Tag: History
Motocross Gear Has Come a Long Way Since Its Beginings
Many motorcycle historians believe the first motocross race was held in England in 1924. Today's motocross riders and fans probably wouldn't recognize the bikes...
The Evolving History of Wakeboarding
We’ve talked about the history of a number of extreme sports in our magazine but have you ever considered when and where wakeboarding started? ...
A Brief History of Hang Gliding
Although often considered to be one of the newest extreme sports around today, hang gliding can actually be traced back to the late 1800’s. ...
Surfing in Hawaii from Past to Present
The perfectly breaking waves and tropical, warm waters in Hawaii have often been called a surfer’s paradise and for good reason. Surfing in Hawaii...
The History of Skydiving
We tend to associate skydiving with jumping out of a plane, but that’s not how it started.  Long before the invention of the modern...
The History of Scuba Diving
Alright divers, it’s about time for a history lesson!  I’m sure you’ve learned about safety more times than you care to remember, you’ve covered...
A Brief History of Surfing
The rich global culture of surfing stems from various histories that have amalgamated themselves into one lifestyle that has become so much more to...
BMX Nostalgia
I never planned on having a love affair with extreme sports and I’m probably your most unlikely candidate.  When I was a little girl...
