Friday, December 28, 2007

Wakeboarding (1)

Thank You by Vigdis S. Aas

The board can float and is typically around 130-147 cm long and about 45 cm wide. They are wider and shorter than your typical snowboard.

In addition, unlike snowboards that are concave, wakeboards are bowed. When it comes to the boat, they are like some to water skiing boats, but the rope is normally mounted on a tower about two meters about the water line and the boat is usually weighted to give a larger wake.

A wake is used as ramps are used in many other board sports. To steer the board you must use a combo of direction and cutting edges into the water. A rider can move outside of the wake and then cut rabidly in towards the wake, which will allow it to launch the rider into the air. They are many techniques and cuts that are used in the sport. Over the years, people have come up with various tricks like the elephant or tantrum that has made the sport a very interesting one.

This is much like a freestyle sport and has become very popular on the shores. It has even been recently added to the X games. Both woman and men are allowed to compete in the X games. When it comes to the X games, its much like the competition of all competitions.

Its a championship and allows the riders to get creative and they are pressured to show the judged something more spectacular than any other rider. When it comes to the X games, each person must show some kind of trick that they have mastered and feel comfortable with.

They must make their act stand out above the rest and they must take in consideration many factors when it comes to planning their show. The sport itself offers an opportunity for self-expression or art. Wakeboarding is limited to beginners, but with practice, you can be doing tricks like the pros.

It is important as a beginner to not push yourself too hard. Learning too much at once can cause harm or flaws in your shows. You will need to allow yourself to take the time to learn each trick before going on to another one, because the added pressure will become more stressful when the showdown begins. It can be a fun sport to learn, but it can also be dangerous like any other water sport.


Fly Fishing The Sport For Any Time Of Year

Thank You by Cornel Tanady

Generally an artificial fly is used to sit on the top of the water waiting for the bite. There are several different designs, sizes and shapes of artificial flies. They are designed to look realistic and can fool most people. Some will use artificial grasshoppers, dragonflies, marfly and/or stonefly. Most fly fisher connoisseurs will carry a variety of disguises to try out while fly-fishing. Some fishermen choose to use what resembles a nymph or eggs that rise to the surface to hatch in order to get the bite. Generally the artificial looking eggs sit just below the surface of the water. Many claim that the nymph fishing is more productive than on top of the water, but certainly is more of a challenge.

Fly-fishing can be used in saltwater or freshwater. In fresh water the hopeful catch consists of a variety of fish, but mainly trout or trout. In saltwater there are many other types of marine life that may be the target such as salmon. Unfortunately with fly-fishing it is impossible to control what may bite. Many fishermen have found themselves with a little surprise as they reel in dinner. In some cases they will wind up with a chub or beam. Just like any other sport sometimes you get lucky and sometimes you dont.

There are yearly competitions held for fly-fishing all over the world. It has become a very popular sport and many are very serious about their competitions. There are tons of different insects to choose from and many fishermen have found their calling with a particular brand or style. These competitions typically net a decent payout and all the bragging rights you can stand.

Fly-fishing is a great sport for the entire family Many campers, families and children love to wait patiently for the fish to bite. Some enjoy it more because they can actually see what is going on. Since the artificial fly is on top of the water you can watch as it bobs. This wholesome sport is relaxing, challenging and best of all some good eating for the family. Fly-fishing can take place year round and just about anywhere in the world. It is not a sport that is limited to season or geographical water.