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How To: Noseride on a surfboard
In this how-to video, surfer and author, James MacLaren provides a brief introductory overview of the physics of noseriding. James MacLaren is well known in his ability to surf.
How To: Do a windsurfing beach start
In this how-to video, you will learn to do a windsurfing beach start. This can prove to be more difficult than you think. Watch out for the fin, as if you are too close to the shore, it can snap off on the bottom.
How To: Do a windsurfing water start
In this how-to video, you will learn to do a windsurfing water start. This is difficult for all levels of windsurfing. In order to do this properly it will take some practice, so keep at it and have fun.
How To: Drop in on a vert ramp with Colin McKay
In this how-to video, professional skateboarder Colin McKay teaches you how to drop in on a vert ramp. What's a vert ramp? A vert ramp is a form of half-pipe used in "extreme sports" such as skateboarding.
How To: Ollie blunt on a skateboard with Danny Way
If you know how to perfrom an ollie on a skateboard, why not try for somthing bigger and more challenging? This how-to video with professional skateboarder Danny Way shows you how to do an ollie blunt on a skateboard.
How To: Perform a headstand on a surfboard
Surfing: Hang Ten The ocean is a force of nature that refuses any effort to tame it. To throw one's self on the mercy of this beast is a courageous act. With the help of this trick guide, you can learn to harness that power and push your water-borne adventures to new heights. See how to
How To: Steer wrestle at a rodeo
This how-to video explains the sport of steer wrestling. For this sport you must be willing to jump off a horse in order to fall on top of a steer. This could be dangerous, so leave this to the professionals.
How To: Barrel race at a rodeo
This how-to video shows what barrel racing is and how-to do it. This is the only woman sport at a rodeo, and is very difficult to do. This video gives helpful tips on what to do, and how to do it.
How To: Set up a campsite
There’s an art and a science to setting up camp, and this how-to video is going to teach you both. Setting up a camp sit is difficult for most, so these simple instructions can teach you a lot about how-to set up your campsite.
How To: Set up a dome tent
This how-to video shows how to set up a Dome tent. Dome tents offer more head room than other styles and are great at withstanding wind. And setting one up is a breeze.
How To: Protect yourself in a tree stand while hunting
This how-to video explains how to be safe while hunting in a tree stand. Always follow these simple rules if you hunt from a tree stand:
How To: Do freestyle footbag delays and stalls
Freestyle footbag shredder Anssi Sundberg demonstrates the toe stall, inside stall, and clipper stall. These stalls are some of the foundation moves for freestyle hacky-sack.
How To: Make your bike "ghetto" tubeless
Convert your bike to tubeless using the "ghetto" method. You will need a sealant, a tire, a rim, a metal tire lever, a knife or scissors to cut the tube, a tube a size smaller than your rim, an air compressor, and soap and water. You will need a sweet, doggy mascot as well.
How To: Skin a dogfish
Watch the captain show you how to skin a dogfish in this how-to video (if you can hear what he's saying!)
How To: Carve to snap while surfing
Timmy Reyes guides us through a turn that every surfer can use. Carve to snap with tips from this how-to video on surfing. You can double take on your turn or do a single clean one.
How To: Pull an upside-down grab reverse in surfing
Josh Kerr explains his signature move, an upside-down grab reverse. Watch this how-to video on surfing so you can do an upside-down grab reverse surfing move too! Pull an upside-down grab reverse in surfing.
How To: Fish and catch winter flounder
Some anglers mistake winter flounder for summer flounder or fluke and sometimes even for halibut. To catch winter flounder, you can use a very basic rig with only a hook line and sinker in addition to the clams. Check out this how-to video for more tips on catching winter flounder.
How To: Perform a kip up
Check out this detailed how-to video on kipping up off the ground just like what goes on in the martial arts movies. If you don't know what to do with your legs while doing a kip up, practice by swinging them.
How To: Clean a boat with a pressure washer
Boats look great in the water, but take them out and you’ll often find build-ups of algae and other invasive aquatic species. A pressure washer can help keep your boat looking its best – in and out of the water. Watch this how-to video to learn how to clean your boat with a pressure washer. Clean a boat with a pressure washer.
How To: Sight in your rifle
A lot goes into making a hunt successful, and most of it happens before you take to the field--like making sure your rifle is properly sighted in. It's not hard to do if you follow a few simple steps: first, and this is the first step when you do anything with a firearm, make sure it's unloaded. Make sure your scope is properly mounted and the mounting screws are tight. Remove the bolt from the rifle and sight through the barrel to make sure you're lined up with a sight-in target placed at 25...
How To: Pattern your shotgun
When shooting a shotgun, you don't really have to aim--just point and shoot. Whether you hit what you're shooting at depends on how well you did your homework. "Patterning" your shotgun allows you to choose exactly the right brand of shells, size and type of shot and type of choke required for the game you're pursuing. Set yourself up 40 yards from a 30-inch circle target, and bring along several brands of shells in various shot sizes. Use some form of rest like sandbags on a table or a rolle...
How To: Make a dog first aid kit
Whether you're hiking or hunting, spending time outdoors can also be an opportunity to spend time with man's best friend--your dog! Get tips from this how-to video on spending time with your dog AND keeping her safe.
How To: Saddle, bridle, and untack your horse
Check out this 4 1/2 minute amateur instructional video on how to saddle and bridle your horse, as well as how to untack your horse. Begin by placing the saddle bag on the horse's back. Lay the saddle gently over the saddle pads. Watch this how-to video to learn more!
How To: Carry duct tape while on the trail
Russell Weekend Adventurer explains how he carries duct tape on the trail while hiking to fix little unwanted problems like tears and such. This how-to video is good whether you plan to live in the wilderness, camp overnight, or take day trips. Why put duct tape on your water bottle while hiking? Duct tape fixes a lot of things. Use about three feet of duct tape so you can pull it off and apply it to blisters or your tent.
How To: Carve an Ancient Hawaiian hook
Louie the Fish is a master bone carver, carving since the 70's, when he earned a Degree in Fine Arts in Hawaii, and he's no Rube Goldberg. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to carve a traditional fish hook out of bone.
How To: Cook camp food made easy
Heading to great outdoors or going camping? Better TV shows you an easy way to feed your family at the camp site. Watch this food and camping video for how-to tips.
How To: Do a basic kick with a hacky-sack
Perform anz trikz-footbag basic kick with tips from this how-to video. Start by learning the basic kicks, including the inside kick. During an inside kick, contact should be made just above the support leg knee.
How To: Snell a fishing hook
Captain Jay Howell shows you a good way to make a low-profile fishing knot to attach a hook to a line. This knot is one you've seen on any factory-snelled hook: a Snell Knot. Now, you can snell your own! It's an invaluable knot to learn and a great knot to use for just about any application.
How To: Get geared up for camping
Better TV has some stress-free tips to packing your camping gear. Check out this how-to video for getting geared up for camping. Hopefully you don't have to buy all your gear. Watch these stress free tips for packing your outdoor gear!
How To: Rollerblade backwards with rapping instructions
Jenny Jen does it on rollerblades. She raps her easy-to-follow lyrics to teach you how to skate backwards on quads, ice and inline skates. Check out this how-to video to rollerblade backwards.
How To: Camp luxuriously
Are you not into rough, tough and dirty camping? Watch this camping instructional video by Better TV to learn how to rough it in style.
How To: Skin a rabbit
Have you ever wanted to cut a rabbit's foot off? Then check out this how-to video for skinning rabbits, you meanie.
How To: Setup Your Tent While Camping
Check out this how-to video to use essential tent setup tips for camping. Camping without a tent is like living without a house! Check out these easy tips for buying and taking care of your tent, and you'll be able to camp with it for a lifetime. Buy and Maintain a Camping Tent - Proper Camping Tent Use Video.
How To: Build a Campfire with Paper and Kindling
Check out this how-to video to learn tips on building a camp fire. One of the most enjoyable things in the world is a long-burning campfire in the great outdoors. Check out these tips for getting a campfire going without harming the environment... or yourself. How To Build a Campfire - Safely Build a Campfire Video.
How To: Do a 360 pop shuvit on skimboard
This instructional video will teach you to do a 360 pop shuvit on the skimboard. Pretty soon, you'll be a skimboard pro.
How To: Do a 540 shuvit on skimboard
The 540 shuvit on skimboard is a lot like the pop 360, but with a harder push from the foot. This video will teach you how to master the 540 shuvit on skimboard.
How To: Rig up skimboarding in your backyard
This video will show you how to make a backyard skimboarding setup. You will need a lot of plastic, some pool noodles, water, and of course, a skimboard. This is great for skimboard enthusiasts who live far away from a big body of water.
How To: Learn the basics of skimboarding
This video will teach you how to make your own skimboard as well as some basic skimboarding tips. Pretty soon, you'll be skimboarding like a pro.
How To: Learn to Skimboard
This video will teach you how to skimboard like a pro as well as how to do basic tricks. The skimboarders in this video are extremely knowledgeable and can teach you a lot about the sport.
How To: Make a portable snowmobile loading ramp
It can be a hassle to load your snowmobile into a truck. This video will show you how you can build your own loading ramp for your truck and snowmobile.