EXTREME SPORTS

 

Have you ever tried any of these extreme sports? I would like to do it! Extreme or so-called action sports include a variety of activities with high levels of adrenaline that appeal to adventure lovers.  

Freshwater cave diving 

Ocean scuba is extreme enough for someone, but descending into a hole in the earth to explore a submerged cave system is next-level stuff. Stalactites are usually the big draw.  

Volcano Boarding 

This sport is practised on the slopes of a volcano. Surfers usually hike up to the top of the volcano and surf down either sitting or standing on a board. There are, of course, a lot of risks involved, such as being hit by falling lava or breathing in poisonous gases. The volcanic ash can also cut the surfer so protective clothing and goggles should be worn when volcano surfing.  

Bungee Jumping 

It consists in jumping from a high structure whilst the participant’s feet are connected to an elastic cord. Once the jumper has jumped from the structure the elastic cord bounces before coming to stillness.  

Ice Climbing 

Ice climbing is often practised on features such as icefalls, frozen waterfalls, cliffs and rock slabs covered with frozen ice. Depending on the type of ice and feature that is being climbed, the climber will choose specialised equipment to help them reach the top of the feature. Equipment ranges from specific ice climbing boots, ice axes and ice screws.  

Slacklining 

Participants manoeuvre across a strip of nylon held taut between two anchor points just above the ground. It might not look particularly extreme, but it’s very tough!!!  

Skydiving 

This extreme sport consists in the skydiver jumping out of an airplane mid flight and using a parachute to land safely to the ground.  

Whitewater rafting 

Whitewater rafters navigate rapids graded from one to five (anything higher is considered undraftable) in an inflatable boat.

Parkour Developed from military training, the idea of Parkour is to get from one point to another without using any aid. Usually practised in complex locations, participants must use running, climbing and jumping to their greatest ability in order to overcome natural or urban hurdles.  

Motocross 

In this popular off-road motorcycle activity, riders use specific robust motorcycles to travel through a track with hills, jumps and sharp corners.

Base Jumping 

Base Jumping consists in using a wingsuit to fly from a fixed structure. One of the most dangerous extreme sports, Base Jumping is even illegal in some counties.  

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