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Posted on: 28 February, 2005

Author: Jakob Jelling

Snowboarding jackets

Winter jackets have changed a lot over the years as technology has improved. The best solution used to be those big, puffy, down filled jackets. While they where warm they really didn't stand up all that well to wear and tears, moisture or active movements. Once again technology has come to our aid with the invention of new materials. Winter jackets have changed a lot over the years as technology has improved. The best solution used to be those big, puffy, down filled jackets. While they where warm they really didn't stand up all that well to wear and tears,...

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Posted on: 25 February, 2005

Author: Troy M Anderson

5 Myths About Sports Conditioning That Are Holding You Back: Get the Answers From An Expert

In life we are surrounded by numerous myths and half-truths, the Loch Ness Monster, Big Foot, UFOs in Roswell, and Crop Circles just to name a few. No one quite knows if any of these things really exists or if they are just stories told by people for purposes only they know. Sports conditioning has much in common with these mythological occurrences. Over the past several months, I have answered a gamut of questions from numerous Revolution players with topics ranging from pre-competition nutrition to exercise performance questions. All have been valid and good questions. However, I have also had...

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Posted on: 24 February, 2005

Author: Jakob Jelling

The put-across roll

One of the biggest fears that most people have of kayaking is the worry that their kayak could capsize, and they would be trapped inside of it. Another fear is that there is no way to right an over tu... One of the biggest fears that most people have of kayaking is the worry that their kayak could capsize, and they would be trapped inside of it. Another fear is that there is no way to right an over turned kayak by yourself - however, this is not actually the case. People who are worried about their kayaks capsizing should...

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Posted on: 23 February, 2005

Author: Originally published in Procats Online Magazine

Monster Hunt: Ledge Lunker Blues

Summertime angling for trophy-sized blue cats on huge reservoirs can be tough. Peer across an expansive lake and the sheer vastness will seemingly swallow you whole. Where do you start? Do you just go out and look around with a good locator and hope to see some arches and begin fishing? Based on past experiences you know two things. Sometimes you have to drift. Other times you’ll have to anchor. How do you know which to do first and what types of structure are you looking for that will hold big burly blue cats? Procat pro-staffer Jeff Williams ardently targets...

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Posted on: 21 February, 2005

Author: Aron Wallad

Bo Sox Power

As a Yankee fan for over 40 years I have seen many Yankee comebacks. 1978 was a great year. After being down 14 games the Bronx Bombers stormed back to overtake the Red Sox in the one game playoff. Bucky Dent sure had his baseball fantasy. The 1958 Yanks. The team of Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra were down three games to one. They beat the Milwaukee Braves to redeem themselves for the previous year’s World Series loss. The Braves happened to be the target for another Yankee comeback in 1996 when the New Yorkers stormed back from a 2-0 (...

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fitness

Posted on: 19 February, 2005

Author: Kathryn O'Neill

Buying A Treadmill - 3 Essential Tips

If you're buying a treadmill, chances are you've done lots of research already. You probably know exactly what makes up a high quality treadmill and have an idea of which features you want in your unit. But even with this knowledge many people still fall prey to slick treadmill deals that end up costing them in the long run. In order to keep that from happening to you, here are 3 essential buying tips to make sure you choose the very best treadmill for you. #1) Not All Treadmill Brands Are Created EqualI recently had a gentleman e-mail me asking...

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Posted on: 17 February, 2005

Author: Ernie Horning

Callaway ERC Fusion Driver - Long and Straight

The ERC Fusion Driver is an ultra forgiving and accurate driver. This golf club is available through the "Callaway Golf Pre-Owned" website (www.callawaygolfpreowned.com). The ERC Fusion Driver is available in lofts from 7.5 to 12.0, and is great if you are looking to drive the ball "Long and Straight". The 360CC carbon composite head, with a forged titanium face, is actually 75% lighter. The ERC Fusion's 45" shaft is standard, with either a "Regular D-2" or "Strong D-3" swingweight. This enables both the male and female golfer to swing the club with ease, without experiencing a loss in power.The ERC...

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Posted on: 17 February, 2005

Author: Ernie Horning

Myrtle Beach Golf - Quantity & Quality

Myrtle Beach is the best of both worlds for every golfer, QUALITY and QUANTITY. The Grand Strand has over 120 courses designed by the best in the game: Dye, Jones, Nicklaus, Palmer, and Fazio to name a few. Over 1 Million golfers played there in 2004. You will find the largest assortment of quality courses to test your game, both mentally and physically. Ten years ago, our group of relatives, friends, and friends of friends, began our now yearly trek to this golf capital of the world. Although our line-up of players and courses alters slightly from year to year,...

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Posted on: 17 February, 2005

Author: Craig Sigl

Got Golf Information Overload?

You’ve come home from work dead tired. You grab the mail on your way in and notice your new copy of your favorite golfing magazine is in the pile. It puts a slight smile on your face as a picture of you on a couch with an adult beverage suddenly pops into your mind. After getting into your evening uniform (sweats and slippers) you make your way to your favorite reclining device with that drink and a snack in hand to make that vision on the couch a reality. You get all settled with the TV on for background and...

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Posted on: 17 February, 2005

Author: Sylvie Charrier

Five Ways to Fit Fitness Into Your Life

It is extremely important to select an exercise program that will be well-suited to your lifestyle. If you have to drive 25 miles in rush hour traffic to the nearest pool, a swimming routine might not be your first pick. Find an exercise program that you like - shop around, try out various sports and programs. Only you can really determine if a given exercise plan is right for your tastes. In the end, the key to any exercise plan is obvious: For it to "work", you have to stick to it. And, to stick to it, most people need...

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