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We are stoked to have a pro review of Hyperlite Scandal wakeboard from Alexis ‘Lex’ Balladon, the new UK Master Ladies National Champion. But this is not just about the board, she has reviewed her entire set up, including the Hyperlite System…
Maybe you’re about to buy your first acro wing, looking at competition-level XC or sniffing around for the next DHV class in the series. It’s hard not to want a higher-performance paragliding wing – new nylon sure is pretty –…
This Hamish McMaster interview was originally published on Adventure Sports Holidays way back in April 2010. We just found it in our archives, sitting there unread and unloved since 2013. Having taken a peak we feel it is inspiring and informative,…
Jossi Wells is one of the versatile freestyle skiers on the planet. He came fourth in the half pipe at the 2014 Olympics, and has five X Games medals across Slopestyle, Big Air and Superpipe, including Slopestyle gold in 2016.…
Would you like to be a better surfer? We asked a pro (who would like to remain anonymous) for a few tips beyond the obvious ‘surfing more’. So here are his three tips to improve your surfing, that don’t directly…
Kitesurfing conservationist, wakeboarder, SUPer, freelance producer and TV presenter, Anna Campbell mixes her love of sports with a deep passion for the natural world. Read her story in this exclusive interview with Anna Campbell. Interview with Anna Campbell Packed with advice…
Lex Balladon is a pro wakeboarder who also loves surfing, snowboarding and longboarding. Somehow she still finds time to be a mother and try to get more women into adventure sports. So we’re stoked to share this Lex Balladon interview. Pro wakeboarder…
There are many adventurers that have set themselves tough challenges. But I can’t think of many that are more impressive than to be the first to paddle board the River Nile from source to sea. The Adam Short Nile SUP adventure…
I recently had the pleasure of catching up with Adam Short, who in June 2015 became the first person to complete walking the UK coastline at the waters edge. In this interview with Adam Short we discuss what motivates him,…
We are always keen to offer advice to help you plan your adventures. So we caught up with Graham Field, the published author of three books about motorcycle overlanding, and picked his brain to find out twelve tips for solo overland…
From the safety of my laptop I aim to tackle mankind’s most pressing question; surfing vs skateboarding vs snowboarding: Which is best? Now I should start by saying I can surf and I can skateboard. I do neither very well, but at…
With everyone making the most of their winter holidays, we’re having a look at training for ski fitness with expert tips from Olympic physio Carl Petersen. Carl is a Partner and Director of High Performance Training at City Sports & Physiotherapy Clinic…
Recently I was lucky enough to snowboard and conduct an interview with Zoe Gillings-Brier – Britain’s most successful winter sport athlete in terms of world cup podiums. We met at the Striding Edge snowboard launch at the Hemel Snowdome, and not only is she phenomenal snowboarder…
As if a review of Striding Edge, the first eco-friendly British snowboard brand, isn’t exciting enough I got to ride with Olympic boardercross athlete Zoe Gillings-Brier and Britain’s fastest snowboarder Jamie Barrow. We spent a day shredding the Hemel Hempstead snowdome on…
James Bradshaw is one of a rare breed – a repeat tandem skydiver. Here, he tells his story about how he came to love the sport of freefall, parachuting and skydiving. We’ve asked him a few questions about his experiences…
On a recent mountain biking holiday to Avoriaz my guide was Jean-Noel Calvert (JN). Although not a household name he does have a claim to fame – he is responsible for The Stash which in 2014 CNN named as the best…
Packing in the job and setting off round the world on a motorbike is a dream for many of us. Sam Manicom is one of the few people that actually turned the dream into a reality. Thankfully he’s documented many…
Although not one of the most well-known skiing disciplines, Telemark skiing is growing in popularity and skiers like the UK’s Jasmin Taylor are leading the charge. We caught up with Jasmin to find out exactly ‘what is Telemark skiing?’ and…
Using a small win from Deal or no Deal, Graham Field bought himself a motorbike for £700 on ebay and set off on a 15,000 mile journey to Mongolia. The adventure was recorded in his book In Search of Greener Grass.…
Have you ever thought what it takes to work in the skydiving industry and how to get there? Well read this interview with professional skydiver Andy Wesley who works at Skydive Hibaldstow near Leeds as a tandem instructor and a…
