What crazy stunts have these extreme athletes been up to?

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The discussion revolves around extreme sports and the associated risks, with participants sharing videos of mishaps and expressing their thoughts on the dangers involved in such activities. The scope includes personal anecdotes, reactions to extreme sports videos, and reflections on safety in sports.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares a video of a workout mishap and expresses concern about the risks of extreme sports, suggesting they might abandon their scooter.
  • Another participant comments that the individual in the video got what they deserved for attempting a dangerous exercise.
  • Several participants react to the pain depicted in the videos, with one stating that it must have hurt significantly.
  • Another participant humorously declares they will give up bowling due to perceived dangers, echoing sentiments about the increasing risks in sports.
  • One participant expresses a preference for safer exercises, like normal sit-ups, over extreme sports.
  • Another participant shares enthusiasm for a video showcasing a "Real-life Spiderman," noting the impressive skills of the climber and reflecting on their own experiences with technical rock-climbing.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express a shared concern about the dangers of extreme sports, but there are differing views on whether the risks are worth taking. Some participants seem to advocate for caution, while others show admiration for the skills displayed in extreme sports.

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Participants reference specific videos that illustrate their points, but the discussion does not delve into the technical aspects of the sports themselves or the safety measures that could be taken.

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Individuals interested in extreme sports, safety in sports, or personal anecdotes related to athletic mishaps may find this discussion engaging.

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It just isn't worth it. http://www.extremesportclips.com/video/2385/Workout-Mishap.html

I think I'll throw away my scooter, too. http://www.extremesportclips.com/video/680/Sweet-Scooter-Jump.html (and obnoxious friend).

Ever notice how much work you get done right around the holidays. :redface:

Ouch! I think this guy did permanent damage to himself. http://www.extremesportclips.com/video/448/Tree-Bungie.html . I'm not sure what he was trying to do but it reminds me of when my 7-year-old daughter tied herself to the seat of the swing and tried to show her sister how she could swing with no hands.
 
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thats what he gets for doing a stupid exercise
 
Holy crap. That must have hurt.
 
OK, I'm giving up bowling, too. Bowling mishap

The world's just getting too dangerous.
 
That couldn't have felt good at all. This is why I just do normal sit ups. It just is not worth the risk to do anything else.:smile:
 
I love this one.

http://www.extremesportclips.com/video/450/Real-life-Spiderman.html"
 
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OK, I'm giving up bowling, too. Bowling mishap

The world's just getting too dangerous.
Wow... I thought it was real for a second. :smile:
 
Math Jeans said:
I love this one.

http://www.extremesportclips.com/video/450/Real-life-Spiderman.html"
Ditto! This guy is scary. I have done technical rock-climbing, and though some of the finger-jams in cracks look more impressive than they are in real life, this guy is WAY good. On my first climb, my next-door neighbor's climbing partners had finals to deal with and he was facing a deadline to submit his guide to the Appalachian Mountain Club, so he drafted me as a climbing partner, and luckily, his wife's feet were about the same size as mine, so I could use her boots. I'm glad Maine has a whole lot more granite than sandstone/schist, etc.:smile:
 
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