Extreme sport (also called action sport , adventure sport, and adventurous sport) is a general term for sports featuring speed, height, danger, a high level of physical exertion, highly specialized gear, or spectacular stunts. A feature of such activities in the view of some is their alleged capacity to induce a so-called adrenaline rush in participants (a misnomer, since often the rush or high obtained is a product of increased levels of dopamine endorphins and serotonin). Another characteristic of activities so labeled is they tend to be individual rather than team sports. Extreme sports can include both competitive and non-competitive activities.

Marketing and changing definitions of the term

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Extreme sports are often associated with young adults wishing to push themselves to the limits of their physical ability and fear, in turn pushing the boundaries of a particular sport. This youthful demographic accounts too for extreme sports' frequent association with youth culture, including its clothing, fashions, and music.

Some contend that the distinction between an extreme sport and a conventional one is as much to do with marketing as it is to do with perceptions about levels of danger involved or the amount of adrenaline generated. Snowboarding thus has a more extreme image than skiing due to differing marketing strategies and the fact of being a newer sport, even though skiing is a faster and at least equally dangerous activity. Furthermore a sport like Rugby Union, though dangerous and adrenaline-inducing, would not fall into the category of extreme sports due to its traditional image. Scuba diving is not often categorized as an extreme sport these days, despite the level of danger and physical exertion, because of its primarily adult demographic. Another example: compare the perception of demolition derby, not usually thought of as an extreme sport, to that of BMX racing, which is. Demolition derby has an adult demographic, BMX is a youth sport.

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FORD TAURUS SHO SPOILER - RARE FIND - $50
noreply@blogger.com (kalenj) Sat, 08 Sep 2007 14:57:00 -0000
For sale I have a White SHO spoiler from a 1996 Ford Taurus SHO (skateboard type). $ 50.00 OBO. This spoiler is quite rare around here and will be a unique upgrade to any 1996 - 1999 Ford Taurus. It can be added to any car. I also have the rear trunk lid minus the lightbar from the same car. $ 30.00 OBO. Note: I strongly suggest getting the trunk lid with the original factory holes for the spoiler, even tho is not a difficult task, those holes can be a big headache. I MUST SELL IT. I WILL TAKE ANY REASONABLE AND SERIOUS OFFER. LEAVE A MESSAGE
Element Bam Margera Radiate Skateboard Complete - $80
noreply@blogger.com (kalenj) Sat, 08 Sep 2007 14:55:00 -0000
same exact as the picture shown, element wheels and element trucks.
Skateboard Quarter Pipe - $175
noreply@blogger.com (kalenj) Sat, 08 Sep 2007 14:54:00 -0000
i built this quarter pipe a few months ago. i skated it once or twice and then put it in my garage and its been sitting there ever since. it is 4 feet wide and 27 inches tall. the deck on top is 23 inches by 4 feet.it was built for skating, but bikes, roller blades, scooters, whatever can be used on it.it comes with wheels for easy transportation and there are 2 layers of 1/4 inch ply on the transition. the deck and sides are made of 1/2 inch particle wood which is stronger and more water resistant than plywood. the coping is held to the wood using liquid nails, so it will never come loose. it was nail gunned and then drilled together so it is built to last.
Skateboard - Arbor Bamboo Longboard
noreply@blogger.com (kalenj) Sat, 08 Sep 2007 01:44:00 -0000
I bought this a couple months ago when i decided that i wanted to pick up a new hobby and it has NEVER BEEN USED....Bamboo PinThe Pin's the classic, tapered carver with an oversize wheel base and wide mid-section for deep, open stance, lock-and-hold skating.EcoTechnology: Bamboo PlyBamboo is an amazingly renewable, environmentally friendly material. It’s incredibly strong; yet light, flexible, and resistant to compression. The natural bamboo deck-ply improved return and resilience, while adding a clean, Zen flavor.SPECIFICATIONS Length 46"Wide Point 9.50"Wheel Base 31"Deck Concave
Vintage Aluminum skateboard $75 OBO - $75
noreply@blogger.com (kalenj) Sat, 08 Sep 2007 01:36:00 -0000
Vintage aluminum skateboard.All is original except for the wheels. Old ones were worn, so I replaced with big red juicey Sector 9 wheels. Trucks are okay. I might replace with better ones.The deck is green aluminum w/ minor scratches(looks really cool). It flexes and seems to be indestructible.(70's single kick style)Here is original ad I found online....Bengel ss compsomething about manufactured out of Westminster, ca and high grade aluminum...blah, blah, blah
2007 FALL 4STAR SKATEBOARD CLOTHING~ - $35
noreply@blogger.com (kalenj) Sat, 08 Sep 2007 01:33:00 -0000
HERE IS 4STAR CLOTHING ~ 1. CONZALES KHAKI 32 34 EACH $352.CARROLL 32 34 EACH $353. PIRATE CRWON CREW M L EACH $20everything brand new !!!if you interesting just e-mail me!!! moonster01@hotmail.compick up only~

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Coming attraction: Tony Hawk tour to soar on LI - Newsday
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:23:08 -0000
Coming attraction: Tony Hawk tour to soar on LINewsday, NY - 3 hours agoHis stop on Long Island comes at the midway point of the national tour that began on July 18 and will travel to outdoor venues at state fairs, sports arenas ...Slideshow: Extreme sports tour flies high in Va. Beach WVEC.com (subscription)all 3 news articles
Extreme sports has growing fanbase - Sun-Sentinel.com
Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:32:37 -0000
Extreme sports has growing fanbaseSun-Sentinel.com, FL - 9 hours agoMore than 60 percent of participants engage in the sport 13-plus days a year. One of its biggest challenges is getting access to proper venues. ...
Nike seeks extreme reaction from tricked-out truck - SmartBrief
Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:28:32 -0000
Nike seeks extreme reaction from tricked-out truckSmartBrief, DC - Aug 5, 2008For its first job for the Nike 6.0 Extreme Sports Group, Hub Strategy rigged a 1959 amphibious truck with a skate ramp, surf racks, skateboard rails, ...

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