Dare to Try ?

Extreme sports, or , as some people also say action sports or adventurous sports, are physical activities that tend to be dangerous. These sports are associated with an adrenaline rush that is felt by the participants. Any mistake could result in injury or even death. These sports involve speed, height, a high level of physical exertion, and highly specialized gears. You may or may not dare to try it yourself, but there’s no harm in doing this quiz about this kind of sports!

What sport is it?

1.       Using a boat or sailboard as a craft, participants have to move as quickly as possible over a predetermined route. They have to conquer waves and currents as they compete to be the first to reach the target.

2.       An elastic strong rope and a tight knot are needed for this sport. The participant then jumps from a tall structure, such as a building, a bridge, or a crane.

3.       A torch is a must for this activity. It would be better if it’s the kind that you can place on your forehead. Participants should be ready to anticipate water, or slippery passages. But the view of the place where this activity is held is sometimes breath taking.

4.       This activity is done at a certain height. A safety net is necessary and a long stick will help the participants to balance their body. People can also watch this performance in a circus or as a publicity stunt.

5.       Using a light and unmotorized  foot-   launchable aircraft, the participant relies on the wind to do this sport. The craft is usually made of an alumunium alloy. This activity is usually started from a high place, like a cliff, or a mountain.

6.       A small water craft for one is used in this sport, together with a set of paddles. The participant should be able to go to the destined place on a moving body of water. They have to face rock and currents along the journey.

7.       A participant wears a board attached to his or her feet and performs surfing-style aerobatics during free fall. The attachment to the feet is normally made removable, so that if the skydiver loses control or has difficulty opening his parachute, the board can be dropped.

8.       This sport consists of riding a certain kind of bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain. The bikes used share similarities with other bikes, but incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance on rough surface. Because riders are often far from civilization, there is a strong ethic of self-reliance in the sport.

9.       This sport requires a certain kind of vehicle that operates in deep snow of forest. Speed is one of the winning factors in a competition. Participants need to wear a thick coat to deal with low temperatures.

10.   Participants carry a piece of equipment of breathing air into deep water. This apparatus allows them to stay underwater longer than diving with breath-holding techniques. Sometimes they also wear swimfins attached to their feet.