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Snowboard for beginners

How to snowboard for beginners

I spent last weekend on the slopes at Mammoth teaching a couple friends how to board ...

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Do a cheat gainer in parkour

How to do a cheat gainer in parkour

This move is a classic freerunning trick. Basically, a backflip going forward, the gainer is a flourish banned by the ...

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Field dress a deer while hunting

How to field dress a deer while hunting

Find out a better way to get more quality cuts from the deer that you harvested by watching this how-to video. This instructional ...

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Perform a headstand on a surfboard

How to perform a headstand on a surfboard

LA doesn't have very many waves. So, while you're waiting for the swell to come why not play in the ankle slappers. The headstand ...

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Shoot skeet or clay pigeons with shotguns

How to shoot skeet or clay pigeons with shotguns

Shooting skeet is a classic sport. Even vegetarians may partake. Hone your skills and study up with this lesson from Shooting ...

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How to dock your boat

Dock your boat

Graphical animations show you to dock twin screw and single screw vessels. Additional tips for all skippers who face the stomach churning ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
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How to heave to in sailing

Heave to in sailing

In sailing, the term "heave to" means slowing down the boat's progression in such a way that the boat doesn't need to be steered directly ...more

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How to tie a bowline on a bite knot

Tie a bowline on a bite knot

This knot is used to make a pair of fixed loops in the middle or at the end of a line. This is a strong knot and can be used in overboard ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Bobinski | Comments 0
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How to sail a sunfish

Sail a sunfish

Heres a video that gives help and tips on how to sail a sunfish during a real race.

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How to coil an attached rope with a knot tying animation

Coil an attached rope with a knot tying animation

Learn how to coil an attached rope. The animated knot tying tutorial ...more

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How to tie a Turk's head knot for sailing

Tie a Turk's head knot for sailing

While mostly used for decorative purposes, the Turk's head, a sometimes cylindrical, sometimes flat knot, does have the practical purposed ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to make sails

Make sails

Sailmaking is the skill of designing, cutting, and trimming ship sails. Get expert tips and advice on canvas and sailing terminology in this ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
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How to sail

Sail

Interested in a sailboat? Want to learn how to sail? Tyler Pierce, Sail Instructor of the Offshore Sailing School at Liberty Landing ...more

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How to jibe with a Spinnaker Pole

Jibe with a Spinnaker Pole

Forespar demonstrates the "end-for-end" and "dip pole" jibes aboard a racing sailboat.

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to tie a Turk's head knot for sailing

Tie a Turk's head knot for sailing

This how to video tutorial demonstrates how to tie a Turk's knot for sailing. Follow along with the step by step process and the directions ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to tie a permanent knot

Tie a permanent knot

This is not magic but a very useful and very easy way to tie two pieces of rope together without them ever slipping apart. This simple ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to set up a small sailboat

Set up a small sailboat

Check out this how-to video for setting up a small sailboat, whether you are a Free Bird or not. The boat in this video is a two seater ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
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How to decide on a outboard or inboard motor

Decide on a outboard or inboard motor

Terry discusses inboard versus outboard motors. This is mostly determined by the size of your boat as well as desire to use a motor while ...more

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How to tie a noose knot

Tie a noose knot

How to tie a noose knot is demonstrated in this video.

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 0
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How to use a Spinnaker Pole

Use a Spinnaker Pole

Sailor John Kretschmer demonstrates how to fly a conventional symmetrical spinnaker for cruising using a Forespar spinnaker pole.

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How to use a Whisker Pole

Use a Whisker Pole

Sailor John Kretschmer demonstrates how to use a whisker pole using a Forespar adjustable pole.

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 0
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How to use an aft spring line in sailing

Use an aft spring line in sailing

An aft spring line can be useful for a number of reasons in sailing. It runs from the bow of the boat backwards to a point on the pier. If ...more

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How to operate a windless for your boat anchor

Operate a windless for your boat anchor

Learn about different types of windless. Help you determine which one is right for your boat and how to use them.

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Curated 2 years ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
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How to sail a sailboat

Sail a sailboat

Learn how to sail, how to read charts and more with expert boating tips in this free video series on sailing.

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
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How to use sailboat basics

Use sailboat basics

Learning how to sail isn't hard if you're near water, since chances are there will be a sailing school near you. Learn different components ...more

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Sailing (83 How-Tos)

Ignite Prey and Light Cigarettes With a Laser Burner

Looking for an (explosively) fun Thanksgiving project this week? Something that involves fire and lasers? Check it out. YouTube creator StyroPyro lights ten matches in 9 seconds with a modded laser ...

Repair the World One (LEGO) Brick at a Time

Jan Vorman has installed quick LEGO-fixes all over the world - from Italy to Germany to Israel to Holland. Jan's "Dispatchwork" work creates a contemporary twist: colorful LEGO-street-art ...

DIY Ocular Assault Weapon

The latest in Graffiti-tech: How to write with your eyes. Via Instructables, "Behold the latest ocular assault weapon from the Graffiti Research Lab, openFrameworks, The Fat Lab and The Ebeling ...

Retro Electronics Papercraft For the Brazil '66 Crowd

Dan McPharlin has created some super-sweet retro electronics papercraft models. Click through to Dan's Flickr page to view the entire collection. Beautiful handmade cardboard models. Previously ...

Cai Guo-Qiang's (Literally) Explosive Art

Attention all WonderHowTo explosive-lovers, here is an artist that just may awe and inspire... China's Cai Guo-Qiang opts for more thrilling materials than traditional paint, clay or plaster, say ...

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