Some Exciting Extreme Sport Adventures

By Damian Papworth

Extreme sports have become an extremely marketable field. Generally, the concept of and extreme sport involves a notable amount of danger and risk of bodily injury. People looking for a break from the ordinary plan extreme sport adventures to not only enjoy their chosen sport in a new way, but experience a different location.

Some extreme sports, such as base jumping, are necessarily for experts only. However, with the right guide and assistance, people can participate in a lot of exciting sports. Tandem skydiving or paragliding, assisted piloting and kiteboarding can all be life changing experiences for beginners who'll see a world outside of what they thought possible.

During December, January and February in South Africa, professional kiteboarders perfect new tricks and train for competitions. This same location offers consistent winds, warm water and amazing scenery for the beginner. The learning curve in this sport is quick with the right equipment and instructor. This offers the student new found confidence and the sensation of flight. Some schools in the area also offer a chance to experience sandboarding or traditional surfing.

Kiteboarding in South Africa is the choice of professionals in the sport to train for competition. It's an exciting opportunity for beginners and intermediates as well. Beginners often find the learning curve quick with the right choice of gear and a good instructor. The towering Drakensberg mountains, interesting wildlife and a warm climate make this a popular venture for those inclined to water sports.

For those who prefer a colder climate, heli-skiing or snowboarding in Alaska makes you feel as though you're on top of the world. Endless powder, the steepest terrain and untouched lines have put Valdez and the Chugach Range on the map for many snow sport enthusiasts. Always seek the experience of a guide and ski with a buddy.

Often, the aim of the adventure is to experience a new location that may be exotic or different. Tasting the local cuisine, participating in sport in such location gives the visitor a sense of belonging to the new environment. Location may include Africa or South America. The adventure often revolves around a specific location for those in the beginning stages of the sport. For those more experienced, the focus is on the sport with the location being more a service to offer more extreme conditions for the experienced athlete.

Safety precautions should always be taken with any extreme sport adventures. Contact the local ski patrol, coast guard of other safety organizations to learn about possible hazardous conditions, general warnings, and to notify others in case you don't make it out of the given area and need emergency assistance. - 31489

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