Top 10 Extreme Sports PDF

These are all about the gnarly rides and epic sales. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 extreme sports. For this list, we're looking at recognized extreme sports that involve a bit of skill, technique, and intelligence. So with all due respect...

These are all about the gnarly rides and epic sales. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 extreme sports. For this list, we're looking at recognized extreme sports that involve a bit of skill, technique, and intelligence. So with all due respect to the running of the bulls, which involves running and attentiveness, that event didn't make our list. Number 10, bull riding. Play the game, you take the pain, you know the dangers, and you're willing to pay for them to do what you love doing. So you think you're a tough guy, eh? Well, let's see you last eight seconds getting your ass or twig and berries handed to you on top of a raging bull. Some people get their kicks by running away from such beasts. But whether you're an American rider or one overseas, there's nothing quite like the intensity of preparing for and executing this challenge. You step o one of those bulls, you're ten foot tall and bulletproof. It takes a certain breed to sustain this kind of lifestyle. And while people ock to events to see bull riders do their thing, there's not much they can do when the bull hits the fan. And all of a sudden, going from perfect to horrible. Number 9, volcano sur ng. I push o. Moments later, I'm ass-turning down the pumice. The advent of this 21st century extreme sport has been credited to Zoltan Istvan. And it involves a bumpy ride to the dark side of an actual volcano. That's right, a couple thousand years ago, the poor residents of Pompeii were essentially buried alive thanks to Mount Vesuvius. And now, adventurers ght back against volcanoes, so to speak, by getting all up in their business. Go! Times have changed, of course, but one must always be aware of getting all carved up by chunks of ash and ying debris. Oh yeah, the explosive lava is something to think about as well. Number 8, ice climbing. It's a hundred meter vertical ice shield. Nearly rock hard because the sun never hits it. We all know that mountain climbing is for pansies, right? So that's why this slippery sport has gained such momentum in recent years. We're kidding, of course, as both rock and ice climbers are equally adventurous and crazy. Whether you prefer alpine ice or water ice, the basic laws of nature apply when climbing up a frozen waterfall. One does not simply ice climb. One comes ready with all the appropriate gear, prepared for perhaps the most exhilarating feeling in the world. And maybe a nasty fall. Number 7, high lining. Some of you may already high line on a daily basis, but probably not quite like this. My name is Philippe Petit, I'm a wire walker. Featured in the 2015 lm, The Walk, high lining is the form of slack lining that is done at challenging heights. This sport requires some intellect when setting up the anchor points. And of course, one must be in tip-top shape and be able to focus too, as the ultimate fail would be plummeting to your certain death. It's only been since 2010 that slack lining has really become popular, particularly in the form known as trick lining. And it builds on the examples of past high wire artists for more creative expressions of freedom. Number 6, skateboarding. Alright, so skateboarding probably doesn't seem that extreme these days. At least, not if you're at the Bart Simpson, it's faster than walking skill level. But every self- respecting skater knows that some broken bones are necessary if you wanna call yourself the real deal. We don't really need to explain the essence of this extreme sport, as YouTube has become a haven for countless skateboarding fails. And also some rather impressive feats. The activity is something of a gateway sport for extreme individuals and a culture in its own right. You either skate or you don't. Number 5, creaking, also known as steep creaking. Sure, one may enjoy kayaking or canoeing, but that doesn't necessarily mean you enjoy literal downward spirals o waterfalls. But if this does sound like you, then you're a creaker. Congrats on having a name. What do you need besides a kayak and a death wish? Well, a rst aid kit might come in handy, and you'll certainly need a throw bag and face mask. Those living in the Appalachians have come to know creaking all too well. And there's nothing like experiencing a rst descent, whether it's your own or with somebody else. Beware of chicken heads and sieves, and always creak with con dence. Number 4, ice cross downhill, also known as downhill ice cross. I'm high on my life right now, nothing like it. The average person typically struggles when trying to lace up a pair of ice skates, and even more so with the actual act of skating. But if you grew up playing hockey and know how to maintain a certain balance, then you'll nd some value with ice cross downhill. Here's what fl fi fi fi ff ff fi fi fi ff fl fi  happens. Skaters shoot down a walled track and try not to break their asses. It's just like downhill skiing, except with sharp skates and hard ice. As you can imagine, the average ice cross downhill fail will make anyone wince, especially if you happen to be executing the failure in question. Number 3, motocross. Speaking of ice, the one and only Vanilla Ice once reigned supreme in this extreme sport, as he was reportedly a three-time grand national champion in Dallas. You could say that motocross was the next step up for skaters during the 80s, along with BMX riding. Numerous sub-competitions have emerged from this vehicular activity, whether it be freestyle, supercross, or whatever competitors come up with next. Some y high, while others keep it low. But motocross has long been a favorite among your more liberal motorcycle enthusiasts. Number 2, free climbing. Now the big question. Are you an aid climber or a free climber? Not sure? Well, if you're the former, you'll need some help reaching your destination. But if you're the latter, then you're on your own. Literally. Sure, free climbers take the appropriate measures to prevent, you know, death. But the point of it all centers on the trendy concept of do-it-yourself. There's always that one glance down, and it's out of the corner of your eye. Because once you, like, make the turn and look, you're like, oh man, like, I am high. When you're a kid, you climb trees. But if you're an experienced free climber, you reach a bit higher. Some question the motivation of free climbers, which does make sense. But perhaps you just don't understand the feeling of exhilaration. It'd be sort of like asking a gymnast what they're thinking about while they're doing their routine. Ideally, they're just executing it perfectly. Before we unveil our number one pick, here are some honorable mentions. It feels good to be out here, to be back on the trail, making miles. Number 1, wingsuit ying, also known as wingsuiting. If you're too scared to skydive or base jump, then you de nitely won't be wingsuit ying. With the suit itself emerging in various forms since the late 90s, one may actually transform into a Birdman, a Batman, or even a Squirrel, depending on your stylistic preferences while practicing this sport. Of course, a parachute will be needed for a safe landing, and you may also need a hefty set of balls or a sturdy pair of ovaries. With the arrival of jet-powered wingsuits in recent years, there's no telling how this extreme sport will evolve for space oddities in the coming decades. Do you agree with our list? What's your favorite extreme sport? You just have to hang on and, you know, gure it out and ght. For more mind-blowing top tens published every day, be sure to subscribe to WatchMojo.com. It might not be the toughest route in the world, but given that most people would be happy just to make it up a ight of stairs dressed like this, it's a pretty good e ort. fl fi fl fl ff fl fi fi