Two Cool New Sports I’ve Just Learned About

by Tom Palmer on December 16, 2007 · 7 comments

ATTN: Kids — Don’t Try This at Home! (Unless you really like extreme sports and have something to prove.)

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1 Charles N. Steele 12.16.07 at 1:22 pm: Awesome stuff! Parcour looks pretty useful…especially if one takes up rollersuiting and ends up off the road.

We’re all looking forward to videos of you doing these, Tom!
2 Rick 12.16.07 at 5:35 pm: The individuals that actually do parkour are quite impressive. They have amazing self awareness and balance.

Anyway, I look forward to reading more of your blog posts in the near term. Hope all is well, Tom!
3 Tom G. Palmer 12.16.07 at 5:47 pm: Charles and Rick,

I was astonished at the things those guys can do. It’s given me some more incentive to get into shape. (A lot of time on the road can make you soft, which ain’t good.) I may have a little time in China to do so, although my schedule will be pretty full.

All the best,
Tom
4 Samuel 12.16.07 at 7:10 pm: These are both awesome. Thanks, Tom.
5 ADC 12.17.07 at 1:25 am: Parkour has a history, which you can find at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkour. Are you thinking of taking it up?
6 David 12.19.07 at 7:29 pm: Here’s are links to another one you might want to add, called “mountain wingsuit flying”. Human flying squirrels.

http://www.biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=4262
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvmTYcU6on0
7 David 12.20.07 at 1:55 pm: Oops! Here’s an alternate link to ‘wingsuit’ basejumping…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWF8KV4IW5o