Take a break from cruising in a catamaran in the Philippines’ majestic waters, and try to take adventure to the next level—the extreme level!
Perhaps your ideal summer getaway is swimming in a beach or diving into the water to have a spectacular view of the rich aquatic life. These are not enough for adventure-seeking people because it is a far cry from their usual adrenaline-pumping activities. It doesn’t make them high and alive. They prefer ‘wet and wild’ water activities.
The common extreme water sports we’ve always heard of are canoeing, jet skiing, white water rafting, and kite surfing. Yet, from time to time, thrill-seekers add a little twist to make what simple more exciting.
Subwing
Have you ever wished you could fly underwater? Subwing lets you have the ability to glide like a manta ray or maneuver like a dolphin. It is an invention of a Norwegian sailor, Simon Sivertsen. His first prototype is a piece of driftwood and it was upgraded to a 4 feet ‘wing’ made of carbon fiber. Daily Mail described the sport as “a hand held fin with two ‘wings’ towed by a speed boat in 2-4 knots (2.3 mph to 4.6 mph).” The rider can maneuver the contraption in any angle he wants. Just don’t forget to gulp air from the surface and always be aware where you are going because you might accidentally plummet into the depths of the sea.
Aqua Hoverboard
It was only last year that the hoverboard was brought to life by several inventors such as Greg Henderson, Ryan Craven and Shane Chen, who was the first one to patent it. But it was first-known in the world of water sports through the brainchild of Zapata Racing (ZR). According to their site, “the Hoverboard by ZR® is a hydro-propelled board connected to the PWC (personal water craft) pump by a hose (18 or 23 m long.” Using this equipment, the rider can reach up to 8 m above the sea, to an average speed of 40 km/h, the site explains.
Surf Kayaking
Originally, sailing with a kayak in the Philippines is a relaxing recreational water activity. It gets a “bit” extreme once you use it to ride waves—large angry waves. Just like the video below. This is similar to whitewater kayaking. The moment you get tired of the rapid waters of the river, the waves of the sea or ocean is your next expedition.
Verrückt
Verrückt
Do you want a rollercoaster of a waterslide? Try the Verrückt, the world’s tallest waterslide as recognized by Guinness World Records. It is the main attraction of Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Kansas City and stands 53.38 m (168 feet 7 inches). It requires 2-3 riders strapped in a raft. You can imagine how tall it is based on the illustration below:
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guinnessworldrecords.com
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Jetsurf
This extreme water sport doesn’t need a PWC to propel you up to staggering heights. It is a combination of a jet ski and a surfboard. Jetsurf is made from Kevlar and carbon fiber with a built-in motor that can reach up to speed of 35 mph and weighs 14 kg.
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