Wakeboarding Equipment – The Future of Sport is Extreme!
Posted by admin on Jan 21, 2011
People have been playing games and participating in sport, probably since the beginning of time. It is true perhaps that early sport may have been very primitive and a far cry from events we now see but the concept of competing, either as individuals or in teams has been around forever!
The first recorded history of the Olympic Games dates back to 776 BC. In those days there was only one event, the 192 metre dash. I don’t know why they didn’t keep that one in!
There is much debate as to what exactly is the crucial factor when deciding what is sport and what isn’t and this debate rumbles ever more furiously on when it comes to what are now considered to be extreme sports.
For example why is snowboarding considered to be “extreme” and skiing generally not? I mean, they both involve hurtling down near vertical slopes of ice on bits of manufactured plastic or carbon fibre!
Despite these quandaries, extreme sport has literally taken off in the last couple of decades and there are no signs that this trend is slowing down. The growth of the sports is almost as extreme as the events themselves!
Video game culture has raised the profile too, with hosts of snowboarding, skateboarding and even surfing and wakeboard games. Snowboarding also made its debut in the 2008 Olympics in China, further evidence of its increasing popularity.
Of course, with new “things” come new marketing opportunities and it is becoming more and more common to see specialist extreme sports shops and stores on your local high street; smaller stores and large emporiums too are springing up, supplying all your wakeboarding equipment and climbing gear amongst lots of other exciting stuff!
The internet has surely helped to increase the exposure of a lot of the extreme sports, some of which are now practically household names, such as snowboarding, skateboarding and climbing, while others still have a bit of work to do. A quick search in one of the internet search engines for the sport you are looking for, is very likely to throw up thousands, if not, millions of results for your desired search!
Along with all the news and gossip from these sporting worlds, there are also a host of online stores, where, here too, you can order your new snowboarding equipment and extreme clothing.
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Snowboard Antics w/ HeadCase Helmet Cam
Posted by admin on Oct 8, 2009
Extreme snowboard video, Helmet cam
Duration : 0:8:49
Snowboard Antics w/ HeadCase Helmet Cam
Posted by admin on Oct 8, 2009
Extreme snowboard video, Helmet cam
Duration : 0:8:49
Anyone know of any types of headphones i could wear under my helmet while snowboarding?
Posted by admin on Oct 2, 2009
i want to listen to my music while i snowboard but i cant wear my skullcandy icons cause i have to wear a helmet. i also have a pair of in ear headphones. if anyone has any types of headphones i could hear under my helmet or any ways to wear my current headphones, give me an answer.
In- ears are great, but if your with friends, ditch em, because you cant hear your friends. If your with friends, don’t even wear headphones.
I have seen people wear icons under their helmets, but if it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work.
I wear smokin buds with my helmet, and they work great
Now keep in mind they are in ear, and i only wear them when im not with any friends.
Skullcandy headphones are made to use in extreme sports, so they are very durable, and they still work fine if they get in snow, or water.
VHoldR Digital Helmet Camera 1102
Posted by admin on Sep 9, 2009
Vholdr Digital Helmet Camera 1102 isn’t just a video camera , it’s a revolutionary designed camera that works around you. Extreme sports require extreme equipment, and when filming the same is required of your digital camera . Take this digital helmet camera anywhere, whether your thrills are in skydiving , base jumping , skateboarding , snowboarding , or virtually any other sport the Helmet Cam by VholdR will allow you to capture your adventure on video simply and efficiently. The VHoldR Camera mounts on nearly anything, from helmets to handlebars, roll cages to bullhorns, all with special VHoldR Digital Camera Accessories . Capture great quality tv-grade audio and video and transfer it with ease through a MicroSD Card . V-HoldR also includes VholdR Software for PCs and Macs that has the ability to share all your videos with one click into the online VholdR Community . The Digital Camera by VholdR features an advanced optical system. The front of the VholdR Helmet Cam houses at least three major elements. This V hold R Digital Video Camera features dual lasers that activate on demand, sending out referencing beams indicating two pieces of information. The lasers indicate where the camera is pointed, and if your VholdR Digital Video Camera is level. A glass lens has a focal point covering the gamut, this focuses visual information onto a CMOS image capture sensor with a 640×480 end resolution. Both elements rotate together 192 degrees within a sealed capsule giving you a dead center video every single time. VholdR Cameras are as rugged as it gets, these rock solid video cameras are built for sport. Brushed aluminum, baked fiberglass, and rubber make this helmet camera by Vholder able to withstand almost anything nature can throw at you. The “guts and nerves” are silicon treated and insulated for maximum protection. This VholdR Helmet Camera will keep up with you in any sport you choose, this camera revolves around you and not the other way around. Finally
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Giro g 10 snowboard helmet
Posted by admin on Sep 1, 2009
Purchase Online: http://www.dealersnowboards.com/detail.aspx?ID=4346
This is a video description of the Giro G-10 Helmet and its features, brought to you by SKIPRO
Duration : 0:2:44
