Ever since the advent of the "X Games" in the mid-1990s, Americans have embraced so-called extreme ... new sports, the conversation has been all about the excitement and not about the safety ...

While it is difficult to track injuries due to extreme sports specifically, the facts do point to increased risk with these activities. According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission ...

Because of the extreme speeds and tight corners, there are plenty of crashes, though the boats have roll bars and other safety equipment to protect the occupants ... The event will also be ...

The extreme sports world has been given a second blow ... of an indie magazine to ESPN — the gear has improved. "The safety equipment has gotten exponentially better,” Hawk says. " ...

and the innovators who create new and novel equipment and dispel myths and misconceptions surrounding extreme sports. This exhibition tells the stories of how athletes prepare and train ...

High-tech equipment and better understanding of the ... climbers will put novices on top of the world. As with many extreme sports, Everest offers a test. Amateurs want to know if they can achieve ...

Extreme sports is a broad term used to describe any action or adventure sports that include a high dosage of risk, height, speed, natural challenges, and physical struggle. Considered an ...

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