Extreme Lives, Extreme People...

Here at Extreme Element we believe in living life to the extreme. Everyone should have a good work life balance and for us there is nothing better to blow the cob webs off after a hard day in front of the computer than extreme sports. Our goal is to introduce a small extreme element into everybody's lives. Do you lead an extreme life? If you have got a good story we will post your stories here, we may even sponsor you! Please send your stories to to info (at) exelement.com

Sponsored Extreme Lives...

Each year we like to sponsor a number of especially talented young people who live Extreme Lives. So Whatever the discipline as long as it is extreme we will take it in to consideration! So far this year we have a couple of guys who have taken on a number of crazy extreme challenges. Check out some of the people we are sponsoring in 2008.

Steve Blake and his crew (Slightly Mad Surfers!)
Challenge: The Plymouth - Dakar Rally 2007-2008.

From the routine of 9-5 living to the yellow sands of the Sahara, follow the Four500 team as they embark on the challenge of a lifetime, the Plymouth-Dakar Rally. It's 4500 miles from Plymouth to the Gambia in normal everyday vehicles, unsupported in just 3 weeks.  Will they make it?  Well make it or not it’ll be one hell of an adventure!  Be a part of the adventure and check out the teams regular blog to see how they are doing >>

Tom Beaver (Endurance Athlete)
Challenge: The Arch2Arc 2008

Tim Brickle, MD
For me I get my kicks from kitesurfing. There is nothing better for me after a day in the office than to get out on the water. Whether it's taking it easy and cruising for a few hours on a downwinder or hanging on for dear life In a strong 30 mph+ wind with my 7m kite jumping as high as I can and riding the rolling swell. Yep, it does it for me everytime! It's a form of meditation for me all my thoughts and actions are focused on that exact moment, nothing else matters, there's no room in my head for any other thought - no worries, no desires, nothing. You don't have to live in the Caribbean to enjoy watersports, we may not have the warm weather and the crystal clear water in the UK but we do live on a small Island with mile upon mile of windswept and wave battered coastline. So stop moaning about the cold and get yourself out on the water! It's good for the soul.