Слайд 2An extreme sport is a popular term for certain activities perceived as having a high level
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of inherent danger, and that are counter-cultural. These activities often involve speed, height, a high level of physical exertion, and highly specialized gear or spectacular stunts.
Слайд 3Bungee jumping
Bungee jumping (also spelled "Bungy" jumping) is an activity that involves jumping from
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a tall structure while connected to a large elastic cord.
Слайд 4The tall structure is usually a fixed object, such as a building, bridge
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or crane; but it is also possible to jump from a movable object, such as a hot-air-balloon or helicopter, that has the ability to hover above the ground. The thrill comes as much from the free-falling as from the rebounds.
Слайд 5Mountain biking
Mountain biking is a sport which consists of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, using
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specially adapted mountain bikes or hybrid/cross road bikes.
Слайд 6Mountain bikes share similarities with other bikes, but incorporate features designed to
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enhance durability and performance in rough terrain.
Слайд 7Ice diving
Ice diving is a type of penetration diving where the dive takes place under ice. Because
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diving under ice places the diver in an overhead environment typically with only a single entry/exit point.
Слайд 8It is considered an advanced type of diving requiring special training (although
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whether it constitutes technical diving is part of a wider debate within the diving community). Ice diving should not be attempted by anyone not trained (or in training) by a qualified instructor.
Слайд 9Sky surfing
Sky surfing is a type of skydiving in which the skydiver wears a board
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attached to his or her feet and performs surfing-style aerobatics during freefall. The boards used are generally smaller than actual surfboards, and look more like snowboards or large skateboards.
Слайд 10The attachment to the feet is normally made removable, so that if
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the skydiver loses control or has difficulty opening their parachute, the board can be jettisoned.
Слайд 11Snowboarding
Snowboarding is a sport that involves descending a slope that is covered with
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snow on a snowboard attached to a rider's feet using a special boot set into a flexible mounted binding. The development of snowboarding was inspired by skateboarding, surfing and skiing.
Слайд 12It was developed in the U.S.A. in the 1960s and the 1970s by renowned
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extreme sports 'junkie' and snowboard expert Francis Wilkinson and became a Winter Olympic Sport in 1998. The first snowboards were manufactured by the modern day Burton Snowboards company.
Слайд 13white water rafting
Rafting or white water rafting is a challenging recreational activity using an inflatable raft to
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navigate a river or other bodies of water.
Слайд 14This is usually done on white water or different degrees of rough water, in
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order to thrill and excite the raft passengers. The development of this activity as a leisure sport has become popular since the mid-1970s.