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In a country torn by war, where helicopters and gunships dominate the skies, one brave Afghan has found a new way to fly. VC2 producer Sam French joins Ahmad Jawed Nijrabi, Afghanistan's first paraglider, as he takes wing and soars above the strife below.In a country torn by war, where helicopters and gunships dominate the skies, one brave... more
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A new sport that's like skateboarding on snow is taking root in the back country of British Columbia, Canada.
Check out the noboard. No bindings. Nothing but you and your board. In order to stay on, you hold onto a rope that's attached to your board.A new sport that's like skateboarding on snow is taking root in the back country of... more
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Alex ha 24 anni, è nato a Phoenix, Arizona, ma da più di un anno lavora a Roma come organizzatore di una festa tipicamente anglosassone che si chiama "Pub Crawl". Ogni sera centinaia di ragazzi (perlopiù turisti adescati in giro per il centro storico) si raduna in una piazzetta antistante il Colosseo intorno alle nove per poi seguire un "tour" alcolico in alcuni pub del centro cittadino. Alex ci accompagna in una sua giornata tipo spiegandoci le varie fasi dell'organizzazione della festa.Alex ha 24 anni, è nato a Phoenix, Arizona, ma da più di un anno lavora a Roma come... more
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Recently it was discovered that the tallest building in the world - the Burj Dubai - had been the scene for a world record (and highly illegal) BASE jump. 1 British man attempted the jump and was successful, while a second man, a Frenchman, was caught before he could jump. They were both arrested and held in Dubai.
What is not known to either the authorities or the world in general, is that 2 men had already succeeded in climbing the tower and base jumping from it without being caught: another Brit and the same Frenchman who was later caught attempting a second jump. They were the first and have gone down as legends in their sport, for claiming the latest jewel in the crown of the sport. This is the story of that jump.Recently it was discovered that the tallest building in the world - the Burj Dubai -... more
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What does a surfer do when there are no waves... for a year? Well, a group of enterprising surfers facing this problem in Mexico decided to swim 8km out to sea and ride the infinite wave created by the wake of an oil tanker... on that day wake surfing was born. In this documentary three surfers develop the sport using a 50 mile an hour speed boat!What does a surfer do when there are no waves... for a year? Well, a group of... more
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As modern circus performers, the job of freestyle motocross athletes is to push the envelope of what is physically possible. Flying high and falling hard, this is a glimpse inside the life and mindset of a freestyle motocross rider . This piece chronicles the story of 22 year old Jason Rowe as he attempts his first ever backflip. The results, like the rider, are well, up in the air.As modern circus performers, the job of freestyle motocross athletes is to push the... more
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Haven't you always thought of Parkour as being a ground breaking performance art-form which redefines our perception of the city whilst reinventing the relationship between the body and the urban environment?
Hear it from the experts.Haven't you always thought of Parkour as being a ground breaking performance art-form... more
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Thanks to flula for his response to the pod "Climbing the Crack." After you hear what flula had to say, you can watch the pod here and upload your own comments:
http://current.com/items/76401762_climbing_the_crack
Thanks to flula for his response to the pod "Climbing the Crack." After you hear what... more
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A look into the world of black skateboarders, including interviews and footage of some of the most talented members of the Zoo York Skate team.A look into the world of black skateboarders, including interviews and footage of some... more
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Burnside Skate Park in Portland, Oregon was built by skateboarders, originally without permission, but eventually was sanctioned by the city, and has become one of the best skate parks in the world.Burnside Skate Park in Portland, Oregon was built by skateboarders, originally without... more
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We try out paragliding as part of the Escapism season on Current
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Scotland is a long way from Hawaii and is not known for its surfing beaches but within Scotland there is a growing surf culture and world class waves to match. In this unlikely destination where winter water temperatures can drop to zero, David Sullivan, an Australian living in Edinburgh, convinces his friend Adam to go off to the Hebrides to catch the perfect waveScotland is a long way from Hawaii and is not known for its surfing beaches but within... more
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A combination of water-skiing, snowboarding and surfing, wakeboarding involves being towed along the surface of the water on a small board. We take it further and wakeboard in urban environments.A combination of water-skiing, snowboarding and surfing, wakeboarding involves being... more
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Like bungee jumping but with a swing! A rope is attached to the underside of the bridge and then you jump off the side of the bridge and swing underneath it for a while - madness!Like bungee jumping but with a swing! A rope is attached to the underside of the... more
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Flavio ha 30 anni, due lauree e un lavoro sicuro, ma lascia tutto per diventare un giocatore professionista di poker online. Non è stata una scelta facile la sua, ma è una decisione maturata nel tempo, affrontata con grande lucidità, constatando che due ore sul tavolo virtuale da gioco, gli fruttavano in termini economici, più di un'intera giornata di lavoro.Flavio ha 30 anni, due lauree e un lavoro sicuro, ma lascia tutto per diventare un... more
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Up in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane, no it's Fusion Man! The former military pilot previously known as Yves Rossy is the first man to successfully fly with nothing but a fuel powered wing on his back.Up in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane, no it's Fusion Man! The former military... more
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pos*se
[póssee] noun
a body of persons summoned by a sheriff to assist in preserving the public peace usually in an emergency. But in this case it is at the infamous surf spot, Banzai Pipline.
Produced By: Evan B. Stone & Carrie Pyle
footage supplied by: Ariel Willefordpos*se
[póssee] noun
a body of persons summoned by a sheriff to assist in... more
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Dakhla is, quite literally, in the middle of nowhere, a series of lagoons on the edge of the Sahara desert and the Atlantic Ocean. I was filming a couple of professional riders who were using it as a training base.Dakhla is, quite literally, in the middle of nowhere, a series of lagoons on the edge... more
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KCDC is a landmark skate store/park owned and operated by Amy Gunther, which has a significant impact and influence on the Brooklyn community.KCDC is a landmark skate store/park owned and operated by Amy Gunther, which has a... more
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Angela Sun interviews the young authors of "100 Things to Do Before You Die" which involves experiencing a wind tunnel and jumping out of an airplane.Angela Sun interviews the young authors of "100 Things to Do Before You Die" which... more
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