In the category of extreme sports, there's no reason that paralized people should be left out. In this video, you can see some guys performing some truly awesome stunts in their wheelchairs. They rock!
There's also a website, dedicated the cause. The site notes, "Extreme Wheelchair Sports are sports not for the faint of heart, in fact, with all that adrenalin pumping around in your system as you hurtle down the side of a mountain, or jump our of a plane, you better make sure you're pretty fit befor you even think about any of these sports."
What's Driving This Trend
- Extreme Wheelchair Sports
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced wheelchair designs and technologies to enable extreme sports activities for people with disabilities.
- Adaptive Extreme Sports
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create specialized equipment and adaptations to make extreme sports accessible for people with disabilities.
- Inclusive Extreme Sports Community
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build online platforms and communities to connect individuals with disabilities who are interested in extreme sports.
Who This Affects Most
- Sports Equipment Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture high-performance wheelchairs and adaptive gear for extreme wheelchair sports.
- Outdoor Adventure Tourism
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique adventure packages and experiences tailored for individuals with disabilities who want to participate in extreme sports.
- Digital and Social Media Platforms
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create online platforms and social media communities dedicated to promoting and supporting inclusive extreme sports activities.
