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By: Nathan Knightley

It's interesting to notice how some people don't feel or experience fear. They can do almost any adventure sports in the world without fear. Just thinking about the stunt man you see in action movies. How come these guys seem not scared of anything? I'm sure you would ask them to join you in any adventure sports and they would be ready to follow you into action within a minute. I don't think of myself as a brave person. I don't like fast speeds, heights or defying gravity. I prefer my feet to be firmly on the ground. The only vaguely exciting activity I have ever done is skiing, which I loved. Adventure sports are not really for me but I would surely like to get over my inhibitions and go for it. An armchaired sportsman is more likely what I am; happy to observe other people take crazy risks.

If I was braver, the thing I'd do first is skydiving. That must be an incredible feeling, up so high and free as a bird. You would think some people are doomed as they free fall down into caves and their parachutes open just as it's getting dark. Rock climbing also looks thrilling, although I wouldn't want to climb those high peaks like K2. Mountain climbing in Force 10 winds and frostbite eating at your fingers doesn't really appeal. I'm also far too claustrophobic for pot holing and the thought of cave diving fills me with dread.

Beach resorts all over the world are geared up for every sort of water adventure sports. I do feel lazy, lying there whilst everyone else is jet skiing, parasailing, wind surfing and otherwise whizzing around. A hearty game of volleyball is the most activity I indulge in on a beach. I may fling a Frisbee from time to time. I think about doing something but I always end up soaking up the sunshine and there's all that food and drink to consume.

My fear of heights precludes me from hang gliding or a trip in a hot air balloon. Traveling in a wicker basket under a flammable, gas filled balloon is not my idea of a relaxing time. I'm sure it's thrilling but I would be on continuous watch for electricity pylons, not to mention a quick drop in pressure to send me falling back to earth. Adventure sports like that are made for gutsy, optimistic well insured people.

I am hoping that one day someone will invent a hologram suite, you know, like the ones in the Star Trek shows. These are computerized virtual realities, in which you can ski down the side of a mountain at maximum speed and come to no harm. That's because the mountain isn't really there. Nothing is real but it looks just like reality. In other words, it's all the thrills without the danger. If I wanted, I could do any adventure sports then and maybe even create a few new ones. Until that time, I'll watch other sport lovers do their hot dog tricks and bungee jump from skyscrapers. Does driving into the city and back count as adventure sports these days?

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