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Jul
20
13

Keeping Extreme Sports Safe

Author Ian K    Category Adventure Sports & Travel Thoughts     Tags , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

It’s not been a good month for skateboarding. There have been a number of accidents that have made the press, and inevitably questions are being asked about the safety of extreme sports.

So, it seems only right we set the record straight, and make four points on safety and risk: read more

Jul
13
2

Buying your Extreme Sports Gear

Author Mark Pawlak    Category Adventure Sports & Travel Thoughts     Tags , , , , , , , , , ,

Getting into a new extreme sport is exciting: there’s so much to learn and a huge amount of exploration and discovery to be enjoyed. That said, it’s not always cheap. Some sports require very little investment, but with others, you really need to have the right gear.

It’s the move from renting to owning that financially hurts the most. Buying your own rig or board is a real step forward; it’s also a statement that you are fully committed to your exciting new world. And with ownership comes freedom: no more waiting for hire shops to open, no more rushing back to return your wetsuit just as the sun is setting and the best waves of the day are rising. With your own kit and equipment, you can get riding, skiing or flying any time you like. read more