What are: Action Sports?

Extreme Sports Terminology and Glossary

Sky Over Moab - Sandy Gurton
Sky Over Moab - Sandy Gurton
A brief definition of "Action Sports"

Action Sports- sports in which the element of danger is greater than in traditional sports. These sports often feature extremes in height, speed, danger, physical exertion and stunt capabilities. Examples: BMX, BASE jumping, skateboarding, MotoX, kayaking, and climbing. (see also Extreme Sports).

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Jodi Gallegos - Jodi is a lifelong adrenaline junkie who has been drawn to action sports since she fell off of her first skateboard. Any sport in which ...

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