Skeleton is a winter sport in which a person rides a small sled, called a “skeleton bobsled” or “skeleton sleigh,” down a frozen track while lying on their backs and facing forward. The name of the sport and the sled may have come from the skeleton-like look of the sled. The race … Read more
Participants in zorbing, an extreme sport that involves rolling around in an inflatable ball, get a good workout. On a slope or a leveled surface, it’s usually practiced on. A variety of materials can be used for the ramps, including wood and metal. Popular at theme parks where it’s done on water, … Read more
Slacklining is a sport in which you walk on a thin piece of webbing made of synthetic fibers that is stretched between two fixed points, usually two trees. Slacklining is its own sport, with many different styles and disciplines, championships, and even people who do it for a living. Slacklines are also … Read more
There are various names for the sport of “power-rizing,” “blade running,” and “jump stilting,” in which athletes use special leg attachments called jump stilts, a curved stilt with springs that enable the wearer to jump to great heights. Stilts can increase a runner’s speed up to 30 miles per hour, according to … Read more
Wingsuit flying, also called “wingsuiting,” is an extreme aerosport that lets people fly through the air, which is against the laws of nature. It has a special jumpsuit called a “wingsuit” that makes this type of practice so exciting. The suit makes the body’s surface area bigger, which could help the person … Read more
Double-bladed paddle kayaking, also known as kanusport in some countries, is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. Large mammals like walruses and whales were traditionally hunted in kayaks (from the Inuit word qayak). They were small enough to be highly maneuverable for chasing prey, with kayaks ranging in length from 3.6 meters … Read more
A type of inline skating known as aggressive inline skating is typically done on half pipes, skateparks, and urban obstacles. Street skating is typically done on ledges, rails, and also by leaping very high heights called “gaps.” In parks, inline skating is typically performed on a variety of obstacles that include bowls … Read more
Ice-based kite ice skating, also known as kite skating, para-skating, or para ice skating, is a sport in which participants skate across frozen rivers, lakes, and other frozen surfaces while being propelled by a sizable, controllable kite. By angling a standard diamond-shaped kite, similar to how a sailboat can adjust its direction … Read more