Shot with a GoPro HD HERO camera, this clip highlights Jamie Sterling’s insane surfing skills. Filmed in Mexico, Michigan, China, Peru, Chile, Hawaii and Fiji, these sessions culminated in Jamie’s 2011 Big Wave World Championship title. Congrats, sir. Well deserved.
Author: Joel Runyon
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GoPro HD HERO: BASE Jumping Movie
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Shot with the GoPro HD HERO camera in 960p (1280×960) resolution, this short BASE jumping movie highlights how beautiful the sport can be with the right equipment. In the last part of the clip, a face close-up, take note of the intense happiness.
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17 Spectacular Photos from Inside a Wave with Clark Little
Out in the water, there's nothing like a good wave. But the inside of a sick pipe is almost impossible to explain to someone who hasn't experienced it.
Almost. That is, unless you're Clark Little. If you're Clark, you dive into these 30-40 foot waves with your incredibly expensive and bulky camera equipment, get battered by the waves and emerge with some of the most spectacular photos from inside a wave that you'll ever see. Check out this short video, Sandsliding, shot by Clark to get a taste of his craft.
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Surfing since the 80s, Clark made a name for himself on the Waimea Shorebreak on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. He discovered shore-break photography in 2007 when his wife asked him for a ocean photograph to decorate their bedroom. After heading out and coming back with a few photos, Clark was hooked.
In the less than 5 years since, Clark has skyrocketed to the forefront of shore-break wave photography. And for good reason. He's been featured in National Geographic, the New York Times, LIFE, Geo, Sierra, Outdoor Japan and now Nerve Rush. Clark may be the very best in the world at what he does and the following photos will show you just exactly why.
17 Spectacular Photos From Inside A Wave (By Clark Little)
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Clark uses specialized camera housings to protect the camera and deal with the surf break, but if you're looking to get your own wave photos, check out the waterproof Go Pro HD Surf Hero and see what you can capture. We'd love to see what you go out and capture.
Special thanks to Clark Little for the usage of all photographs. All credit to Clark Little Photography.
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Inside the Underground World of Train Surfing
In America, trains don’t have the popularity that they once used to. On this side of the pond, the automobile and airplane still rule supreme. However, in other countries, trains are still a popular mode of transportation and are central to moving people and things around the country.
So what do trains have to do with gut-wrenching adventure? More than you’d think.
Enter Train Surfing
Train surfing is based on a simple idea – instead of paying for a seat on the inside of a train, why not just ride for free on the outside?
Train surfing is exactly what it sounds like and is a prime example of what happens when the practical collides with someone who’s got a taste for adventure.
The sport of train surfing became popular in the 1990s in Germany as it was featured on television, and youth groups became attracted to the idea. Following injuries, the popularity of train surfing waned with a number of anti-train surfing campaigns.
Train surfing was popularized once again in 2005 thanks to sites like YouTube, which allowed people to upload videos of themselves riding. The sport gained momentum and attracted a small but adventurous following, people seeking not only the thrill of riding but also the digital notoriety from their posted stunts. One leader of a German group of train surfers has even been known to ride the InterCity Express – the fastest train in all of Germany – at speeds of 300-400km/h (186-249mph).
Similar to Parkour, train surfing celebrates no winners, and there is no score. The purpose is in the sport itself and exploring what dangers you’re willing to put yourself into.
Train surfing is not without risks. Over 40 youths died in Germany alone in 2008 due to train surfing. Because of this, it is illegal in many countries and most places look at this as an incredibly stupid sport. We’re not sure we agree. While it’s definitely dangerous, most of the extreme sports we feature here would be considered by most people to be “stupid.”
With all extreme things, there are always calculated risks you take throughout each adventure. Whether or not it’s a “stupid” risk is up to the adventurer themselves – only they know the true price of their actions and the value of the adrenaline rush they get. It’s sad that so many young people died – but as always, taks smart risks and know what you’re getting into. Whether you’re in India and need to get a ride for free or you’re in Germany and trying to get a thrill, hopefully you’ll have a little more background on train surfing and be able to make a smart and adventurous decision.
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Introducing, the AirKick Human Water Catapult
Put this on the list of things we want for our next birthday.
Remember as a kid, when you would go to the circus and see the guy getting shot of out of the cannon? Yea, compared to this, that’s child’s play – literally.
Introducing, The AirKick Human Water Catapult
This amazing device, well, kicks you into the air. Yes, this is an air and water-powered human catapult (also known as what we’ve been waiting for our entire adult lives).
Users sit in a customized seat and at the press of a button, the AirKick uses over 60 liters of water to propel the riders over 25 feet into the air into a foam pit or swimming pool of your choice.
You can order it directly from Baller Toys for just a measly $130,000 – although we think that at that price, they should throw in your very own pool for free.
According to the website, the AirKick is specifically designed for promotional companies, but there’s no saying that they’d turn us down if a generous reader wanted to donate 130k to NerveRush’s “We Need An AirKick” Charity. Don’t worry, you’re all invited to the first major party we have.
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Warrior Dash [Race Profile]
Adding to our list of obstacle races is the Warrior Dash. Based on a very short and unscientific poll I made, this seems to be the most well known adventure race. Although the Warrior Dash brands itself similar to the Tough Mudder, the Warrior Dash is really much more similar to the Mudathlon or the Spartan Race.
Warrior Dash Obstacles
This 3-4 mile obstacle race boasts almost 30 locations around the U.S. and is expanding fast. While each location has a variety of courses and no two races are the same, there are some staples obstacles that will conveniently show up no matter where you are.
1. The Great Warrior Wall
Grab a rope and start climbing! This 10+ foot wall has a few footholds, but just grab the rope and haul yourself up. Once you get to the top, you need to figure out a way to get down (besides falling). This obstacle takes longer to get through than others, so if there’s a line just sit back and enjoy watching people do things in the name of an obstacle course.2. Warrior Roast – The Fire Pit
Fire in the middle of the course. Yea, that’s right. As you enter the final stretches of the race, you’ll see a few strips of blazing fire. The only way to get around them is to hurdle them like you’re in a high school track meet. Actually, to be fair, if you really want to go “full-Warrior” you can take off your shoes and walk right through it like a boss – just don’t blame us if you get burned!3. Muddy Mayhem – The Barbed-Wire Mud Pit
At the end of most races, there is a barbed wire mud pit. A section at least 30-50 yards long of 2-3 feet deep of glorious mud. On top of that, there’s real barbed wire suspended about a foot over the actual mud pit. This means – you got it – that you are guaranteed to come out of this thing soaked with mud if you somehow managed to get through the rest of the race completely clean.Once you’re through, grab a banana and water while you rehydrate and head over to the celebration area. There, you can grab yourself a turkey leg and pick up your free beer and really start celebrating like the true Warrior you are.
If you’re new to obstacle races, the Warrior Dash is a great way to get started. If you’re a veteran, it’s a good excuse to get outside and do a 5k in an unconventional setting and have some fun with your friends. However, if you’re looking for an obstacle course that’s a different level of challenge, you’ll probably want to check out the Tough Mudder.
Happy Mudding!
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Sebastien Montaz: Filmmaker and Adventurer Extraordinaire Presents I Believe I Can Fly
Sebastien Montaz has been a mountain guide for the last 12 years. On a few trips, he’ll bring his camera with him. But he’s not just some guy with a camera, living at the intersection of film and adventure, Sebastien knows his stuff. The proof is in his latest film: I Believe I Can Fly.
This incredible film narrates the story of the Frenchies, pioneers of a new sport called highlining which combines climbing, slacklining, and tightrope walking with base jumping. Sounds incredible? It is.
I watched the film trailer and it literally took my breath away. So, I did what we do here at Nerve Rush and figured out exactly how I could get Sebastien on Nerve Rush. I was able to track him down and thankfully he agreed to answer a few questions about his amazing film coming out today: 11.11.11.
5 Quick Hits With Sebastian Montaz: I Believe I Can Fly
Nerve Rush: How long did I Believe I Can Fly take to shoot? What went into it?
Sebastien Montaz: It took only 8 days to shoot it, which is extremely quick for the amount of nice images you have and a final 40-minute feature documentary. I was lucky to find the right conditions and meet extraordinary people on the way who really helped the story telling.
NR: What’s your background in extreme sports?
SM: I grew up in a ski resort called Les Arcs, in France and I am a professional IFMGM mountain guide for 12 years, so my background is mainly about skiiing, boarding, telemarking, rock climbing, bouldering, mountaineering and trail running.
NR: What drew you to this specific story of the Frenchies?
SM: I met them 3 years ago and started highlining with them which I loved. It is simply the biggest adrenaline rush I ever experienced. We kept filming together one new documentary each year. Two of them, Tancrède and Julien, decided to do free flight and went to the U.S. sky diving last year: they had an obsession in mind, jumping from a highline one day, which they did.
NR: What story or clip didn’t make it into the final edit? Any scary bloopers?
SM: Honestly I am really happy with the shooting results. It is far from being perfect. Some footage is out of focus, like when I am filming Bernhard soloing on the highline 1000 meters above the ocean. If you look carefully you will notice that he is out of focus and the focus point is mainly ahead of him. I focused on him to start, but then I started shooting with a steady camera to give some movement. He walked away and got slightly blurry. That’s probably my biggest regret! I opened my lens too wide 2.8 on the Canon 14 mm.
NR: What’s your next big project? And…can we come along for the ride? 🙂
SM: I love the fact that I do not know yet about my next project. It is a great period to get to find a new story…let’s take some time. Do you have nice stories or nice people to recommend ? I am open to suggestions!
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Massive thanks to Sebastien for taking the time to talk to us. It’s an incredible understatement to say that we’re looking forward to the next time we get to talk to Sebastien here on NerveRush. Until then, you can check out the trailer for the film below (and impressive short-film on it’s own) and be sure to head over to Sebastien’s site in order to see the film in its entirety for free for a limited time. Enjoy!
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Aaron Hadlow’s “Mimic This” Kitesurfing Video
Watch Aaron Hadlow showcase mad kiteboarding skills in a film he put together called “Mimic This,” shot on location in Brazil. Like many of the extreme athletes featured here on Nerve Rush, Aaron makes this sport look easy.
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Urban Edge Wakeboarding with Regan Carlyon
Okay, we’re not sure who’s showing off more here, Regan Carlyon or his videographer. The slick editing and unreal scenery do a nice job accenting the ride. Shot on location at Mangakino New Zealand for Urban Edge and produced by Dylan Hargreaves, Zero Funds.
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Kayaking With Blue Whales
So kayaking isn’t the most extreme sport in the world, but what about kayaking with a Blue Whale – you know, the largest animal on earth. That’s not good enough? What about if you went swimming with it? Well that’s exactly what this brave fellow, Rick Coleman did.
Out for a nice little kayak trip in Redondo Beach, California, and all of a sudden a Blue Whale surfaces next to him. That would be enough to make most of us pee our pants, but this man, in true Nerve Rush fashion, decided to jump in and swim next to the set of Blue Whales. Luckily, he had one of our trusty GoPro cameras strapped to his helmet and captured the whole thing on video. Well done Rick, Nerve Rush salutes you.