http://www.artipot.com/dir/recreation-and-sports/sports/extreme-sports/ Latest Extreme Sports articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/260089/you-got-you-kid-a-very-pretty-atv-what-about-the-helmet.htm Hopefully you have done enough research to enable you to pick the proper machine for your kid. Hopefully you were able to resist his desire for a big powerful engine. You also have to go and buy a jacket, gloves, pants and boots. What about the Helmet? Sat, 03 Jan 2009 02:48:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/260089/you-got-you-kid-a-very-pretty-atv-what-about-the-helmet.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/244118/chris-sharma-worlds-best-rock-climber.htm Chris Sharma has been reigning as king in climbing for the last 10 years. See what this powerhouse and leading climber has been doing lately. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:26:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/244118/chris-sharma-worlds-best-rock-climber.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/242052/alex-honnold-solos-route-on-half-dome.htm Recently Alex Honnold has been on a soloing frenzy. Soloing the beautiful Moonlight Buttress in Zion, Utah. Now this young gun is at it again. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:14:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/242052/alex-honnold-solos-route-on-half-dome.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/234688/how-to-play-paintball-guns-and-gear.htm This article is an introduction to paintball. Within a few short minutes you should understand what to expect at your first paintball game. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:56:58 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/234688/how-to-play-paintball-guns-and-gear.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/232512/how-to-wear-a-climbing-harness.htm A climbing harness is one of your top pieces of climbing gear that can not only protect you in a fall, but also help you to have a more enjoyable climb. Here are some great tips for learning how a climbing harness should fit to help you have the best climb possible. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:10:14 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/232512/how-to-wear-a-climbing-harness.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/224448/where-to-start-on-a-bmx-bike.htm Looking into bmx? Me too, and here are a few tips I found along the way. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 17:48:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/224448/where-to-start-on-a-bmx-bike.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/222597/paintball-is-a-family-recreational-sport.htm Paintball is an exciting and fun activity. Many have heard that it is an extreme sport. To the contrary, many paintball parks are designed for the whole family. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:32:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/222597/paintball-is-a-family-recreational-sport.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/221933/so-you-think-you-want-to-be-a-bmx-freestyle-athlete.htm Perhaps you've seen them on the T.V. doing their tricks that look so cool and effortless. Maybe you've seen them at the local skateboading park. Whatever has brought your attention to the sport, you are awed by it and think that this is going to be your thing. There is only one thing that could stand in your way Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:45:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/221933/so-you-think-you-want-to-be-a-bmx-freestyle-athlete.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/221494/1-cause-of-rock-climbing-injury.htm I think every rock climber I know has suffered from some form of climbing injury one way or another. Let me tell from experience it is no fun. Here you'll learn how to stay injury free for good. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:21:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/221494/1-cause-of-rock-climbing-injury.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/219724/best-snowboarding-destinations-in-the-world.htm Looking for somewhere to snowboard this year? Take a look at this brief guide about a few of the best snowboarding resorts in the world. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:47:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/219724/best-snowboarding-destinations-in-the-world.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/219422/rock-climber-chris-sharma-is-on-a-sending-rampage.htm Chris Sharma one of rock climbing's best rock climbers has made climbing history with his latest climbing spree. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:42:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/219422/rock-climber-chris-sharma-is-on-a-sending-rampage.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/218655/surfboard-fins-everything-a-surfer-needs-to-know.htm Surfboard fins are an integral part of your surfboard. Many surfboards come with removable fin systems, which make traveling and experimentation with equipment extremely convenient. Choosing the right fin setup for your surfboard starts with this article where you learn the basics about fin technology. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:52:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/218655/surfboard-fins-everything-a-surfer-needs-to-know.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/218645/now-you-are-up-riding-a-wave.htm Surfing with the correct stance and position is critical to your success as a beginning surfer. Unlike paddling and popping up, which are upper body movements, riding the wave is primarily a lower body movement. Correct positioning of the feet and bending of the knees will allow turns and control while riding a wave. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:38:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/218645/now-you-are-up-riding-a-wave.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/218638/surfboards-101-a-beginners-guide.htm Beginning surfers often have many questions about surfboards. What are surfboards made of? What should I look for in a surfboard? What size board should I get? This article covers the ins and outs of surfboards, starting from a novice level. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:25:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/218638/surfboards-101-a-beginners-guide.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/218403/history-about-the-start-of-nascar.htm Some of the tracks expended in the initiatory racing circuits are still utilized today. Martinsville Speedway is one of them. Darlington Raceway, which opened in 1950, is another. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which is a popular track on the Nextel Cup circuit, dates back to 1909! Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:29:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/218403/history-about-the-start-of-nascar.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/218399/nascars-most-popular-races.htm The dramatic conclusion of this race, which had a fistfight between the leading race drivers, increased the popularity and the spectacular outcome of these races. The competitive structure of the races also changed with the popularity of these Nascar races. The dollar element and championship points in the races became an important component. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:24:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/218399/nascars-most-popular-races.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/218396/the-top-10-race-car-drivers-ever.htm I decided to make a list of 10 along with their sponsorships and or brands of the drivers at hand along with a little bit of other information about the driver. These drivers have all been in the limelight for quite some time now, but a few of them are up and coming drivers as well. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:22:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/218396/the-top-10-race-car-drivers-ever.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/218393/nascar-safety-accessories-and-restrictions.htm Compression barriers were also used in earlier times. This involved the use of soft materials like tires over the walls and then covering it up with a soft surface. This guaranteed that the walls came back to their original shape as soon as the impact was over. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:19:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/218393/nascar-safety-accessories-and-restrictions.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/218392/nascar-fan-factor-up-close-and-personal.htm The brand name commitment of the sports fans is then cashed in by the sponsors. A survey divulged that in order to have their name and logotype on the lid of a top Nascar Nextel cup car, a person and or corporation has to pay $1.5 million! Now that is big money. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:17:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/218392/nascar-fan-factor-up-close-and-personal.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/218391/the-nascar-points-rating-system.htm From 1949 to 1971, Nascar tried six different point and rating systems before they reached the current rating system. In 1972, Nascar inaugurated a new points system. Then, three various systems were tried for three various years. The systems were strange in some of the cases. Some counted mileage; some counted the finishing position as well as the mileage. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:16:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/218391/the-nascar-points-rating-system.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/218382/nascar-and-the-critique-it-faces.htm Some courses of the Formula 1 put up to 5 or 6 G's of stress on the body of the driver. This is totally absent in Nascar. But Nascar has denied these allegations and countered by saying that there are certain race series in which road courses are included. But again it is for a very small percentage of the race. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:07:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/218382/nascar-and-the-critique-it-faces.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/217373/does-training-for-rock-climbing-really-work.htm Tired of hearing to just go rock climbing and you'll become a better rock climber? Read as we debunk the myths about rock climbing training. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:21:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/217373/does-training-for-rock-climbing-really-work.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/216551/7-ways-to-not-get-burned-out-on-rock-climbing.htm How to stay psyched on rock climbing so that you can always be improving. These 7 tips will keep you motivated and climbing well. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:23:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/216551/7-ways-to-not-get-burned-out-on-rock-climbing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/214721/paintball-guns-our-first-time.htm We have heard about all the hype. Paintball is becoming an exciting, exhilarating extreme sport. It is an extreme sport and sounds intimidating. In fact it is intimidating and this is exactly what this article is about. For those of you wondering about the experience and if you should try it, the answer is a simple yes!! Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:45:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/214721/paintball-guns-our-first-time.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/213993/practical-guide-to-buying-paintball-guns.htm With all the makes, models and features offered in paintball guns, how do you know what to buy? This article will help to steer your decision making process. You should gain knowledge on what considerations to make and study prior to making a purchase. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:40:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/213993/practical-guide-to-buying-paintball-guns.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/210886/if-you-cant-afford-good-safety-equipment-you-cant-afford-motocross.htm Motocross is a lot of fun, but it is a dangerous sport. Some riders try to save a little money on "good enough" motocross helmets and boots, but "good enough" isn't good enough! Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:28:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/210886/if-you-cant-afford-good-safety-equipment-you-cant-afford-motocross.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/209045/riding-motocross-for-the-young-at-heart-not-just-for-the-young.htm Although people think of motocross as something for the kids, dedicated riders continue into their 40s, 50s and older. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:54:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/209045/riding-motocross-for-the-young-at-heart-not-just-for-the-young.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/197625/indoor-paintball-viable-alternative-or-disappointment.htm Paintball was traditionally played outdoors mainly in a woods environment. Yet in recent years there have been numerous places that have created paintball arenas indoors. Read on to learn more. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 05:17:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/197625/indoor-paintball-viable-alternative-or-disappointment.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/193827/paintball-enthusiasts-have-different-paintball-fields-from-which-to-choose.htm Paintball is an exciting game that can bring hours of fun for everyone. However, did you know there are different type of paintball fields you can go to? Read on to learn more. Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:13:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/193827/paintball-enthusiasts-have-different-paintball-fields-from-which-to-choose.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/193219/the-roller-derby-austin-style.htm A group of Austin women started a local roller derby league that has impacted not only the city, but the entire country with its independent, community-based spirit of fun and competition. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:47:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/193219/the-roller-derby-austin-style.htm