TOP 10 extreme entertainment
Do you think that screaming loudly while hitting a tennis ball is extreme? Try jumping out of a plane in a wingsuit - a winged fabric suit, and then land without using a parachute. Or from a skyscraper, but so that there is barely enough time to open the parachute. This is where the real adrenaline is. For most people, the activities described below seem completely crazy, but anyone who has tried it at least once will confirm - Only in such moments do you feel like the master of fate.
There is one thing though. If you want to try some of the crazy things on offer, get your wallet ready. These types of activities are the most expensive hobbies in the world., and even just on preparation, training and equipment you will have to spend hundreds of dollars. If you prefer traditional entertainment to extreme ones, feel free to go to. Lovers of nightlife and spectacular sensations will enjoy this place, where there is no end to entertainment.
10. Bungee jumping: $150-420/jump
If you want to feel what an adrenaline rush is, go bungee jumping. Jump down from an unreal height. The person is held only by an elastic cable, which will spring until it stops completely. Thus, even after falling, you will continue to bounce helplessly in the air for some time. The objects for jumping are not only towers and high-rise buildings, but also moving vehicles, for example, a helicopter or a hot air balloon.
The price of the pleasure varies from $150 to $450 - the cost of the opportunity to jump from the famous bridge in Sibenik, Croatia. You don't need to buy any additional equipment to jump. Everything you need is provided by the operator. Keep in mind that jumping like this can become addictive.
9. Heli-skiing: $800-1,200/trip
Helly skiing is a special type of alpine skiing, suitable for those to whom an ordinary slope seems like a children's sandbox. In search of adrenaline, heli-skilling enthusiasts ascend by helicopter to pre-designated mountain peaks, and then glide down pristine, snow-white slopes. There are only a few companies in the world offering helicopter rides among mountain peaks.. This sport is extremely dangerous, since you never know in advance what awaits you on the slope, what the surface is, what the weather conditions are in that area, and whether your equipment will fail.
8. River rafting, rafting: $1,400/trip
A rather complex sport that requires a certain amount of physical training is whitewater rafting on an inflatable boat.. For
- Many surprises will await you during your journey:
- underwater whirlpools,
- stones,
- unexpected waterfalls,
- sharp turns,
- strong currents.
All this carries a high risk of fractures and injuries. To stay alive and arrive at your destination safe and sound, you need special training. A high-quality alloy will cost at least $1,000, plus about $400 will need to be spent on equipment and protective gear. For beginners, you can find cheaper options with safer descent conditions. A half-day rafting trip will cost about $130, and a full day will cost $200.
7. BASE jumping: $1,700-2,000/jump
This type of entertainment is not only extremely dangerous, in a number of countries it is officially banned. For the start, a site is selected on a section of rock or building, located at approximately 600 meters in height. From here, daredevils jump down, armed with parachutes. This altitude assumes that you only have a few seconds to open your parachute and avoid hitting the ground.
An adrenaline rush is guaranteed. BASE jumping requires a parachute that is different from the classic one. Its cost can reach up to $1,500. A suit and helmet will cost about $500. Don’t forget about the costs of being able to get to the most interesting sites in the world, and these are considerable transportation costs.
6. Rock climbing: $600-2,000/trip and equipment
Rock climbing is the conquest of mountains, relying on one's own strength and equipment for insurance.. But some crazy people prefer to leave their insurance at home and hit the road, armed only with special boots and a bag of chalk. One small mistake and nothing can stop you from falling. Basic equipment:
- climbing boots,
- ropes and cables,
- wires,
- helmet,
- bag with chalk.
The total cost can be about 35 thousand rubles. Transportation costs take up a significant share. Conquering mountain peaks in all parts of the planet is not a cheap endeavor.
This sport involves jumping from a flying vehicle - an airplane or helicopter. For some time, before the parachute opens, you will be in free flight, and then smoothly, within a few minutes, will fall to the ground.
A complete set of necessary equipment, including:
- container,
- main dome,
- reserve canopy,
- helmet,
- altimeter,
- other protective equipment,
can be about $5,000. The cost of the jump varies depending on the country and the company providing the jumps. For beginners, tandem flights are offered, as well as training in special schools.
4. Flights in a wingsuit: $2,000-5,000/jump and equipment
If you've ever dreamed of feeling like a bird soaring in the sky, you can make it happen by taking an unforgettable flight in wingsuit - a special overalls equipped with fabric membranes in the space between the arms and legs and between the legs, imitating the wings and tail of a flying bird, and allowing a person to soar in the air.
The wingsuit kit also includes a parachute that deploys when sufficiently close to the surface of the earth. Some people dare to jump without opening their parachute. For flying, it is extremely important to purchase a reliable suit of the highest quality. Its cost is approximately $1,500 and $2,000-5,000 is the cost of the parachute. Jumps are carried out both from airplanes and from stationary platforms. There is an additional cost for ascent by plane.
3. Skysurfing: $200-400/jump, $6,000 equipment
Skysurfing is one of the areas of skydiving, with the only difference being that before the parachute opens, you resemble a snowboarder rushing through the air. A skyboard allows you to perform almost any acrobatic tricks in flight. Price " air board“for beginners is $400, and steep boards for professionals can reach $1,500. Don’t forget the price of a parachute, about $5,000, as well as the cost of the jump itself.
2. Underwater cave diving: $9,000/equipment
It is the most dangerous form of scuba diving and only a few dare to attempt it due to the high cost and difficult level of training required. All the standard equipment used by divers is simply useless. Since the problems that can be encountered when diving in caves are completely different:
- failure of lighting,
- hypothermia,
- various types of injuries.
If you decide to take up this sport, expect to spend about $9,000 on equipment, not to mention the cost of travel to the dive site and the dive itself.
1. High altitude mountaineering: $100,000-120,000
More than 50 years have passed since the conquest of Everest, and the number of daredevils who want to repeat the ascent has not decreased. The price that must be paid to set foot on the world's highest peaks can be maddening. The expedition requires special equipment, without which a climber cannot survive for even a few hours..
To maintain life, it is necessary to pay for the stay of the prepared complex. The equipment will cost $8,000-15,000. And also oxygen tanks costing $30,000, $10,000 for gear traction, $30,000 for an attendant and $10,000-15,000 for an assistant attendant, or better yet two.