CLIFF DIVING Zuzana Kaščáková

Cliff diving The least complicated extreme sport What you need: cliff, water, courage

There are few tips how you can try this sport, when you don´t want to get hurt or killed:  1. the water must be deep enough Ex: the height of the cliff – 12 meters (5. floor) water depth – at least 4 meters

 2. You have to check for rocks and other object in the water and at the cliff surface.  3. Make sure you can swim well.  4. Try jump not head down and when you hit the water, stretch your legs and arms out.

History Island Maui – (1770) Kahekili → → “lele kawa” = Jumping off high cliffs and entering the water feet first without a splash To prove their courage and loyalty, the king forced his nakoa (warriors) to follow his example, jumping into the ocean Lele kawa

Competition in Cliff diving Cliff diving championships - world and european - sponsored by Red Bull Points are awarded for style, tricks and water entry European championships are always in Switzerland in Ponte Brolla (lake)

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