4 Little Known Extreme Wheelchair Sports

There are many different activities for people in wheelchairs, especially in the extreme sports categories. These sports show just how capable people with disabilities really are. Not only do these sports take extreme strength and guts, they also require a wheelchair. 1. UK Four Cross Downhill Mountain Biking: There are 4 wheel mountain bikes to enjoy off-roading. The club is known as the Rough Riderz in the UK. The members have been in touch with various organizations and hope to spread positive news about the new, emerging sport for people with disabilities as well as able-bodied people. 2. Tank Chair - Extreme Off- Roading: This isn't truly known as a sport, however some might agree that off-roading is in fact a sport. The tank chair allows people with disabilities the opportunity to go anywhere desired in the outdoors conquering mud, streams, snow, sand, gravel, and even climbing up and down stairs. People who are paralyzed chest down are perfect candidate because they are able to go up and down steep slopes without fear of falling out. 3. SitSki: Adaptive Skiing is used to bypass any limitations and adapt yourself with training and special equipment to go on the slopes. There are two different types of skis for people with disabilities. The mono-ski was developed for skiers who have good upper body strength. The bi-ski was developed for individuals who might have multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, etc, who prefer to ski in a sitting position. 4. Wheelchair Skateboarding: Also known as "Hardcore Sitting," wheelchair skateboarding is done by using a manual wheelchair due to the lightweight materials. The key factor for using a manual chair for skateboarding is gaining momentum. A significant distance between your chair and the first jump gives you time to pump your arms and gain speed. Make sure to prepare appropriate safety precautions before attempting to wheelchair skateboard. Your attire should include gloves and a bicycle helmet. These four extreme wheelchair sports listed above are just few of many sports for people with disabilities. Many combine people with disabilities and the able-bodied, bringing them together and spreading awareness. People with disabilities have proven all over the world that their disabilities don't hold them back - They only push them harder to encourage others and prove that they are just as capable as the rest of us.