Extreme Sports

What makes People do Extreme Sports
Wonder what makes people do extreme sports? Find the answers right here...

Top Ten Extreme Sports
Are you interested in extreme sports? Do you want to know all about them? Then read on to find out all about the top ten extreme sports.

History of Extreme Sports
Extreme sports comprise of the sport activities, which bear an element of adventure. They are popular among those brave ones who crave for thrill and excitement. To know about the history of extreme sports, read on…

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Issues Ban on Tube Kiting
An extreme water sport that involves a rider standing inside a large rubber tube while being pulled by a speedboat has resulted in multiple deaths, prompting Army officials to ban the practice on Corps waterways

Harder Than Winning Gold at the Olympics?
Both winning medals at the Olympics and scaling mountains are demanding tasks. One has a quicker ending than the other.

Children Today Are Mollycoddled Prisoners - It's No Surprise They Turn Into Extreme Sports Fanatics
If I'd spent my first 18 years doing time in a cotton-wool cell, I'd snowboard off a cliff too

Extreme Sports Holidays in the Algarve
With a multitude of different holiday destinations on every continent, there has never been more of a choice for tourists and backpackers who are looking to satisfy their inner adrenaline junkies. From surfing to sky-diving, kayaking to kite-surfing and any kind of activity you use a board for. Extreme sports holidays offer the chance to do something a little different during your trip abroad.

Father Questions Safety After River Sports Death
Father of backpacker who drowned while river boarding calls for the review of companies offering extreme sports

Why People Take Sport to Extremes
Laura Barton: 'It's proving oneself privately and personally,' says psychologist Dr Amanda Williams. 'Some people are more into risk-taking. It's just taking something that is normally a pleasure to a much more passionate level.'

Six Safety Guidelines During Camping
Camping is fun. There is no doubt about that. But as harmless as camping may seem compared to extreme sports and activities like bungee jumping or rock climbing, you still need to always be cautious about your safety during a camping trip.

The Proper Sports Nutrition For Extreme Sports
Learn more about the sports nutrition needed in extreme sports to help improve fitness and overall sporting performance.

A Typical Paraglider Pilot? - No Such Thing!
There really aren't any typical paraglider pilots. In particular, you won't find too many fitting the Extreme Sports stereotype. This article looks at the extremes of paraglider pilots in various categories. Be prepared to be surprised! Be prepared to consider going for a ride in a paraglider one day, no matter who you are.

Paragliding - How Safe Is It, And What Are The Stats?
How safe is paragliding? The good news is, it's safer than it's Extreme Sports image would have you think. Of all the so-called Extreme Sports, paragliding has perhaps the widest range of participants.

Blue Skies for Extreme Sports
Living life to the full in an environment of self-challenge is a philosophy pursued by many people in today's affluent world.

Less Extreme Adventures
Some less extreme adventures for travelers not ready to risk or spend as much.

Athens Taxi Rides – Extreme Sports
Athens doesn't have any roller coasters to speak of, but the taxi drivers do their best to make up for it.

Fitness Campaign Goes to Extremes
High adrenaline extreme sports are being advocated as a way of encouraging young people to take up exercise and reverse a tendency towards indolence among 16- to 25-year-olds.

If It Can't Kill You, It Just Isn't Sporting
Skateboarding: From skateboarding down a volcano to barefoot skiing on snow, Britons abandon team games for extreme sports.

Death in the Depths: the Divers Willing to Pay the Price of Taking Sport to Extremes
Descent to 270 metres proved irresistible, and fatal, for two men.

Snowboarders Get Lift Over Bowlers
October 1: Extreme sports such as snowboarding and skydiving are to be funded by Sport England. Radical, dude!

Screen Break: Extreme Race to Avoid Being Yesterday's Nutter
Screen Break tunes in to the Extreme Sport Channel and discovers the ability to cushion any high-impact landing with a mattress stuffed full of fifties is essential for all participants.

Freediving records broken
A British-born diver was celebrating last night after shattering one of the world's most extreme sporting records.

Extreme Sports: X Factor
So you say your into extreme sports? Here are three new ideas for your consideration.