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Archive for June, 2009

White Water Rafting – Everything you ever need to know

by Paul Symonds

The words ‘white water rafting’ alone are enough to send thrills coursing through you. The activity itself is an exhilarating rush of adrenalin as one makes an attempt to navigate a small boat through rushing rapids.
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The Technology Of The Waveboard

Filed under: Surfing, Technology — Tags: , — admin @ 10:58 am

by Derek C

The waveboard as a very unique a different design then most boards on the market. The board only has two wheels, which are free to rotate an entire 360 degrees, located under two separate decks that are connected by a spring loaded torsion bar. The decks are able to twist opposite of each other. It is this technology that allows the wave board to be propelled without your feet ever needing to touch the ground. The wheels are sized at 77mm and 85A, and the bearings are ABEC5. Waveboard wheels are designed to take the wear and tear of continual use. Your feet never have to touch the ground when riding and because of this any wheels would wear down much faster. The waveboard wheels keep you riding longer before you need to change them. The 360 degree rotating wheels connect to the decks which are made out of high quality and very strong ABS plastic. ABS plastic was used because of the strength it has. The board can take a lot of wear and tear before it will ever break. The one draw back is that the board is slightly heavier then most boards, although weight is not going to matter when you are cruising down the street with the waveboard under your feet.
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From Water Babies To Gold Medalists

Filed under: Sports, Swimming, Technology, Water Safety — Tags: , , — admin @ 7:55 pm

by Catherine Harvey

For the first time in over twenty years, a British Olympic swimmer has won a gold medal for her part in the Olympics swimming events. Rebecca Adlington has trained long and hard for this moment and spends much of her time in swimming baths. But what is the fascination for this sport and is the interest in it a new thing?
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Swimming Pool Leaking?

Filed under: Swimming — Tags: , , — admin @ 7:00 pm

by Ron Burr

My swimming pool water level keeps going down, do I have a leak or it is just evaporation? Find out how to check your pool for leaks and answer that question.
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Water Sports for Kids

Filed under: Water Safety, Watersports — Tags: , , — admin @ 11:54 am

by Ron

For kids, water sports are adventurous and fun filled. But safety has to be given first priority. All kids should compulsorily wear life jackets, even if kids know how to swim. All boats and rafts should also carry extra life jackets, whistle and lifebuoys. Water sports need to be accompanies by an adult who must know how to swim, preferable accompanied by an attentive lifeguard. He should also know what to do during times of emergency and A B Cs of giving first aid. Water sports should always be carried out, when the climate is pleasant. If the climate is sunny, do apply sun screen cream to protect yourself from radiations.
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San Diego Sights for Scuba Divers’ Eyes

Filed under: Diving, Underwater Photography, Vacations — Tags: — admin @ 4:53 pm

by Elizabeth Miller

At the southern-most tip of the USA is beautiful San Diego, California — my home town and a playground for every water sport from skiing, sailing and surfing to fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving.

As a scuba diver you’ll find an exciting variety of marine life in Wreck Alley, in various kelp forests and in La Jolla’s massive underwater park.
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Ski Boats And Skiing Safely

by Victor Epand

When water skiing the boat operator and the skier must work as a team. They both need to learn safe skiing skills. Before you hit the water, you should know your equipment, general and local boating laws, and the basic fundamentals of the sport.
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12 Tips To Making Your Kids Safe Around Water

Filed under: Beach and Pool Toys, Swimming, Water Safety — Tags: , , , — admin @ 7:28 pm

by Nicole Scott

You love to swim. Your kids love to swim. But, you have this fear that that you do not want to pass onto your children? What is this fear? Could it be the fear of keeping your kids safe? So the question is how do you keep your kids safe near the water?
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Travel Louisiana-The Place for You to Spend the Best downturn proof Holiday

Filed under: Vacations, fishing — Tags: , , , , , — admin @ 7:08 pm

by Penelope San Mateo
Travel Louisiana : the location for You to Spend the Best Recession proof Vacation

Whenever folks go on vacation, a lot of them consider the costs. The majority think that going on holiday is pricey. However, you’ll see that Louisiana will see that Louisiana will be able to give you one of the finest recession proof holidays that you will ever experience. Here, you’ll be capable of fun filled things to do and great places to see without spending a lot of money.
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