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Extreme Sports in Cornwall
If you're feeling brave take the plunge and conquer an extreme sport...
Coasteering
Okay, so you're not literally going to keep your feet on dry land, but coasteering is the ultimate activity if you fancy a bit more than a sedate stroll along the coast path. As you traverse the border between land and sea you will explore remote coves and crags, clamber along barnacled ledges, plunge into swirling surf, abseil down cliff faces and scramble through coastal caves. Adrenalin-fuelled, action-packed and truly adventurous.
Sessions led by professional coasteering guides are available at The Adventure Centre in Newquay or with Activ-8 in South East Cornwall.
Wakeboarding
Experience the art of going sideways on water! With a little help from a motorboat you can harness the exhilaration of riding the face of a wave as you get towed into the wake of the boat on a surfboard-cum-snowboard. It can be a great way to learn some impressive tricks (once you've mastered the art of standing up sideways) and it's a top pastime when the water's flat.
More information available from Penhale Adventure, Falmouth Riders Club, Cornwall Water Ski and Camel Ski School.
Kite Surfing 
Launch a power kite and ride across the surface of the water at the speed of the wind with your feet strapped to a surfboard. This cutting-edge action sport is a fusion of windsurfing, surfing, wake boarding and power kiting, and once you have mastered the technique the speeds and jumps attainable are absolutely mind-blowing. Since Cornwall's Andreya Wharry hit the record books when she completed the longest kite surf passage ever achieved by a woman (from Watergate Bay to County Waterford, Ireland), the sport has sailed even further into the spotlight and become synonymous with Cornwall's beach scene.
Reach new heights with Mobius and The Extreme Academy.
Mountain Boarding
As these all terrain boards carve on sand, turf, dirt and road, it comes as no surprise that mountain boarding is becoming popular on the diverse terrain of Cornwall. And what with mountain boarding being a massive hit across the globe, we really are lucky to have the land and culture of it on our doorstep. If you get a rush from surfing, skateboarding or snow boarding, you'll find this emerging sport is pure exhilaration.
Expert led sessions available at The Extreme Academy and Mobius.
Climbing
Have you got a head for heights and a nose for adventure? Be totally at one with Cornwall's rugged landscape as you climb to spectacular heights on dramatic granite cliffs and spectacular inland sites. Pioneered by A W Andrews who scaled the cliffs of West Penwith in 1939, Cornwall is the home of sea-cliff climbing and boasts rock faces for all levels of climber.
Climbing tuition is available at Outdoor Adventure in Bude, with Activ-8 in SE Cornwall and Compass West in Sennen. For listings of climbing routes visit www.ukclimbing.com.
All extreme sports should be carried out under the expert guidence of a professional.
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