Extreme Mountain Biking Explained

By Adrenaline

It is true that mountain biking comes as an extreme sport in itself so how come that ‘extreme mountain biking’ is not seen as a redundant phrase? Well, for starters, you must know that mountain biking comes in various forms, but out of these forms, the extreme performance is by far the most challenging and toughest.

This one requires of its participants to be properly trained into maintaining the skills they have acquired in the past adding new other skills that make them properly prepared to confront with any of the extreme mountain biking categories. Yes, it is not enough that it is called ‘extreme’ but it also comes with different categories, such as free riding, downhill, cross country, dirt jumping, and street riding.

Do You Plan on Buying a Mountain Bike? – Things to Consider

By Adrenaline

When you are out there looking for a mountain bike to buy for you, you must take into account several aspects, but prior to knowing which those aspects are, let me tell you that the most important thing for you is to establish what you plan on using the bike for. There are different types of bikers out there, so you need to decide which one is your type:

• Are you the mountain biking type? In this case you will have to confront with abrupt tracks, rocky and rugged mountain terrains.
• Are you more of a biker who likes unpaved trails and roads for their biking experience? In this case you will be less exposed to dangerous tracks but there is however a level of risks on these types of tracks.
• Are you more of a city biker? Then you will have to ride more on bike paths and paved roads.

Kite Surfing

By Adrenaline

Kite surfing is an extreme water sport that uniquely combines numerous other activities, including surfing, paragliding and even gymnastics. To put it simply, kite surfers will utilized the wind via the kite in propelling their surfboard across the surface of the water. While you can utilize a standard board for this activity, it is recommended to opt for one that includes straps or binds for your feet in order to exercise more control and be able to perform more complex moves easily and safely.

Kite surfing is not regulated by any internationally recognized organization at this point, although groups like IKA or IKO are doing their best in training extreme water sports enthusiasts on the correct ways to practice this activity in a safe manner. At the same time, IKO provides kite surfing certifications upon training.

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Hang Gliding

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Hang gliding is regarded as one of the most exciting adventures in which you get to pilot a non-motorized aircraft that can be launched into the air using only your feet. The hang glider, which is also referred to as a delta plane, consists of the frame commonly made from aluminum and composite materials, onto which the fabric that provides air gliding capabilities is attached.

How hang gliding works

When hang gliding, you will be suspended from the aforementioned frame and you will be able to exercise control over the altitude or direction by translating the weight of your body against the steering frame. It is also important to note that some of the newest hang gliders will include control solutions similar to a motorized aircraft, but most enthusiasts consider that they take some of the fun out of hang gliding. Initially, when the delta planes were not yet optimized, you would not be allowed to glide in steep hilly zones, due to the control limitations. The good news is that these aircrafts have come a long way since then and nowadays few restrictions regarding the layout of the area will apply.

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Parkour

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While it is true that many people still do not accept the fact that Parkour is a standalone extreme sport, the nature of this physical activity as well as the risks involved in practising it has helped it gain numerous adepts around the world.

To define Parkour, it suffices to say that this non-competitive discipline comprises of moving quickly through an obstacle course, often represented by normal urban settings. In other words, you have to vault, jump, run, climb or roll and basically do anything in your power to reach a pre-established destination in a fast and exciting manner.

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