More women are getting interested in snowboarding. As a sport that does not require a great deal of upper body strength, and the fact that snowboarding provides an excellent cardiovascular workout, it is a lot of fun and very healthy for both genders. However, the equipment is not designed to be a uniform fit for […]
Basketball bears a distant resemblance to it’s early days, when the basketball net wasn’t a net at all but a peach basket. Apparently James Naismith the inventor of basketball, had a keen intuition for sports, but not quite so keen on physics. The obvious problem with the impromptu basketball net, was that there […]
Hockey north of the US Canadian border seems to carry more sway than any political, national or international moment. Hockey is far more than a sport to most Canadians, it’s a catalyst for memories of our youth. Whether it’s playing hockey on a frozen pond after the snow has been shoveled to the […]
As snowboarding continues to become a popular pastime for more and more young people, it is only natural that a few basic moves (or tricks) have become common among snowboard enthusiasts. After developing your basic skills, the beginner may want to master a few of these tricks.
Fortunately, a snowboard trick does not have […]
First, look at the various levels of the competition. Often, you will find the contests structured so that you may enter a section that is appropriate for your level of expertise. A typical competition will include categories for beginners, intermediate skill sets, and professional levels. Your style and the execution will be key in helping […]
Fishing is in the blood in West Cornwall. This community has relied on fishing for thousands of years. But it is not all beam trawlers and lobster pots. Many a family still supplements its table with sea fishing for mackerel, pilchards and sea bass.
The bass is a particular favourite because it is a beautiful fish, […]
If you’ve ever thought about trying snowboarding, chances are you have heard of a snow board stomp pad. But how much to do you actually know about the pad and why it is an essential part of the equipment? Here’s a few basic facts about a stomp pad and how it is used.
When getting off […]
Snowboading is a sport that is enjoyed by an increasing number of people. It should not be surprising to find that there are a number of snowboard options on the market these days. If you need some help in deciding which snowboard option is right for you, here are a few facts about snowboards to […]
While you may not find them displayed at art galleries, fishing flies and the tying of them, is a true art form as old as fly fishing itself. The best fishing flies aren’t only interesting to look at, their combination of colors, patterns, and textiles work better to attract fish then some of the […]
How would you like to know how to get your fishing bait on the cheap, from the local supermarket? You can occasionally find some gems tucked away on a shelf at your local supermarket. By the time it gets to late summer most fish would have had enough of the ordinary bait so what if […]
