Technology in Adventure Sports

The video discusses the integration of technology in adventure sports, highlighting the evolution of equipment to enhance safety and performance. It covers various sports such as slackline, skateboarding, aerial sports like paragliding, water sports, mountain climbing, and surfing. The video emphasizes the importance of technological advancements in ensuring safety and improving the experience of these high-risk activities.

What is the primary reason for the involvement of technology in adventure sports?

• To increase the number of participants

• To reduce the cost of equipment

• To ensure the safety of the participants

• To make the sports more exciting

Which sport was initially practiced by climbers using their safety equipment?

• Skateboarding

• Slacklining

• Hang gliding

• Skydiving

What material were the first skateboards made of?

• Plastic

• Metal

• Fiberglass

• Wood

Who invented the airplane, inspiring the development of other flying equipment?

• Wright Brothers

• Alberto Santos-Dumont

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Charles Lindbergh

What is essential for a hot air balloon to fly?

• Hot air

• Cold air

• Electricity

• Solar power

What type of equipment has evolved to allow skydivers to stay longer in the air and change direction more effectively?

• Parachutes

• Wingsuits

• Jetpacks

• Gliders

What is the purpose of the elastic cords used in bungee jumping?

• To increase the jump height

• To provide a safe landing

• To support the weight and bounce back

• To reduce the speed of the fall

What equipment allows divers to explore underwater for extended periods?

• Life jackets

• Scuba gear

• Fins

• Snorkels

What innovation in surfing involves a motor inside the board?

• Jet Surf

• Foil Surf

• Bodyboard

• Longboard

What adaptation has allowed climbing to be practiced indoors?

• Virtual reality climbing

• Portable climbing holds

• Climbing robots

• Artificial climbing walls