Other Extreme Sports

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Professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters put their bodies and lives on the line when they step into a fighting arena. They fight in organizations such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Pride Fighting Championships and the ... more »
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This is how to fly off a cliff with little special equipment.. more »
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Powered paragliding is an extreme sport. The vehicle includes a paraglider wing, harness, landing gear and straps. The pilot wears a paramotor on his back. Unlike other flying sports, the pilot can climb and fly level. Pilots do not need a ... more »
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Paragliding is one of the world's most extreme sports and one of the most popular. You can up the ante on the extreme nature of this sport by attaching a powered trike to the parachute and "riding" through the sky. All it takes is a little ... more »
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need a little help packing a parasail or parachute? here is the roll method.. more »
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Freediving gives you an opportunity to enjoy the undersea world without the burdens of scuba tanks or a Snuba line. During your freedive, you'll move with less effort and enjoy the envelopment of total underwater freedom. A beginner skill level ... more »
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Free diving is done without scuba equipment. Different underwater activities and sports may involve free diving such as spear fishing and synchronized swimming. Some individuals participate in free diving competitions. After taking a single ... more »
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A frontside grind is a basic skating trick that looks stylish once you've got it down. Learning the stunt is your ticket to more difficult grinds and tricks. Frontside grinds can be complex on their own or combined with more complicated tricks. ... more »
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Rock climbing is all the ascent. Usually bigger the better. As the peaks become larger, rappels grow longer. On long rappels you may need to tie two ropes together in order to have enough length to safely get to the ground. A double ... more »
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Off roading can be a great experience if done correctly and so that you do not injure anyone in the car or elsewhere. It is best done in far-off areas like farmland or in the country. It is an adrenaline pumping sport, so make sure you have your ... more »
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It can be an adventure, spending the day maneuvering your Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) up and down rocky back roads and trails. Considered an “extreme” sport by some, off-roading requires nerves of steel and good driving skills. In addition, you ... more »
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Squirt boating is a mix of kayaking and submarining. It's a sport that's capturing the attention of the white water world, and giving adventure to those for whom kayaking was not quite enough. You can do it to!.. more »
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When it's not football season, there isn't much to do around Tallahassee, Florida, so students at Florida State University can travel just under an hour away to go tubing down a river... more »
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OK, let's all admit it. We all like to make faces at ourselves in the mirror, right? And why not? It's perfectly normal, I think!.. more »
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Before you begin kitesurfing, you need to inflate your kite. Inflating a kite is a simple process and, depending on the size, it should not take more than a few minutes. Once this step is done, you're ready to enjoy the thrill of kitesurfing... more »
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Cruising through the water on a jet ski is great fun for both teenagers and adults. The sport is easy to learn, although some safety precautions must be followed to protect yourself and those around you. This is how you enjoy yourself safely on a ... more »
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If you're not familiar with the Hash House Harriers, take this opportunity to be enlightened. The Hash House Harriers are either considered a running club or a drinking club. Some would say they are a drinking club with a running problem. Either ... more »
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Whether you jump off of a platform or a cliff, there is a certain adrenaline rush that accompanies the fall. Jumping off of a high spot into water is inherently dangerous. Take all the necessary precautions before you jump to ensure the safety of ... more »
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Successfully jumping on a dirt bike takes a lot of practice and skill. You should have guidance and training from an experienced dirt bike jumper before trying to jump on a dirt bike. Aside from the skill required to jump a bike, there are ... more »
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A kickflip underflip on a Tech Deck is really two tricks in one. The trick is a little challenging but not impossible with a little practice. You can learn the trick if you break it down and learn the first trick before you move on to the second ... more »
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Kite skating is an extreme sport that uses powerful, controlled kites with specially designed inline skates. Kite skaters can reach speeds on flat terrain of over 60 mph. Follow these steps to get started in the exciting sport of kite skating... more »
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Paintball, a competitive sport enjoyed by men, women and children of all ages worldwide, serves as a composite of the "Hide and Seek" and "Tag" games. To play it, interested people must learn basic lingo and terms to increase more effective team ... more »
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The term roller derby conjures an image of skaters in the 1970s sporting disco wear and practically wrestling each other on wheels. Today's derby is primarily a female amateur sport where participants boasting burlesque-like costumes and names ... more »
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Parkour as an extreme sport has exploded in popularity in recent years and been widely publicized through debuts in film and on television. If you're interested in starting parkour, the very first skill you need to learn is how to land, since you ... more »