Equipment Outfitters

Since fire on a boat is second in seriousness only to sinking, you want to keep fire-fighting equipment as readily available as the vessel’s lifesaving devices. Frequent checks to be sure your extinguishers are properly charged are not wasted effort. Nor are drills in which everyone is made aware of what to do. Speed is of the essence when dealing with a fire aboard; calm and quick action is the best approach. Read the rest of this entry »

One-piece, two-piece, lined, unlined, nylon, waxed-cotton, or any combination is the choice facing every buyer of a motorcycle ride gear oversuit. Most serious riders have two suits; a lined one for the cold weather and an unlined one for summer ride gear wear.

A one-piece, unlined, nylon ride gear suit will fold very small and can be strapped to the seat behind the rider, using rubber aero-elastics, when not being worn. This kind of motorcycle ride gears are ideal for wearing in warm weather. Read the rest of this entry »

During warm weather conditions normal underclothes are more than adequate, but in cold climates, and when motorcycle travelling long distances, some extra protection is required.

Some of the older methods are still used in emergencies, but modern thermal underwear is now taking over. Read the rest of this entry »

Free-falling from an aircraft is one of the extreme sports that millions around the world take part in every year. The excitement of plummeting to earth with the time to think and enjoy the view is what attracts so many to jump from what most would consider a perfectly good airplane. Over the years, sky diving has evolved from what was once a necessary skill of self preservation to the source of inspiration for other sports like sky surfing and B.A.S.E. jumping. Read the rest of this entry »

Standing on the shore of a raging river is an explosion of visual and auditory sensations. There is a primordial feeling that rushing water sets off in us. To prove your mettle on a raft, canoe, boogieboard, or kayak against the most violent of nature’s forces—the fury of moving water—is to participate in one of the most adrenaline- pumping of extreme sports.

THERE ARE VARYING DEGREES of difficulty to consider when choosing which watercraft best suits the needs of the rider. The first and least difficult method of getting down whitewater is via a raft, which can be easily found for hire near any thriving river community. Whitewater rafting is a big business, as it offers the opportunity to enjoy the rush of the ride without most of the risks associated. Read the rest of this entry »