Nobody can deny that surfing is among the most strenuous of the extreme sports. You only have to try it once and be in the water for half an hour to feel a great amount of respect for the surfers who go out and ride the waves every day of their lives. Not only is it a struggle getting out to the waves but riding itself is very draining as their as lots of different muscles working to keep you upright. (more…)
Las penitas has long been a popular destination for locals and expats lucky enough to find this hidden gem located 12 miles or 18 km from the city of Leon on Nicaraguas west coast. Despite offering world-class surfing opportunities Nicaragua is still very much of a white spot on the map for the surfing community who flock to crowded beaches along the U.S. and Mexican west coast but fail to explore what Central America has to offer. (more…)
Extreme sports participants never like to stop moving, both physically and metaphorically. They are always looking to change the rules, push things a little further or invent something entirely new all together. In extreme sports terms, snowboarding and surfing are two sports that are very well established, but perhaps a little old hat for some people now. (more…)
Two extreme sports that have seen a huge upsurge in their popularity over the last decade are surfing and snowboarding. Lots of people actually like taking part in both sports, despite the fact that the geographical locations of both surfing and snowboarding are often very different. But does being good at one sport necessarily mean that you will be good at the other? (more…)