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Outdoors & Sportsman

Kayaking
Kayaking : Tips for buying kayak paddles Tips for buying kayak paddles

by Joan Schroeder

When kayaking, as opposed to canoing, you will be using a paddle with two blades. Ensuring that you have the right paddle to propel your kayak makes for a comfortable and exciting adventure. Paddles must be suited to your size, the type of kayaking you plan to do and the size of your kayak. So it is not a good idea to buy a paddle before you purchase your kayak. Be sure to investigate the avai... read more

Swimming Do swim caps actually keep hair dry?

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Yes

by Ann Marie Dwyer

As with any product, when used properly, a swim cap will keep hair dry. Unfortunately, most swim... read more

No

by Rena Sherwood

The point of wearing a swim cap is not to keep your hair dry. It's to keep your hair out of the ... read more

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Gold mining tools: The rocker

by John Carter

The rocker was tool invented by the Forty-Niners to extract gold from gravel, unlike the much larger long tom that required fou... read more

Camping
KOA campgrounds in New Mexico

by Amanda Fox

New Mexico is rich with KOA campgrounds hosting a total of thirteen scattered throughout it's borders. Almost anywhere you find... read more

Hiking & Backpacking
Hiking and bonding preparation and safety

by E. Means

The benefits of hiking are many and may open up a whole host different perspectives revolving in the world around you. Fitness,... read more

Watersports (Other)
What is surf style?

by SOAP

As a skateboarder, surf style is someone who rides a like a surfer. The way one places their feet and arms on a board is very d... read more

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