Muna wa Wanjiru asked:


Climbing is of different types and varieties. Rock climbing history is an offshoot of Mountaineering, since most of the mountaineers always have this particular kind of drive to try more challenging and thrilling climbs and terrains. It is obvious that Rock Climbing involves climbing on steep rocks and cliffs.

According to rock climbing history, rock climbing remained a part of mountaineering. It has remained as a form of training in order to improve their climbing skills and to learn several climbing techniques.

Rock climbing history states that this activity became popular in the U.S as an essential factor in mountain climbing during 1920s. Rock Climbing discovered its identity and people started to recognize rock climbing as an individual sport in 1950s.

More and more people went crazy for this freaky sport rock climbing. This gave the way for the development of grading system. Grading system gave an indication of how easy or difficult the climb is. The climber can choose the grade he wants to climb depending on his level of skill and expertise.

Grading system is different in different countries. Each country has developed its own grading system in order to assess the climber’s level of expertise. What came with this event was the development of different Climbing Styles that are based on the type of the terrain, with or without the use of ropes and several other gear, indoor or outdoor, etc.

Rock climbing history gradually came towards a trend that made shorter but more difficult and challenging climbs. Knowing that Rock Climbing as an outdoor sport could be really dangerous as it can cause fatal accidents. Safety and protection were greatly given importance. Techniques and advanced equipments came about as a natural development leading from harder and more challenging climbing routes.

As we have seen earlier rock climbing was yet a part of mountaineering. Many developments have happened and the invention of modern techniques over the years until it became a sport in its own right, and it continues to gain popularity and craze at present.

People of all ages are enjoying this addictive and exhilarating sport. The various techniques and equipments that have come about for an improved experience aid this passion. This enables the climbers to better enjoy what Rock Climbing has to offer.

Although the practice of rock climbing according to rock climbing history was an important part of Victorian mountaineering in the Alps, it is generally considered that the sport of rock climbing began in the last quarter of the 19th century in at least 3 areas Elbsandsteingebirge, in Saxony near Dresden, the Lake District of England, and the Dolomites in Italy.

Rock climbing evolved slowly from an alpine necessity to an athletic sport in its own right, making it imprudent to cite an Ancestor of the latter in each of these three locales. Thus, Rock climbing has become a popular sport among the adventure lovers whose daring actions literally secretes adrenaline for the spectators.

Ken Fink asked:


There is no all-embracing definition of what is known as intense kayaking. This is because every definition will be on the experiences experienced by every kayaker. However, a closer look at intense kayaking will reveal that intense kayaking is generally considered by those kayakers who find a lot of fun kayaking is bustling waters. Keep in mind that intense kayaking will also warrant the need of very special kayaking skills.

You may want to get yourself involved in intense kayaking. There is no problem is this, provided you are confident and able to paddle through fast-moving water. Ahead of getting into this, it is necessary that you involve yourself in some learning about kayaking in fast-moving waters. As soon as you are through with this, you should continue by getting some inspiration on some basic kayaking methods and some precautionary measures involved in kayaking in fast-moving waters. Finally, you should get an experienced kayaker accompany you as you begin kayaking.

Introducing Yourself to Intense Kayaking

A lot of categorization about paddling exists in relation to intense kayaking equipments. One of such techniques involved is creeking. This technique will call for expert skills in kayaking along very complicated waters which is normally evaluated as meant for professionals. The slopes creeking will normally go down when kayaking is not less than 19 meters for each kilometer and this is more often than not done over waters which are very slender. Kayaking in this case will need a special type of boat know as a creek boat.

When kayaking is done on a competitive basis, it is usually known as slalom kayaking and this is commonly done in the Olympic Games. This will normally call for kayaking through fast-moving waters and the fastest kayaker is declared ultimate winner. Ahead of thinking about this type of event, you must know that your kayaking course will include complex bends through difficult waters. In such a case, the rates at which points are calculated become more complex. For this reason, you can successfully go though this type of kayaking only if you are an expert.

What Other Forms Of Categorizing Intense Kayaking Are There?

There are so many forms of describing an intense kayaking. No matter the term used, it should be borne in mind that extreme kayaking is meant for those who can be very flexible or acrobatic with the use of paddles. Remember that very flexible paddlers will hardy think of moving over long distances. Instead, they will employ a mode of paddling that includes several exercises as they combat with the fast-moving and strong currents. These exercises will normally call for an assortment of spins and turn over and this will also call for the use of a special type of kayaking boat.

A last categorization is known as squirt kayaking. This is a form of kayaking that has been practiced for long. The type pf kayak involved is usually not as common as that used in a freestyle kayak. The type of kayak used here is produced with the mass, range and other features of the paddlers. Those involved in squirt kayaking are normally envied for their competence to be able to go under water and remain there for a few seconds before coming afloat.

What Are The Necessities Of Kayaking In Fast-Moving Water?

Ahead of involving yourself in fast-moving water, you must be aware that it will serve you no good if you do not learn how to disconnect the movements of your upper limbs from those of your lowers limbs. This should be a very complex thing to become skilled at, but there is nothing complex that cannot be studied. The force exerted by your upper limbs will be greatly exerted if you revolve your upper body from your hips. While your hands will be kept secure in front of you, your stomach and back muscles will be greatly put into use.

You should also know that the sharp edges of your paddle should be submerged in water as much as possible if you intend maintaining complete control. Remember that for this to be more effective, your movements must be rapid. You should not forget to go through some kayaking lessons on fast-moving waters. Remember that as your skills become great, so too will your preferences for kayaking in fast-moving waters.

Muna wa Wanjiru asked:


Rock hiking is an exciting and thrilling sport. It is a highly challenging sport and requires a lot of experience and stamina. Always climbers work in pairs, one climbing and the other belaying. In lead climbing, the belay climber feeds rope to the lead climber through a device called belay device.

This allows the leader to climb up. On his way up he places bolted hangers, protection, etc. The belay “locks off” the rope to make sure that secured person does not fall from the hold.

Rock climbing is climbing rocks using the various rock climbing gears such as harness belay etc. However, rock climbing need not be necessarily done by manpower. These days rock climbing using jeeps is very popular and preferred mainly by adventures lovers. This is know as jeep rock climbing.

Now a day’s Jeeps are used to hike some rough and irregular terrains. For rock climbing purpose, jeeps are specially designed, as they should be very rugged to withstand the worst extreme cases. Jeep rock climbing has been announced as an individual sport and this sport is gaining is much more popularity these days.

Jeep is a 4-wheeler automobile marquee and registered trademark of Chrysler. It is one of the oldest Sports utility vehicles available now, with Land Rover coming in a close 2nd. Many people consider the word jeep as a generic term and use it uncapitalised for any vehicle of this shape and function.

The word jeep would eventually be used as slang to refer to an airplane, a tractor that is used for carrying heavy equipment, and an auto gyro. When Holabird received one of the first few jeep models for testing, the vehicle was not yet named. Soldiers present on the project called it Jeep and the name remained.

Civil engineers and test drivers who were at the camp during this time were not aware of the military slang. They most likely were well known with the character Eugene the Jeep and thought that Eugene was the origin of the name jeep.

Other names the vehicle was referred to include Peep and Pygmy, Blitz-Buggy, etc. due to the association with Eugene, the name Jeep became permanent and was better than any other term. A 4-wheel drive car with a capacity of one and a half tons was used for army purposes and also for investigation.

A term applied to bantam-cars, and infrequently to other types of motor-vehicles in United States of America in the Link Trainer, Air Corps, the 1/2-ton command car, in the armored forces, etc.

This kind of jeep rock climbing is mainly carried in places having some big boulders of rock. The tyres of jeep are specially designed, as they have to climb the rough rock terrains. The tyres are broad and are made of vulcanized rubber. The horsepower of the jeep engines has high horse power as they need high power to climb the rough rock terrains

Lisa Moss asked:


#1 You must be strong

First of all, let me tell you that I am 5’4”, female, I weigh 100 pounds, and I have only been to a gym once in my life. Even though my arm muscle is virtually non-existent, I can still manage to kiteboard hours straight because of the harness worn with kiteboarding.

#2 I’m too fat / too tall / too small / too old / too young

Many kiteboard stores require you to weigh at least 80 pounds in order to take a lesson. I’ve seen just about every size and shape out there kiteboarding even guys in the 300 pound range.

Height doesn’t matter, but if you are a petite rider, consider buying a seat harness rather than a waist harness. This will move the bar closer to your body and put the power/depower strap within better reach.

I’ve seen plenty of guys in their 60s & 70s kiteboarding. If you have back problems, buy a seat harness rather than a waist harness, and buy a kite that has a lot of depower (bow, SLE, or hybrid kite).

#3 Kiteboarding is very dangerous

As long as you take the necessary pre-cautions, kiteboarding is relatively safe. I say relatively, because everything in life has risk, even driving your car to the grocery store. However, if you don’t know what you’re doing, things can go bad, very bad. Take a lesson! When in doubt, don’t go out. Never ride by yourself. Don’t kite in storms or other times when the wind isn’t steady and reliable. And again, take a lesson (the more the better)!

#4 I don’t need a lesson

Just because you’re a pro wakeboarder/snowboarder, etc., doesn’t mean you’re a good kiteboarder. You need to learn how to fly the kite as well as learn how to setup the kite, relaunch, perform a self rescue, etc.

This is not wakeboarding, skiing, or surfing. It is more comparable to scuba diving, except if you screw up, not only are you putting yourself at risk, but also everyone on that beach. It is absolutely critical that you know what you are doing. A minimum of at least one lesson is mandatory. No exceptions.

#5 I’ll take a lesson and be riding by the end of the day

Each year the gear is getting better and better. Three years ago, it would take weeks to be able to learn what people now learn in a matter of days. Even so, do not expect to be up and riding the first time (or second time for that matter). It does happen every now and then so to improve your chances spend as much time as you can with a trainer kite and work on your board skills.

#6 Trainer kite? I don’t need a trainer kite!

Buying a trainer kite is one of the smartest moves you can make (along with taking lessons and buying the proper gear). You can learn so much with a trainer kite that by the time you take a lesson, you’ll feel much more comfortable handling the real thing and your lesson will go much smoother. You can learn mandatory kite flying skills the hard way (with a powerful kite), or you can learn it the easy way (with a trainer kite); it’s your choice.

#7 Kiteboarding is expensive

If you go out and buy the complete kiteboard set up (kite, bar & lines, harness, board), you’re looking at around $1,500 – $2,000. Ok, that number may seem big, but let’s think about this. If you want to wakeboard, you need a boat plus plan on spending a good chunk of money on gas each time you go out. In the winter time, you spend money on lift tickets every good powder day. Why not just strap your snowboard/skis on your feet and go snowkiting (use the same kite and harness, just add your skis/board). When you think of it that way, the $1,500 for year-round fun doesn’t look so bad.

#8 Kiteboarding can only be done in the ocean

Wrong. Kiteboarding can be done in any large body of water. Heck, I’ve kiteboarded in a large mud pond that was only about a foot deep (not recommended). A sandy shoreline along with clean, steady wind is ideal. Open areas like the Great Lakes or oceans typically get smoother wind than inland spots like lakes and reservoirs. Kiteboarding can also be done in the winter time (snowkiting) on open fields or frozen lakes with a snowboard or skis. And then there is kite ground boarding (KGB) where you use a landboard with a kite, the possibilities go on and on…

#9 I have a wakeboard, all I need is a kite

The bindings on a wakeboard are boot-like and are hard to get into, compared to the easy-entry, sandal-like binding of a kiteboard. Basically, when you’re in the water with the kite, you’re going to want it as easy as possible to put that board on your feet while you’re flying the kite.

Try to imagine wakeboarding in a choppy ocean, doesn’t sound too good does it? A kiteboard on the other hand, lets you cut right through chop and gives you a nice ride, thus opening up the possibility to ride basically anything.

#10 I found a great deal on a kite off eBay!

Have you ever noticed how every kite listed on there is “great for beginners.” Don’t believe everything you’re told. Just about every eBay kite that I’ve seen people bring to the beach makes me cringe. Many times, the kite is old (old in kiteboarding can mean anything over 2-3 years old) and unsafe. Remember, kiteboarding is still a new sport, and the equipment today is three hundred times better than it was 4 years ago.

Overall, you get what you pay for! Talk to someone at a kiteboard store for what kiteboarding setup would be the best for you and buy it through them. The right gear makes all the difference!

Muna wa Wanjiru asked:


Rock climbing is one of the rapidly growing sports in the world. The sport has been in practice for years now and several additions and improvements have been added on to the sport to enhance the thrill of the sport.

There are several equipments that are used by the climbers to make their assent up the hill a more relaxed at the same time enjoy the excitements that the sport has to offer.

Al though it sounds a little insignificant the rock climbing chalk tops the list in the very important few things that are needed by the climber.

Magnesium carbonate is a naturally available chemical that is very popular for its water absorbent capacity. This unique property is used up here to remove the dampness of those hands of the climbers that is created by sweat.

Magnesium carbonate that is popularly known as they to improve their grip on the rock use rockclimbing chalk among the climbers cracks. They usually have a bag around their waist that contains the chalk.

It removes the moisture from the hands of the climbers thus enhancing their grip. They blow over their hands after in an attempt to remove the excess powder off their hands.

When climbers climb, holding and gripping their hands on the cracks in the rock there are possibilities that due to the sweat in his hands or due to certain other creations in the hand it might make the climber to slip by loosing the grip.

It can even become even fatal sometimes. To prevent all this climbers use the rock climbing chalk to dry their hands and to improve their grip.

Usually the climbers have wet hands. Then they dip their hands in a bag that contains dried, powdered and sieved magnesium carbonate. This is nothing but the rock climbing chalk.

Owing to the dampness, the powdered chalk sticks on to their hands and in order to remove the excess particles they tap the back of their hands.

Alternatively, they also blow over their hands to remove the excess rock climbing chalk powder. Mostly all of the climbers will follow the above-mentioned technique. However, some climbers would like to keep their hands covered with chalk so they dip their hands in a damp sponge that produces the effect of a sweaty hand and then dip them in the chalk bag.

Several competitive companies in the market offer a number of different qualities of rock climbing chalk at competitive prizes.

To support the carrying of the powdered chalk there are also several companies that have involved in the commercial production of the chalk bags. These chalk powder bags are fastened around the waist of the climber so as not to hinder their climbing.

As it is said that rock climbing is a dangerous sport every precaution has to be taken up by the climber to ensure his safety. Using the rock climbing chalk is one important means that is preferred by all the climbers universally to keep their hands in just the perfect condition that will give them a better and firmer grip. Rock climbing is not possible without the chalk.