Other Extreme Sports

A climbing harness is an essential piece of rock-climbing equipment. The harness is used to make sure that the individual is secure while he is climbing. The harness does not have to be elaborate;...

Repelling harnesses can be difficult to make; however, there is a simple harness that can be made from a 9-foot piece of rope. This is called the Swiss seat, and when made properly, is nearly as...

Learn how to fold up your kite after kiteboarding, in this free video.

Learn kiteboarding safety tips in this free video clip.

Learn how to use the harness on a kiteboard, in this free video.

Learn basic kiteboarding essentials such as using the body harness and bar, in this free video lesson.

In this free instructional video lesson an expert will discuss the basic essentials of kite landboarding, such as how to put on your harness.

Learn how to adjust the harness on a hang glider in this free extreme sports video lesson from our hang-gliding expert and professional hang-glider pilot.

When doing any extreme sport, the most important factor to consider is safety. Making sure your equipment is fully functional and properly secure is something that should always be checked first....

An extreme sport for the novice or advanced thrill-seeker, kiteboarding pairs a surfboard with a sail-like kite to create a fun, challenging sport. To prepare for kiteboarding, you'll need the...

Paragliding is a skill that takes time to learn and requires good attention to detail. As you begin the ascent and launch, your wing is up. You are scooted back into a sitting position when the...

Safety is the first priority when rock climbing. The gear can protect you only if used correctly. Although there are other options, it is a standard in the climbing community to use a figure eight...

Kite jumping is an extreme sport that uses the wind to launch riders high into the air. The key to jumping is the harness, which lets a jumper flip, spin and do other tricks in midair. Since a...