ASTM Standards for Safe Sports Surfaces & Injury Prevention
Sports are physically demanding, and the risk of injury is always a concern. One of the most effective ways to reduce sports injuries is assuring…
ASTM F1015-03(2017): Abrasiveness of Synthetic Turf
The first iterations of artificial turf were invented in 1964. It was first used in 1966 at the Astrodome, a newly-built stadium in Houston, to…
History of Soccer: From Ancient Games to Modern Football
Soccer—called football in most countries—is the world’s most popular sport, played and watched by more than 4 billion people. The history of soccer dates back…
ANSI/PRCA 1.0-.3-2014: Ropes Challenge Course Installation
Today’s modern ropes courses have a history rooted in military training. Early military obstacle courses were typically used to develop physical fitness and agility in…
ISO 20957-5:2016—Stationary Exercise Bicycle
Regularly riding a stationary exercise bike can support one’s lower body muscles, cardiovascular fitness, and overall health, among other advantages. It is thereby no wonder…
DIN Setting for Ski Bindings
Whether you prefer to boot up in the lodge or in your car, get in line for the chairlift first thing in the morning or…
ASTM F39-01(2017): Fitting Athletic Footwear
Wearing the correct athletic shoes helps serve as a protective measure against possible injuries. Since high-impact activities put a lot of strain on one’s feet,…
ISO 1902-1:2017— Summer Toboggan Runs
Do you know what can be found at a ski resort, amusement park, and a state park? The answer is summer toboggan runs. These fast-paced…
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SAE J 292-2021: Snowmobile and Snowmobile Cutter Lamps
The snowmobile was invented by mechanic and entrepreneur Joseph-Armand Bombardier in Quebec in the 1920s. Bombardier’s snowmobile prototype was a propeller-driven sled that he tested on…