| Adding a new dimension to the sport of diving, cliff | | | | extreme sport. Unrelenting courage, uncompromising |
| diving is defined as the acrobatic perfection of diving | | | | focus and the ability to make crucial decisions in a |
| into water from a high cliff. Braving the rough rocks, | | | | second are what make a successful cliff diver. |
| divers take a plunge in the hard-hitting water beneath | | | | Cliff diving is one of the riskier kinds of diving; hence, |
| to experience a thrill to last for a lifetime | | | | extreme caution is a must. To the benefit of the |
| The sensational sport originated from the Hawaiian | | | | divers, certain standards have been set to minimize |
| Island of Lana´i in 1770. Kahekili, the king, | | | | the risk factor. Some of these include determining |
| demanded that his men leap off high cliffs and enter | | | | the height of the jump (23 - 28 meters for men, 18 - |
| the water feet first without a splash, to prove their | | | | 23 meters for women), an ideal entering speed of 75 |
| courage and loyalty. Today, after centuries, the | | | | - 100 km/h, and a free fall time of 3 seconds. |
| activity has expanded into a sport that is marked by | | | | Cliff diving is usually done in areas surrounded by calm |
| immense courage, focus, thrill and risk. | | | | waters. There are innumerable enticing natural sites all |
| This exciting sport requires a sound technical | | | | across the world that offers locations for this sport. |
| education and extensive training before one takes | | | | Apart from a recreational activity, this extreme sport |
| the first plunge. Apart from courage, self-confidence, | | | | has also been taken up as a profession by brave |
| extraordinary physical control and possessing the | | | | hearts who continually conduct spine-chilling shows for |
| ability to make quick decisions is a must for this | | | | the audience at various venues all over the globe. |