbing Technique, can help decrease the possibility of having accidents. As a belayer, it is really all up to you to keep things smooth and safe for the most part. In order to achieve this, you need to first take various points into account and then prepare yourself correctly for the activity beforehand. One of the key points to belaying...

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The different types of belay devices used for climbing

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Any climber who actively uses the assistance of ropes knows the importance of a decent belay device. These devices allow for a much more controllable environment whenever you climb with the assistance of ropes. Although there are various different types of belay devices, not all of them would be a good choice for certain climbing styles and for certain preferences. It is important that you find a ...

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Biking Gear: Serfas 1500 lumen headlight

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Tech features: The system includes a lithium-ion fuel-cell battery, hook- and-loop mounting strap, battery charger, handlebar mount, helmet mount, 3-foot extension cable, travel case and storage box. The light, handlebar mounts and battery add 1 pound, 1.5 ounces to your bike. The helmet mount saves about half an ounce off the handlebar mount. heli ski canadaField test results: The beauty of the T...

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Hockey News: the Kings overthrow the Coyotes

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

The giant-killing Los Angeles Kings extended their magical playoff run, moving to just one win from their first Stanley Cup finals appearance since 1993 with a 2-1 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday.With Dwight King's go-ahead goal 1.47 minutes into the third period breaking the deadlock, the eighth-seeded Kings took a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference final.Los...

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Learn about climbing harnesses: comfort, fit and features

Monday, May 21, 2012

Climbing harnesses are a very important part of most climbers’ gear and can come in handy in a variety of different ways. In order for you to get a good harness, you need to know how a climbing harness works and what parts will be most important for you to pay attention to. One of the most critical things for you to pay attention to when you buy a climbing harness is the harness’s level of comfort...

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