The History of Soccer: From Ancient Kicks to Standards
Soccer—known as football to much of the world—is the most popular sport on the planet, with over 4 billion of fans and players across every…
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…
ISO 18527-1:2021—Skiing and Snowboarding Goggles
Thousands of years ago, the Inuit and Yupik peoples of Alaska and northern Canada created the first snow goggles, which were made by carving narrow…
ANSI/RESNA ASE-2:2012 (R2018)— Adaptive Golf Cars
Golfing empowers individuals with cognitive, physical, sensory, health, and age-related challenges. As such, golf is an important therapeutic and rehabilitative tool that can improve the…