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It was once the case that the term extreme sports related only to a select few activities. Among those worthy of the accolade included sports such as BMX, base jumping, surfing, white water rafting and a few more. Of course everyone always knew that the ‘extreme’ level varied quite radically even within these sports. No one could argue that riding a BMX around a bit was as extreme as throwing yourself off a huge building with only a thin bit of fabric to slow you down before you hit the ground.

Nowadays however the range of sports that fall under the ‘Extreme Sports’ umbrella is quite frankly staggering. You can find everything from the fast-paced power-boating to the absolutely crazy ‘bocking’. In some cases it is no longer impressive enough to turn up to the beach with your surfboards, you now need to be involved in kitesurfing, land yachting, skim boarding and loads of other sports that people have dreamt up whilst presumably under the influence.

Some people think this is a bad thing and that the term ‘Extreme Sports’ should only be reserved for those sports either around from the beginning or that contain an element of danger so great that only those will a bit of screw loose are willing to give them a go. Extreme sport can not be limited to a few people’s opinion though, it is a way of life and therefore can be embraced by anyone and everyone. It’s all about leaving your inhibitions and fears behind and just giving something a go. You might not ‘get it’ right away, and you might have to nurse a few injuries in the mean time, but it’s worth it for the sense of achievement in the end. It’s about picking up some second hand kayaks on a whim and taking them out on the river for a quick blast, and feeling alive when you make it to the still-water in once piece. So the term ‘extreme sports’ has boundaries that are meant to be pushed and that change over time, which is not a bad thing, it’s just evolution.

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