By Jakob Jelling
http://www.kitesurfingnow.com
As with any extreme sport, some people enjoy the warmth of surfing and others prefer the cold weather and would rather skate instead of surf. With this, another popular extreme sport has been created Skatesailing. Skatesailors like to take to the ice and zip around the lake on their two skates. The cost [...]

By Deb Andersen
The first equipment used for surfing no matter which type of surfboard you choose you will be a leash. The leash ties you to the board for two reasons. The first reason is that it gives you something to hold on to that floats when you wipe out and the second [...]

Scotland has taken its place as the new Mecca for white water rafting and extreme sports enthusiasts. With over 120 activity centres around the country you can do it all here - from jumping off cliffs, sliding through canyons and rolling down hills in plastic balls, to more traditional activities such as white water rafting, [...]

Kota Kimbalu is located in Southeast Asia, next to Mountain Kinabalu, the tallest mountain in the region. This area’s water is crystal clear and offers a beautiful environment not only for divers but for those who enjoy sea related activities in general as well. If you enjoy outdoors activities and being in touch with the [...]

By Deb Andersen
The history of surfing began in the South Sea Islands many thousands of years ago and was brought to Hawaii by the first settlers from that area where it was a favorite pastime of the Hawaiian men.
19th Century history of surfing
During the 19th Century the sport of surfing dimmed but did [...]

By Jakob Jelling
http://www.kitesurfingnow.com
As with any extreme sport or sport in general, there is only so much one can do on a surfboard. Enter windsurfing, a popular way to gain speed and air by using a sail attached to the surfboard itself. A windsurf setup consists of a bi-directional surfboard with a sail attached in the [...]

Cozumel Island is known by divers as one of the most interesting places to go and practice their sport. This Mexican island does not only offer a wide variety of diving activities but also extremely clear waters which allow divers to have a visibility of about 150 foot.
Divers who visit Cozumel Island have the opportunity [...]

Kayaking is an increasingly popular sport, and one that has been popular for quite some time now. Kayaks come in many different guises and are made of many different materials in numerous colours for all sorts of activities. When you want to buy new kayaks either for yourself or someone else the best idea is [...]

Whitewater kayaking is an extreme form of kayaking.
Whitewater kayaking is kayaking taken to an extreme. This is basically the combination of whitewater rafting, except that you are in a kayak instead of a raft. This sport has been gaining popularity in recent years, and has even been included in the Summer Olympics of 2004.
Whitewater kayaking [...]

By Jakob Jelling
http://www.kitesurfingnow.com
Just when you think that kiting can be for only a board, think again. With the inception of bigger and more powerful kites, the ability to speed up or move larger objects became a reality. Enter a new extreme sport Kiteboating. Imagine paddling along in a one three man craft with kite harnessing the [...]