Adam | Benjamin |
I was ignored as a child, but an advantage is that you can do things that other children whose parents worry about them cannot. For example, l'd go out and climb empty buildings, or climb tall chimneys to see the view. So it was natural that I decided to try rock climbing. I must admit I felt uneasy at first, especially when dealing with things like an overhang, but I learned to love the adrenaline rush. I now particularly enjoy solo climbing. It's great to compete with yourself - and win. I think I'll never stop. | My parents were always very protective of me, always telling me to 'be careful' and not to take risks. And that's probably why I decided to try bungee jumping. What attracted me was the thought of the danger of free-falling. But I had to wait until I was 18, when I no longer needed my parents' consent. It looks easy to do - you just jump from a building, bridge or crane while connected to a large elastic cord - but when I tried it, it was just too much excitement for me. Once and never again. |
Connor | Daniel |
I got my first bike for my 4th birthday and I fell in love with it. I remember how proud my parents were when they saw me ride it. But it was a different story later when I wanted a BMX. They generally disapproved of spending money on extreme sports. Thank goodness for my Grandpa, who came to the rescue. I'm glad he was there to watch me compete for the club cup last year. It now stands proudly on the bookshelf in our living room. | Skating half-pipes is definitely an extreme sport. My friends used to spend hours at the skate park. They were so cool, skating halfpipes, riding rails and jumping steps. Totally extreme! The girls were crazy about them. I used to watch them performing tricks, but it was the end of our friendship. They never asked me to join in - they thought I wouldn't dare. So I stopped going to the skate park. But I'm sure I would have been able to do it if only they had given me the chance. |
Ethan | Finley |
I started surfing on longboards as they are easier for beginners, but very soon I was riding Nu-skool and I was able to cut across the front, face the wave and do tricks. All that catching and riding waves makes me feel free and in sync with nature. Unfortunately, however careful I am as a person, it nearly cost me a broken neck. So now I’m having to watch it on TV until I recover. It’s great to see them ride the surf, but I can’t wait to jump into the sea again and enjoy the elements. | My brother and I are two different people, as if we weren’t brothers at all. He’s a mountain bike addict and does downhill racing, which is seriously fast. After only a year, he started winning competitions because he’s seriously crazy. I always go to watch him, but I spend the time praying he will finish the course safe and sound. When he suggested I took it up, I told him it was quite enough for me to ride an ordinary bike. No broken bones, thank you. My parents would never have allowed it, anyway. They know me too well. |
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