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Ridewire

Trick Out While Hanging From Cables

— December 28, 2006 — Lifestyle
Adrenaline junkies will appreciate Ridewire, a new sport at Daytona Beach where you suspend yourself from cables while performing tricks on a board. In addition to being pretty fun, the ridewire system helps extreme athletes train for surfing, snowboarding, kiteboarding and wakeboarding.

Implications - With the Ridewire system, you can get your extreme sport fix in your own backyard. The set up sort of looks like a heavy duty swing set with a wakeboard taking the place of the traditional seat. Now you don't need to mission it down to the beach or skate park because all the fun is hanging at home. Anyone can easily use it, but supervision would probably be required for younger riders.
Trend Themes
1. Extreme Sports in Backyards - The Ridewire system allows people to enjoy extreme sports like surfing, snowboarding, kiteboarding, and wakeboarding in the comfort of their own backyard, creating opportunities for innovative and convenient home-based experiences.
2. Trick Performance on Suspension Cables - Ridewire introduces a new sport where adrenaline junkies can suspend themselves from cables while performing tricks on a board, opening up possibilities for innovative and thrilling aerial performances.
3. Training for Multiple Extreme Sports - The Ridewire system not only provides a thrilling experience but also serves as a training tool for athletes to enhance their skills in surfing, snowboarding, kiteboarding, and wakeboarding, paving the way for integrated training platforms and cross-disciplinary skill development.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Recreation Equipment - The introduction of the Ridewire system creates opportunities for companies in the outdoor recreation equipment industry to develop innovative suspension systems that enable people to enjoy extreme sports at home.
2. Extreme Sports Training - The Ridewire system provides a unique training platform for extreme sports, presenting opportunities for training centers and instructors to offer specialized programs and services for surfers, snowboarders, kiteboarders, and wakeboarders.
3. Entertainment and Event Planning - The rise of the Ridewire sport opens up avenues for event planners and entertainment companies to integrate aerial performances and extreme sports exhibitions into their offerings, creating unforgettable experiences for audiences.
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