• There are over 100 extreme sports in the world. It is a multi million dollar industry.

Earth

•  Earth based extreme sports include; Skateboarding, Longboarding, Mountain Boarding, Sandboarding, Drifting, BMX, Motocross, FMX, Aggressive Inline Skating, Mountain Biking, and Caving

Water

•  Water based extreme sports include; Surfing, Waterskiing, Body Boarding, Wakeboarding, Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Cave diving, Flowboarding, Paddle surfing / Stand up paddle, Kayaking, Cliff Jumping, Coasteering, Scuba Diving, and Knee Boarding.

Snow and Ice

•  Snow and ice based extreme sports include; Snowboarding, Skiing, Ice Climbing, Snowmobiling, Snow Kiting, Monoskiing, Snowblading, Heli Skiing, Glacier Trekking, Ski Touring, Ice Driving, and Sledding/Tobogganing.

Air

•  Air based extreme sports include; Base Jumping, SkyDiving, Wing Suiting, Bungee Jumping, High-lining, Hang Gliding, Paragliding, Micro Lighting, Canyon Swing, and Sling Shot.

Most Extreme Sports

• The most extreme sports in the world based on their level of danger are; Base jumping, Heli-Skiing, Cave Diving, Big-Wave Surfing, and Mountain Climbing.

What Motivates People to Participate in Extreme Sports

• While people who participate in extreme sports are normally seen as irresponsible risk takers. However, research has found that they are highly trained individuals who feel the activity is life-enhancing and life-changing.

Benefits of Extreme Sports

• Extreme sports help people stay centered.
• Enhances your fear management skills.
•  Boosts self-confidence.