Sports Equipment

It wasn't until 1875 that baseball gloves were first used. Before that, players had no protection for their hands. This website describes the kinds of baseball gloves, their uses, and information on taking care of them. There are links to baseball gloves and accessories, Major League baseball products, and baseball information.
(Baseball Equipment)

This bicycle helmet directory includes bicycle helmet manufacturers, distributors, and retailers that are located throughout the United States. Each bicycle helmet vendor listing features a website link and contact information.
(Bicycles)

Bicycle racks are designed to either store or transport bicycles securely. This bicycle rack supplier directory includes bicycle rack vendors that are located in every state of the United States as well as Washington, DC. Each bicycle rack manufacturer, distributor, or retailer listing features a website link and contact information.
(Bicycles)

For more than 30 years, Carolina Golf Cars has been a trusted name when it comes to golf carts, parts and accessories.

Exercise bikes are used for cardiovascular, endurance, and strength training. They are a good, safe way to get exercise and work off stress and have been, in fact, the most popular type of exercise equipment. Exercisebikes.us provides information about the types of bikes available and provides links to exercise equipment manufacturers and retailers.
(Fitness Equipment)

A golf cart is a small motor vehicle in which golfers can ride between shots. This golf cart directory lists golf cart suppliers that are located throughout the USA. Each golf cart vendor listing includes a website link and contact information.
(Golf Equipment)

Golf Club Sets – Monark Golf is an online golf store that provides a wide range of golf club components including golf club sets, drivers and head covers.
(Golf Equipment)

This Golf Equipment and Supplies directory includes golf equipment and supplies retailer pages for every state in the United States plus Washington, DC. Each directory page lists golf equipment and golf supplies retailers located in that state or district, including their organization or website names plus their locations, telephone numbers, and website links.
(Golf Equipment)

This website is full of information for the consumer who is interested in setting up his or her own home gym. It is important to do this correctly or it won't get used. The website provides guidance as to what to get--from the most basic and simple set ups to multi-station equipment. There are also links to advanced fitness, fitness equipment manufacturers, and some related home gym sites.
(Fitness Equipment)

Horse tack refers to saddles, bridles, driving harnesses and any other equipment that is put on a horse for riding or equestrian events. The website provides information about the different types of tack and links to tack suppliers and other horse-related sites.
(Equestrian Gear)

Founded in 1898, the Old Town Canoe Company made wood and canvas canoes in Old Town, Maine. In 2004, the company was acquired by Johnson Outdoors, and today, this reputable enterprise offers a good selection of both canoes and kayaks.
(Canoes)

Started in 2001, online retailer Ozone Billiards offers a selection of pool balls, pool cues, and pool tables, as well as other pool room products and accessories.
(Billiards Equipment)

Perception pioneered the plastic kayak in 1977, which introduced many people to the recreational paddling experience. Today, the company offers a selection of recreational, touring, and angling kayaks.
(Kayaks)

Founded in 1987, the PWIA represents United States personal watercraft manufacturers. The association strives to ensure that personal watercraft and personal watercraft users are treated fairly when government officials consider boating regulations. PWIA supports and actively advocates for reasonable regulations, strong enforcement of boating and navigation laws, and mandatory boating safety education for all PWC operators.
(Personal Watercraft)

A saddle is a leather riding seat that is fastened on the back of a horse or other animal; a harness is a set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other draft animal is controlled by its rider or driver. This saddle and harness directory lists saddle and harness suppliers that are located throughout the United States. Each saddle and harness vendor listing includes a website link and contact information.
(Equestrian Gear)

In 1988, this Canadian manufacturer introduced its first personal watercraft, the Runabout model. Today, this company, a division of Bombardier, offers a broad selection of personal watercraft, jet boats, and accessories.
(Personal Watercraft)

Sports and games are a favorite recreational pursuit for a great many people. This website discusses the importance of specialized sporting equipment for the variety of sports and activities people participate in. Links to sports equipment suppliers, organized by sport, are included. There are also links to sporting goods associations and sports history pages. Visitors can compare sports equipment suppliers and browse through related sports websites.

Surfing in the U.S. dates back to 1885 when three princes from Hawaii came to school on the mainland. An extensive history is available on the "history of surfing" page. Surfshops.us describes the various types of surfboards there are and also discusses wetsuits and other kinds of surfing clothing and equipment. There is a page that explains surfing lingo, as well as links to surfboard manufacturers and local surf shops.
(Surfing Gear)

This Surfboards and Surfwear directory lists surfboard and surfwear retailers in many states of the United States plus Washington, DC. Each directory entry displays its organization or website name as well as its location, phone number, and website link.
(Surfing Gear)

This Tennis Equipment and Supplies directory lists tennis equipment and supplies retailer entries in many States of the USA plus Washington, DC. Each vendor entry lists its organization or website name as well as its location, phone number, and website link.
(Tennis Gear)

For most of tennis history, rackets were made of wooden frames with netting stretched across the middle. In the 1970s, aluminum frames became popular and then composite frames with synthetic string. There are several tennis racket design characteristics that a consumer should know about before making a purchase. These are explained on this site. There are also links to tennis manufacturers and to other tennis information, including the National Library of Medicine's page on tennis elbow.
(Tennis Gear)

Since its founding in 1986, Wilderness Systems kayaks have established reputations as performance and design leaders among recreational boaters and expedition paddlers alike.
(Kayaks)

This Windsurfing and Kitesurfing directory includes windsurfing and kitesurfing product retailer entries for many USA States plus Washington, DC. Each windsurfing products or kitesurfing products retailer entry includes its organization or website name as well as its location, phone number, and website link.