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Badminton - Racquet
Badminton
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If we go on asking people about their favourite sports, undeniably badminton will be there in the list. I mean, who doesn’t love badminton? It’s a popular indoor sport that is played with a racket and a shuttlecock. The badminton rackets used in ...
Chess Board
Chess
Chess is one of the most prevalent mental board games played worldwide. The game is played on a specific game board with chess pieces, known as the chessboard. The board has a square circumference with alternating box patterns. The chessboard serves ...
Basketball
Basketball
James Naismith invented Basketball game in 1891. At that time, basketball was played with a football since ball for basketball didn’t exist. Players used a football which they tossed into a peach basket to score a point. In 1894, Naismith wrote to ...
Fairings
Speed Skiing
Speed skiers wear dense foam fairings that are slipped under the suit to improve airflow without causing air turbulence around the legs.
Speed Skiing - Bindings
Speed Skiing
The device that connects/binds a ski boot to the ski is known as a binding. It fixes the boot at the toe and heel.
Speed Skiing - Gloves
Speed Skiing
Gloves in skiing don’t fall in the category of protective gear but are an essential part of the uniform. Ideally, gloves are used to cover the hands in winters, and they are popularly known as mittens. Apparently, in professional skiing, mittens wo...
Speed Skiing - Helmet
Speed Skiing
Helmets made from fiberglass or synthetic material are worn that enhances the skier’s aerodynamics. The front of the helmet is often pierced to provide ventilation so that the visor doesn’t fog up. The back of the helmet is equipped with a detach...
Speed Skiing - Ski
Speed Skiing
Skis used in speed skiing are 240 cm long, 10 cm wide and weighs around 15 kg. Bindings are used to secure the skis with the boots.
Speed Skiing - Ski Boots
Speed Skiing
Close-fitting boots made from stiff plastic are worn that hold the feet tightly to create a sturdy connection between the legs and the skis. The boots are closed and secured by a number of clips, the thick padding of the boot surrounds the lower leg,...
Speed Skiing - Ski Poles
Speed Skiing
Ski poles are made of aluminium tubes and are used to help maintain balance during skiing. The poles are attached to a strap on top-end and a plastic basket at the bottom that stops the pole from sinking into the snow. Downhill skiers use curved pole...
Speed Skiing - Ski suit
Speed Skiing
Skiers wear skin-tight suits made from wind and water resistant fabric to cut down on air resistance. The suits may be padded on the shins and around the shoulders to give the skier extra protection.