It’s been a busy weekend for Bollywood stars. Imran khan was caught cycling for a cause whereas Amisha Patel with no films in hand turns to production.
If you happen to go to the beach, you may chance upon several people riding waves in more ways than one. You are likely to see some people riding the waves using a surfboard, a wakeboard or skis. Of all the water sports, wakeboarding may look the most interesting. Wakeboarding is a difficult sport, but those who have tried it will find that skills used in water skiing and surfing will come in handy when they’re on a wakeboard. (You can also check out this website for infor on how to get up on a Wakeboard too.
The origin of wakeboarding is obscure, with versions of how the sport began varying depending on who you ask or where you read it from. What we can deduce from the various sources is that surfers discovered wakeboarding. They discovered that by varying the length of the board, and applying the basic techniques of surfing, skimming the surface of the water is possible. Wakeboarding started off as a cross between surfing and water skiing, thus the term “skurfing”.
Wakeboarding requires whole body movement and excellent balance. Surfers are not the only ones that naturally gravitate toward wakeboarding. A familiarity with skateboarding techniques will get you far in the sport, but you will need to learn to deal with the many nuances of maneuvering on water.
The board, the cables, the rider and the boat’s speed all play a role in the success of a wakeboarding event. Each component is important. Competitions have been won by excellent harmony between these four components. Once the basics are mastered, the individual can then perform stunts. Training as a wakeboarder means knowing which combinations would work best. Speed of the boat will vary depending on expertise level.
Riders already familiar with the sport can improve their game further by considering the impact of the wakeboard on their performance. The fins on your board should be tailored according to your riding style. As the wakeboarder becomes more skilled, he can change the type of fins he uses to allow for more movement. Your board must be up to the task of showing your skills like performing stunts. If you’re just starting out, get a well-balanced board.
VICTORIA – January 5th, Ryder Hesjedal will be back in Victoria for a huge announcement for cyclists on Vancouver Island. Ryder and his pal, former Olympic mountain biker Seamus McGrath, are pedalling towards a cycling revolution in the city, centred around Ryder Hesjedal’s Tour de Victoria.
The shame surrounding the Commonwealth Games has now shifted to the sport of cycling. 18 out of the 25 cyclists for the Games are suffering from one illness or the other…and there’s a mutiny in the camp. Of them, 18 have been afflicted by either dengue or chicken pox.
Saanich Pennisula cyclists Craig Logan and Annie Ewart are bound for Italy to represent Canada at the 2010 UCI Junior World Cycling Championships on August 5th. And for Annie in particular, she hopes it’s just the beginning of pedaling in the tracks of another famous Victoria cyclist.
Cycling uphill can be intimidating. Learn tips on cycling uphill from a pro in this cycling video.
