Winter is an exciting time for anyone who loves cold weather sports, such as snowboarding, skiing, and hockey. And frankly, none of these sports would exist in current form without plastics. Innovations in plastics have enabled more lightweight, durable, and responsive equipment, as well as tougher protective gear and better insulated, water resistant clothing –…
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We’re now in the heart of tailgating season, which means football fanatics are planning parking lot parties where it’s all about food, drinks and fun. Whether it’s chicken chili, beef burgers or turkey casserole – or sweet tea, keg beer or vino – it’s important to take the right steps to prepare, transport and serve…
Read More…Have you ever gone to the ocean or a lake and watched surfers glide across the water and perform acrobatic stunts in mid-air—behind a kite? Kiteboarding (or kitesurfing) is an extreme sport that combines windsurfing, paragliding, skateboarding and gymnastics by harnessing the power of the wind using specially designed kites. Kiteboarders not only can glide…
Read More…Summer’s here and it’s a great time to be outside having fun and making memories with family and friends. Whether you’re cooking up fun at a beach side bbq or making a cool craft with the kids, plastic plays an integral role in a variety of outdoor activities. Take our poll! What is your favorite…
Read More…Whether gearing up for a motorcycle ride or setting out for the ski slopes, safety gear is essential. Some sports gear manufacturers are taking safety to the next level: wearable plastic airbags that deploy during a fall or crash. Italian company Dainese has developed a wearable air bag system for use in motorcycle racing. Dainese…
Read More…Plastics are playing an ever growing role in cycling, particularly the increasingly popular sport of road racing in which plastics help serious cyclists achieve peak performance. Plastic reinforced with carbon fibers is the material of choice for manufacturers of high performance bikes due to its unique combination of low weight and high strength. Many of…
Read More…Plastics play a role in virtually every element of football – from supporting player safety to bringing the level of play to new heights. Thanks to everyone who entered our contest to win $100 worth of tailgating supplies, including snack bowls, barbecue aprons, mitts and/or attire, from your favorite NFL or college football team! Click…
Read More…Ronnie Dickson, who has been an above the knee amputee for five years,has excelled in sports, specifically rock climbing. Ronnie is an active member of the Challenged Athletes Foundation and is looking forward to completing his prosthetic residency in Orlando, Florida. I believe that when facing anything in life, attitude is everything. From a young…
Read More…Since debuting in Rhode Island in 1995, the X Games have become a global phenomenon, drawing millions of TV viewers for “extreme sports” competitions such as skateboarding, motocross and BMX. From Tony Hawk landing the first 900 (a 2.5 revolution aerial spin on a skateboard), to Travis Pastrana nailing the first double back flip on…
Read More…With more than 250 million players spanning the globe, soccer (or football as it’s known outside the U.S.) is without question the world’s most popular sport. It’s also one of the oldest – the game can be traced back to several ancient cultures, including “football” games more than 3,000 years ago in China. Today’s die-hard…
Read More…Who Needs Snow? Plastics Help Winter Athletes Practice Year-Round Winter sports athletes have to train all year to be ready for winter. How do they do this without year-round snow? Plastics of course! Throughout the years, skiers have found inventive ways to practice their jumps year-round and have often turned to modern technology for help.…
Read More…We all remember the 90s. Grunge culture was at its apex and nothing epitomized the spirit of youth and fun more than the snowboard. Teens and young adults flocked to the board like plaid to Seattle. Skis were passé; the snowboard seemed edgier, hipper, and hotter. Yet in recent years skis have made a big…
Read More…Every so often, tragic accidents in winter sports elevate public discussions of ski helmets – particularly debates on whether wearing them should be mandatory. International data show that although head injuries account for no more than 15 percent of injuries to skiers and snowboarders overall, they are accountable for an estimated 87 percent of deaths.…
Read More…There is evidence of an ancient hockey-like game played across Europe and the First Nations of Eastern Canada.
Read More…Skiing has been an official Olympic sport since the first Winter Olympics were held in Chamonix, France in 1924.
Read More…Without plastic, snowboarding would likely be stuck at its humble beginnings.
Read More…Winter enthusiasts know that getting out in the snow is dependent on the proper equipment.
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