Questions tagged [equipment]
Questions about the equipment used for a particular sport. This tag should always be combined with a tag for the specific sport in question.
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Helmets in alpine skiing vs cycling
I am wondering why the helmets used in different sports disciplines are so different, especially considering professional athletes.
Alpine skiing (source)
Cycling (source)
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What is the correct turf for metal studs in rugby?
I have a pair of plastic cleats for practice and dirt fields for play. My question is when would I use metal studded cleats?
Only on rainy and muddy fields, or can/should I use them for also dirt ...
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Got new ice skates and instantly got much worse. Why/what should I do next?
I recently replaced a pair of very old, used figure skates with some inexpensive Bauer hockey skates because I heard those were better and I had the opportunity to go out on a skating "ribbon" while ...
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When should I use a longer tee vs a shorter tee?
I know that different sizes are sold but when should I be using a taller vs. shorter tee. Is there an appropriate time or is it just preference?
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Squash Raquet Grommet Strip
I have been playing squash for several years now and gone through several racquets, a Wilson, a Black Knight, and now a Dunlop. My friend has had a Dunlop racquet for the last few years as well. He ...
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What to do if the arrows are too far to the left?
When shooting (recurve, rh) my arrows are far left of the sight. I can't adjust it any further left because it's at the end of the thread for the pin and it's the longest pin I could find.
What ...
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Why do some soccer players wear small shin guards?
I've noticed that Thomas Müller of Germany wears very small shin guards (at least most of the time). If I remember correctly he did the same thing during the last world cup or Euros. I played a bit of ...
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a trisuit?
I am looking into going into triathlons and I was wondering wearing a trisuit improves your performance in triathlon.
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How many tennis balls are in use at the same time?
How many tennis balls does a player have to choose from at a time?
I know every 7 games they play with new balls, but I do not know how many balls are in use at the same time.
Is the rule the ...
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Is it permissible to wear caps while playing football?
I couldn't see any football players wearing caps while playing international matches, but I could see some of them wearing large headbands.
What's the rules for Football say about this?
If the ...
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How do different skate wheel setups affect performance?
I've seen inline skates (for speed skating mostly) in a wide variety of set-ups w/r/t wheel diameter:
OOOO: 4x100; 4x110 (typical)
OOO: 3x110 (a Powerslide model)
OOoO: 3x100+1x90; 3x110+1x100 (again ...
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Why is racquet abuse banned in tennis?
I am wondering what is the reason a player is not allowed to damage their racquet on purpose, assuming they have another to play with.
I can see why such behaviour would be discouraged, but why is ...
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How can you find your correct size of cricket bat?
What is the best way to determine what cricket bat size to use? This is a general question but my specific case is for my 8 year old son.
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How to get rid of the smell from indoor climbing shoes?
When I go climbing indoors I typically wear my climbing shoes without socks because this gives me slightly better control over my feet while climbing which I particularly need in overhangs.
The ...
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What happens if a player loses a shoe during a football match?
Sometimes it happens that a football player loses the shoe during the match.
Does he have to stop playing or he can continue to play assuming the risk of injury?
Also, is it possible to score a goal ...
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What should I consider when buying a table tennis racquet?
I have an old paddle from my college days from over 10 years ago. It's starting to show some wear and tear most noticeably on the rubber (scratches, scuffs, etc.) due to poor maintenance and storage ...
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Using a Heart-rate monitor during race
I've read all about the benefits of using a heart-rate monitor during training to make sure you are in the correct zone for the given type of exercise, i.e. Zone 3 for regular distance training.
My ...
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How to transport airsoft gun(s) internationally?
With the increased security on international (and internal) flights in the last few decades, what is the best way to transport airsoft rifles and pistols between countries?
There are several large ...
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What is the shield-like gear the umpires are wearing at the IPL?
The umpires in this(2016) IPL are wearing a shield like gear on their hands. What is it called?
I have read from a couple of articles that it is for deflecting the ball, thus protecting themselves. ...
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Interpreting table tennis racket stats
I have always been confused by the stats system that is used to rate table tennis rackets. Some companies use a three dimensional scale as: "speed", "control", "spin"; while other companies use other ...
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Inline wheels wobble
I have been playing inline hockey for 15+ years but only recently made a switch from goalie to skater. I had not skated on a team since I was about 12 years old. I only play recreationally, so not ...
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What are the side effects/drawbacks of compression apparel?
I've been running for some time now and every now and then some friend tells me about the benefits of compression apparel.
They say it prevents premature fatigue by smartly, well, compressing the ...
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How does golf technology compensate for the "groove rule" for golf clubs?
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Can V-grooves replicate the performance of U-grooves via golf technology? In other words: How does golf technology compensate for the "groove rule" for golf clubs?
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The United ...
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When selecting a bow, how can I find out what a good poundage for me would be?
I currently have a 30 pound bow which is rather light for me, and I'd like to purchase a new one. I'm guessing 45-50#, but I'm not sure. I'm thinking 60# would probably be too heavy (trying to ...
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Why Cricket Uniform has full pants, even though player need to run?
Why do Cricket Uniforms have full pants, even though players need to run?
Football players wear shorts presumably to help them run more easily.
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What are the advantages of football boots with blades rather than traditional studs?
Having seen various articles about football managers and coaches who believe bladed football boots to be a safety hazard and knowing that some football teams have banned their use, I was wondering ...
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How do I pick the right football size for my children?
I am about to buy a new football, to play on grass with my children. They are not very advanced, but we play regularly and my older child is nearly 150cm tall.
How can I decide which size to get for ...
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Is it allowed to wear inner gloves while batting in cricket?
We can see the wicket keepers always wearing inner gloves on field.
Is it permitted for a batsman to wear inner gloves while batting in
cricket?
Is there any batsman wear them in international ...
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Why do curlers have a stopwatch?
Watching curling, I often see the sweeper seem to start a stopwatch before starting to sweep.
I doesn't seem to make sense that you need a stopwatch in curling. There's no difference whether the ...
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Why have some MLB managers stopped wearing uniforms?
I believe that for many years, MLB managers would always wear the same uniform as their players during games. However, I've been watching more games on TV this year, and it seems that many managers ...
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What kind of ball is used in the FIFA World Cup?
What are the specifications, the FIFA World Cup football needs to have?
I'm looking for weight, size, flight and possibly more info?
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Why do runners wear helmets?
Why do they have to wear knee pads for that matter?
I watched so many matches and I always wondered why the bye runners ever have to wear a helmet?
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Why are tennis balls not airtight?
I know tennis balls go flat (even if all they do is sit there) because the interior of the ball is actually pressurized above normal atmospheric pressure, and over time some of the air leaks out.
The ...
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Mongoose bat, why don't we play test cricket with it?
I saw some matches when batsmen were using Mongoose bats, but why don't they use them in One Day Internationals and Test matches? What difference does it make in cricket?
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What are the differences between Karting shoes?
Looking for a Karting (racing) shoe for a 15 year old. Some have high-tops while others have a low profile.
Some high-tops do not have a cut out above the heel. Would a cut out be beneficial or not? ...
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What are those blue stripes or patches on Balotelli's back?
I've seen a lot of players with those blue stripes or patches like Balotelli wore in the Italy - Germany Euro 2012 semi-final:
What are those stripes / patches/ tapes?
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Determining Goalie Stick Length
As an ice hockey goalie, I find it a bit hard to determine the correct length for my stick while at the store.
I often find myself trying a few different lengths and even after buying it I'm ...
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What are the technical differences between skeleton and luge?
In skeleton, participants run at the start, then dive onto their sled front-first.
In luge, participants begin on their sleds, and use their hands to start before lying back-first.
It has been ...
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Curve of a Cricket Bat
If you see a cricket bat side-ways, you will notice a curve below the bottom half of the bat. What's the purpose of that curve and I have seen different curves in different bats. How does this curve ...
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What is this piece of training equipment called?
What is this fake player cutout thing called? It appears to be mesh. It looks like it's used simply as a visual point-of-reference for certain drills.
You can see it being used in this video.
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Any tips for sealing swimming goggles.masks and keeping water out?
I am having major problem with my goggles. I have 6 pairs of competitive and training grade goggles. If I use the tight low profile goggles when I swim (one hour everyday) I feel pressure above my ...
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Did any tennis tournaments retain Rebound Ace after the Australian Open switched to Plexicushion?
From 1988 to 2007, the Australian Open used Rebound Ace surfaces. In mid-2007, the tournament organisers decided that from 2008, the tournament would instead be played on Plexicushion surfaces. From ...
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What are the main advantages of sit-on-top kayaks? What makes them so popular?
I own a 5.18m Sea-Kayak. Obviously a sit-in type with a watertight spray skirt. It has two hatches which also close to not let water in, even if forcibly submerged.
On my trips to other countries (...
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Cleaning table tennis rubbers
I just bought a new table tennis paddle and I've bought a new cleaner, but I forgot to purchase one of those sponges.
Is there any problem with using a plain microfiber cloth to clean my table tennis ...
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Diagnosing a gun leaking gas
Gun:
Colt 1911 Cybergun 100th anniversary
My Colt 1911 Cybergun is leaking gas either from its magazine or its own valve.
I only have one Magazine so cant check if its a mag issue.
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Ski Length For jumping
I am wanting to get into riding the terrain park, and I was wondering what skis lengths are best for hitting jumps. I've already looked into what the pros and cons for long skis are for normal ...
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How can I choose a type of golf ball to play with?
Personally, I order Titleist Pro V1s and V1xs from eBay. They are great golf balls, in my opinion, without the cost of buying them out-of-the-box (MSRP: $62 USD). I'm not an expert golfer, but I have ...
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How do I make my table tennis paddle's rubber less sticky?
I've only been playing table tennis/ping-pong for about ~3 months now at work. Some of these guys are brutal when it comes to spin. While I have gotten a lot better at handling top/bottom spin, I am ...
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Are there standards for the quality of an Ultimate Frisbee game disc?
Frisbees which were used on the beach or pavement have torn up rims. Frisbees which were used to play fetch have teeth marks and little dents in them. Frisbees which were stepped on get bent, and if ...
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Early Adoption Program for Running Shoes
Is there any sort of early adoption program that vendors offer for running shoes? The reason I ask is that in my case, I'm running a marathon at the end of May. Saucony is releasing the Kinvara 3 just ...
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