World Record – Daredevil Surfs 78ft Wave!
Garrett McNamara was this weekend celebrating breaking a world record, as his majestic surf across a 78ft wave back in November 2011 was classified as the world’s largest by an independent group of analysts.
Surfing in Praia do Norte beach in Nazate, Portugal; Garrett surfed the wave over 6 months ago and has had to wait for Guinness World Records and a team of surfing photography experts to confirm that the colossal giant was in fact the largest ever ridden.
“I was totally in the moment,” 44 year old Garrett said. “PCP – Present, Connected and Protected.”
According to Guinness when qualifying this the largest wave ever surfed, Garrett’s record breaking ride eclipsed the previous record set in 2008 by Mike Parsons at Cortes Bank by a whole foot.
McNamara, who has surfed professionally for nearly 30 years said he had not planned on hitting the beach on the day of his record, as a session in the waters “surfing even bigger waves” the day before had left him feeling battered and bruised.
Garrett said he knew the wave was big, but wasn’t sure he had set the record until it was made official last week at the Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards in Anaheim, California.
“I really just surf for the love of it and I wasn’t looking to get the record. I wasn’t looking to get any awards,” he said.
“One of the main reasons I’m doing this is to hopefully inspire at least one person to do what they love, to do what they are passionate about,” McNamara said. “I am living proof you can do what you love as a career.”
Source: The Mirror
Big Wave Surfing In Ireland
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Extreme News & Views, In the Limelight 
Big Wave Surfing, Giant Waves, Irish Breaks, Irish Surfing, Mullaghmore Head, surfWhen we think of Ireland, surfing isn’t usually the first thing we think of. However, some brave soles are exploring the dangerous, cold and exposed waters to find some of the best surf breaks in the world are located just off the west coast of The Emerald Isle! Jet skis, paddles and helmets are equipment not usually associated with riding a wave, but on the west coast of Ireland the waves are so huge, they become necessities!
John Bishop, Adrenaline Junkie Skydiving
John Bishop is one of the funniest comedians currently on the circuit, but aside from pleasing audiences up and down the country with his hilarious take on everyday life, John is also no stranger to a challenge! Having recently completed a 290 mile run, ride and row from Paris to London, John has already moved on to his next daredevil challenge… a 14,000ft skydive!
Ultimate Driving Holiday – Nurburgring Rally
Here at Extreme Element HQ, it’s no secret that some of us are real petrol heads and live and breathe motor sport and everything on four wheels. We have one of the largest collections of driving experiences on the internet and pride ourselves on our knowledge and expertise within the industry. Our friends over at Ecurie 25 emailed us with details of a trip they are running and it’s safe to say it got the petrol in veins pumping just a little harder!
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Paragliding at 101 – Guinness World Record
We have heard of some pretty crazy ways to celebrate a birthday, but a woman from Ogden, Utah has really taken the biscuit. Marry Allen Harrison has set a new Guinness World Record for the oldest person to Paraglide to celebrate turning the ripe old age of 101!
The grandmother, with four generations of family below her, usually spends her time knitting caps for babies and crocheting bandages for leopards in India, but decided to take up Paragliding “on a whim” after her 75 year old son recently took up the sport as a hobby earlier in the year. Marry said “I didn’t want him to do something that I couldn’t do”, and choose to take the flight as part of her 101st birthday celebrations!
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Skydiving – The Serious, The Silly and The Sensational
To celebrate the launch of our new Tandem Skydiving category and the fantastic range of skydives that are now available in it, we thought we’d take a look at some of the incredible journeys and crazy adventures that skydiving can provide.
From skydiving in a car to free falling in a kayak, and from no parachute to landing on a moving target; it would appear the adrenaline junkies have a great deal of scope for making jumps even more memorable. Because the spectacularly surreal sensation of free fall just isn’t enough for some!
In no particular order, here are some of our favourite skydiving videos:
1. Travis Pastrana Jumps With No Parachute!
We don’t think this one needs much more of an introduction, as super extreme adrenaline junkie Travis Pastrana enjoys a spot of safety-free skydiving…
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Urban Edits: Bill F & Jay S Start Proceedings
Being at the forefront of the extreme sports and action sports industries, it’s little wonder we receive so many requests from budding young stars and athletes looking to make a name in the daring world of adrenaline activities.
It’s a great pleasure for us to see the development and progression of these young stars – and we’ll try to help them reach their lofty targets, goals and ambitions wherever we can. Being the extreme sports specialist; we’re in a good position to offer many years of experience – and hopefully quite a bit more!
After a few edits were sent our way by a crew of scooter riders, we felt compelled to support these talented youngsters wherever we could, and help get their wheels rolling toward further progression! To say thanks for a few merchandise goodies, our latest riders Bill Faulkner & Jay Samuels sent us a couple of new edits sporting our T-Shirts and hoodies – and we loved them!
Jay Samuels:
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Single Seater Driving Experiences
The new Formula 1 season started just the other week in Melbourne, Australia and it showed the signs of being another in a long line of exciting seasons. This will be the 63rd FIA season and will consist of 22 races – more than ever before thanks to the return of the American Grand Prix in Texas, and the return of the Bahrain race after pulling out last year. Jenson Button has got off to a flyer by finishing first in Melbourne, with his team mate Lewis Hamilton finishing a close second – giving team McLaren Mercedes a great head start for the remaining 21 races!
Although we can’t offer you a drive in an actual F1 car, we do have a number of Single Seater driving experiences across the country that are just about the closest the general public can get without years of practice and experience. These bespoke, lightweight racers are hunkered down low to the ground allowing for faster cornering and quicker acceleration from the 1600cc engines.
Single Seater In The North
Knockhill, Fife
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Wheelchair Bungee Jump
Bungee Jumping experiences have never been exclusive in participation, from obese to oap – if you fancy it enough, the capability is there to let anybody feel the rush of pure adrenaline associated with suspended free fall!
With the amount of jumps we have completed here at Extreme Element, we’ve seen our fair share of bungee brilliance and bravado down the years, from naked jumps to a Guinness World Record. But, even we were a little taken aback by the bravery shown by Christine Rougoor over in Whistler, British Columbia this week, as she made the giant leap whilst seated in her wheelchair!
Supported by 9Lives Adventures, paraplegic Christine completed the jump with relative ease and claims that her first bungee jump definitely won’t be her last.
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Extreme Wedding Ceremony
With the wedding season fast approaching and brides everywhere busy planning their special day, we thought we’d take a look at the more extreme side of tying the proverbial knot. To some people, a traditional church wedding just won’t cut it anymore, and being the alternative thrill seekers we are; we thought we’d explore the unique aisles to walk up, run up or even skydive up! These couples sure know how to push the boat out and cross the threshold is style…
Bungee Jump Wedding
How about standing on top of a 160ft crane while taking your vows? Standing alongside a terrified vicar and your closest friends and family, instead of making you way up the aisle after the ceremony, you may leap from the platform attached to a bungee cord! Really puts a new meaning to the phrase ‘jumping into a new life…’!
If you would like to experience the thrill of bungee jumping with your loved one without doing it on your wedding day, then check out our Tandem Bungee Experiences.
Hot Air Balloon Wedding
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