Monthly Archives: July 2011

Best Longboard Shops

Posted on July 14, 2011 by cintaduapuluh

Introduction

One of the greatest trends of 2011 is longboarding. Longboarding is some sort of variation on the regular skateboarding. However, there are a few differences. First of all the deck of a longboard is a bit larger. Moreover, the longboard is easier to learn and master than the skateboard. Therefore, the longboard is especially loved by adults. Lastly, the longboard can also be used for other disciplines like downhill racing or just for transport in the city. It has to be noted that longboards are quite expensive. The purpose of this article, therefore, is to point out the cheapest and best providers of longboard gear.

Price Causes

First of all, let’s explain why longboards are so expensive. First of all, the demand for longboards is really huge. However, there is a lack of specialized longboard stores, especially outside the United States. Second, longboards are typically made of more expensive material, such as bamboo. Finally, some part of the price is just pure marketing. Some longboard manufacturers promote their model with aggressive advertising to make the general public perceive it as the best or hippest longboard. The longboard will sell no matter how high the price.

Web shops

It is recommended to consult a web shop for a good new longboard. These longboard shops are often way cheaper than the normal brick and mortar stores. If you are looking for a particular model, I highly recommend thelongboardstore.com. They have a huge supply, and if you cannot find your favorite longboard here, you will probably find it nowhere! Another good web shop is daddiesboardshop.com. They are very passionate about this sport, and I think this is the best place for advice. For both newbies and experts daddiesboardshop.com is an excellent place to shop. They will consult you with the purchase of your first longboard, but will also help you tweak your gear to gain a better performance. The last web shop I like to discuss is theskateboardexpress.com. This is a very no-nonsense shop that directly ships their boards from the factory to your home. In this way you do not have to pay for things like shelf space, marketing or other non-board related things.

Second Hand
Good old eBay is still one of the best places to look for second-hand longboard. Especially the German and Spanish versions of eBay have a great supply of high quality longboards. The British website Extreme Sports Trader is a sort of Craigslist for extreme sports. You can also find some great deals here. Lastly, you could also check out specialized longboard forums. Experienced users are often selling longboards here, because they want an even better or hipper longboard. These longboards are often in great condition. However, you have to be careful on these types of forums, because you do not know who you can trust. Therefore, it is recommended to only buy from people with authority, such as admins, moderators, or people with a big post history.

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The Barnett Predator A Powerful Crossbow

Posted on July 12, 2011 by cintaduapuluh

Hunters and hobbyist who are looking for a more powerful crossbow should seriously consider the Barnett Predator 18035 Crossbow. This crossbow made by Barnett can be considered the most powerful among all crossbows that they have produced. Its power is further complemented by its durability which assures its user that it can be used for hours of hunting.

The Barnett Predator 18035 Crossbow can shoot arrows at speed of 375 feet per second. This speed is good enough to hit long range targets. The ability of the crossbow to fire bolts at this speed is because of its foot stirrup; a feature that increases the draw weight up to 175 pounds.

If you are new to hunting and you need to use a comfortable crossbow, then the Barnett Predator 18035 is the one for you. It has an adjustable stock and cheek piece so you can customize the crossbow to make the hunting experience more comfortable for you. Its rugged, durable and lightweight magnesium riser adds more comfort while using the crossbow.

Most novice hunters usually get bothered by the vibration of a crossbow. These vibrations can affect your accuracy and may cause you to miss your target. Luckily, the Barnett Predator 18035 comes with the Anti-Vibration Isolator (AVI) feature. This feature cuts down the vibration of the crossbow and reduces its noise footprint. With this feature, you can be as efficient and as accurate as most experienced hunters.

This crossbow can also be easily used by people who are used to holding pistols and guns. It has a pistol-type grip and machine triggered pull which can make shooting a crossbow as easy as shooting with a gun. Combined with a high-velocity cam and a great cable system, the Barnett Predator 18035 was made for ease of use and comfort.

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How to Increase Your Speed in Volleyball

Posted on July 9, 2011 by cintaduapuluh

Volleyball is a game which requires a lot of skill and good reaction time. The extra second it takes for you to get on the ground and bump the ball up could be the difference between losing a set or winning it. In many situations, Volleyball games are extremely close, meaning the sets are played almost point for point. Make an error that could have been easily avoided and you will regret it! There are many ways in which you can improve your speed in Volleyball, and I’d like to share them below.

The first, and most obvious thing to do is practise. The more balls you have hit at you the faster you will be able to react. If you are finding you still take too long to decide whether to bump or set the ball, you need more practice. It’s just a matter of dedicating that time to practice, and you will increase in leaps and bounds.

One of the biggest problems I see regularly is the position that players stand in. In Volleyball, they often call it the ‘ready’ position, because you have the best posture for moving at the blink of an eye. Try this little experiment – stand up straight and put the weight on the rear of your feet, and have someone yell go when you aren’t expecting it. Time how long it takes you to move to a set position, whether that be forward, to the side or backwards.

Next, try the same experiment but instead of putting the weight on the rear of your feet, stand on your toes and lean forward. You will notice that you can move much quicker. Even better than this, you should be standing crouched down a little bit, with your feet spread apart and the majority of your body weight on the front of your feet. Have a look at the professionals – they all stand with the weight forward so that they can react within the shortest time.

You will find that the more time you spend leaning forward the better your posture is, and the more comfortable you become. I guarantee with practice and the correct ‘ready’ position you will be able to move considerably faster than any other technique. Most of all, don’t give up. Everyone can react quickly with the right training, and its just a matter of getting to the stage where it is second nature!

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5 Biggest Myths About Jumping Higher

Posted on July 9, 2011 by cintaduapuluh

Although lifting wights and gaining strength is the quickest way for some people to gain inches on their vertical, it is not the best way for everyone. Remember, jumping is strength as well as speed, if somebody has all of the strength to have a massive vertical but can not fire all of their muscles quick enough, lifting weights will not be the best way for them to increase their vertical. Also, a program to increase your vertical should include many other aspects, check out The Jump Manual for a complete multi-faceted guide to jumping higher

Myth #2: How high you can jump is all genetic or race.
This is one that floats around a lot but it is simply not true. Although genetics or race can give some people an increased edge in natural ability, always remember that through hard work it is possible to make up for whatever you are lacking to begin with. Don’t sell yourself short by assuming you have a low ceiling, try to be YOUR best.

Myth #3: There is a miracle system that works for everyone.
A lot of guides to increasing your vertical with one exercise go around or one program that is said to work for everyone. It’s important to remember that increasing your vertical is based on different factors for different people programs like The Jump Manual provide a completely personalized approach to getting gains.

Myth #4: You need to work out 3 hours a day to get gains.
It is important to give your body time to recover after a workout and to make your workouts as intense as possible. If you try to run into a program too quick and work out too much you run the risk of injuring yourself or wearing yourself down which will hurt your future gains.

Myth #5: Vertical jump training will only increase your vertical.
Not only will a good vertical leap training program help you to increase your vertical but it will also help you in many other aspects of athletic performance. Vertical jump training will make you quicker, more on balance, and also more confident in your athletics. The weight lifting and plyometrics common in vertical leap programs are very useful to any sport and if you can stick to a program you will see gains.

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Basketball Workouts – Top Three

Posted on July 4, 2011 by cintaduapuluh

Basketball is a very popular sport, and it is not a surprise that a lot of people search for “basketball workouts” to improve their game playing. As with everything in this world, we need to practice to get better. The same goes with basketball. In order to be a good player, you need to practice. Practicing for basketball does not only mean that you would have to play every day. You also need to do certain basketball workouts to strengthen specific muscle groups to improve your game.

Listed below would be some of the most effective basketball workouts out there, so read on.

1. Warm ups – before you star anything, you should definitely warm up. This allows your muscles to be prepared for the strenuous work out that you are about to face. To warm up, you would need to jog around or jump rope for about 5 to 10 minutes. Once you feel that you are sweating, you are ready to kill yourself.

2. Suicide drills – these are called “suicide drills” for a very specific reason: once you are done with it, you like you’re dead. But do not be disheartened, they are great for endurance, strength and speed training. What you do is you stand at the base line facing the court. Then you run at maximum speed to the nearest free throw line and back. Next, you run to the half way mark and back. Now you run to the next free throw line and back. And lastly, you run at full speed to the opposite baseline and back. Suicide, Oh, do not forget to touch the lines once you reach them.

3. Defensive 8 – this exercise is great for your footwork. You start at the right corner of the baseline. You then sprint to the half-court line and side step up to the left end. Once you get there, you sprint to the baseline in front of you. Then, you side step to the opposite corner. After that, you back pedal down to the half-court line and side step again to the opposite end. You then again back pedal to the original baseline where you came from and side step to the point where you originally started. You have now completed a full court figure eight. Much like tango, eh?

This may not be a complete set of basketball workouts, but these are the most common of the lot and the most effective too. To improve your game, you really should look into some of these exercises, and you would definitely see a huge difference.

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