September 8th, 2008
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There is a big debate about wetsuits nowadays. The debate is if they should be permitted in triathlon. Swimmers wish they are not legal in triathlon. Runners and cyclists who are not so good at swimming, on the other hand, would love wetsuits in this discipline.
Wetsuits give a better body position for less-skilled swimmers. They are also slick giving less friction in the water. French studies show though that wetsuits improve performance in weaker swimmers rather than good ones.
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September 5th, 2008
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All best windsufers are meeting in Scotland in October. The Tiree Wave Classic is taking place from 11 to 18 October. Organizers confirmed the prize fund of £5,000 in this year’s event.
The event has been taking place since 1986 and attracts over 700 visitors. Apart from windsurfing, also other activities wii be available: kitesurfing, cliff jumping, zapcat racing and blo-karting.
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September 4th, 2008
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September 3rd, 2008
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September 2nd, 2008
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Finland is said to be home of the weirdest sports championships. The participants are ready to do almost anything to win the crown. As summer in Finland is short, Finns came up with silly but full of adrenaline activities in order to celebrate this lovely part of the year. The most of the year in Finland is dark, cold and rainy, so they wanted to celebrate the short presence of the sun and warmth. Weird sports championships are also a good way of bringing tourists to the country.
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September 1st, 2008
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A few more info about rollerblading wheels.
Core - consists of the hub and spokes. The inner hub houses the bearings and spacer, which is where the axle resides. The outer hub and spokes bond to the tire material itself, which is the polyurethane.
The core design and material gives the wheel the stability. Aggressive wheels have cores with a solid construction.
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August 29th, 2008
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As we said in the previous blog, before replacing the wheels in the inline skates, you should know a few facts to purchase the right ones.
Hardness - it’s the measurement of the material that the wheels are made from. The higher the hardness is, the harder the wheel. Harder wheels last longer but absorb less shock.
Wheels range from 74A (softest) to 88A (hardest) but recreational skaters can purchase the ones that range from 78A to 82A.
What do the numbers and letters mean? 82A for example means:
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August 27th, 2008
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August 26th, 2008
If you want to replace your inline skates wheels, you should know exactly what you need. The wheels come in different sizes, shapes and compozition, they also come for different styles of skating. The wheels you choose will have a great impact on your performance.
What you have to take into consideration before buying the wheels is: your body weight, your ability for rollerblading, your skating style and the speed.
