You Tube has some fantastic clips which I thought you would find exciting/riveting/scary/thrilling (delete any not applicable).
Take a look and if you have anything interesting, send me the link to carlisle@thebestof.co.uk and I'll include them
Bodyblading.
Just watch what the Swiss are up to on The Grimselpass - even the motor bikes can't keep up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q7TF-aXzjo
Wingsuit Base-Jumping. Many years ago, I travelled to Florida for a free-fall licence. I thought that was quite scary enough until seeing this stuff.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F9RJSPnf8A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHlOvhlKPvs&NR=1
Inspired Bicycles - Danny MacAskill Scary and yet beautiful stuff on a bicycle in Edinburgh.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z19zFlPah-o
Techno Jeep, by Julian Smith
Music to our ears. 2 weeks of practice to bring a Jeep to life.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFybwg4wadI
Here's some serious Beatboxing. Beardyman on TV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_ZtI7MrSBw&feature=related
Dynamite Surfing Copenhagen - Quicksilver's Viral Marketing Campaign
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdQ0siyZWlY
.........and the sequel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8v1ckHaxZU
C2C - at the 2005 DMC Competition.
A stunning piece of footage of what can be achieved on decks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP-86de-oUA
For those of you who thought Inspired Bicycles was inspiring, just have a look at this clip.
Matt Gilman, blind cyclist shows how he's coped with his disability. Truly inspiring.
http://video.mpora.com/watch/fKACoy9Wf/
Anyone for a spot of volcano surfing?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fnqcm1GOMsY
"Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water........here's the surfing sheep!
http://video.mpora.com/watch/89Lm2inba/
A link sent across from our Spanish Member of The Best Of Carlisle, Montserrat (Rat) Salas.
Nice one, Rat. Keep them coming."
That's all for the moment,
Hobbies:
Sea kayaking, hill walking, a bit of climbing and just taken up sailing.
Been in business in Carlisle for around 20 years (former Managing Director of Jack Wolfskin Ltd.), and a keen believer...
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