Persuasive Speech : Base Jumping

In competitive cheerleading stunting is one of the most important things in a cheer routine. Stunting is something every team wants to be the best at, but it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to be the best. Throughout a majority of my cheerleading career I was a base. A base is the girl at the bottom of the partner stunt/pyramid who lifts up the flyer. I loved to base. I had lots of experience as a base and it became very easy to me. Coming on to the high school competition cheer team as a freshman, I knew there was a lot of new things I would have to learn as a base. I was very motivated and dedicated to be the best base I could be and that took lots of practice. The next year, coming onto the team as a sophomore my coaches had the idea for me to become a flyer. Flying is something I have never done. I was very nervous at first but I was

First of all I heard that skydiving was a risky thing to do and, you can really see your life flash before your eyes. It's one of the most coolest things that

Though we cheerleaders make these jumps look easy, it is definitely not a walk in the park to master. When outsiders look at jumps they may think the higher the better, but in our minds it is all about the technique. A certain technique that is not easy to master. It takes time and practice. As Valerie Ninemire suggests the perfect jump consists of prepping, the big lift, execution and a clean landing. (Niemire) That may sound easy but believe me it’s not. Jumps use a great deal of abdominal, leg, and arm strength that should be built up to execute a perfect jump.

Like many other adventure seekers and outdoor enthusiasts, Chad Clift loves to skydive. He has jumped many times, on his own and in tandem. He really likes to take his friends with him, especially if they are new to the exhilarating sport. Clift says jumping from that plane makes him feel truly alive.

The first type of jump is called a toe touch, in a toe touch your arms are straight out and a little bit in front of your shoulders. Then, when you jump your legs are straight and they go up behind your arms. The next type of jump is a pike; in a pike your arms in fists. Then, when you jump your legs stay together and come up to your arms. Another jump is a hurdler; in a hurdler your arms up by your ears the one of your legs kicks up to your nose and the other leg bends behind you like it is kicking your shoulders.The next jump is a hurkey; in a hurkey you put your arms like you would in a toe touch then when you jump you kick one leg up behind your arm and you bend the other leg to your side. The last basic cheerleading jump is called a double nine; in a double nine you bend your leg to the side of your knee then, you bend your arm to the middle of your other arm to make a nine

If you have little ones this can pose falling risk. At The Trampoline Place in Charlotte, NC you don't have to worry about your little one falling from any heights and getting hurt. They also have special hours just for little ones so they don't have to jump with older children. However, all ages are welcome all the time they just ask you to be more aware of little jumpers during this time. In addition to the little jumper times, they also have designated times for older kids, families, and college students as well. This means no matter your age, Sky High has a time for

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Competitive cheerleading requires an immense amount of physical activity in tumbling, lifting and dancing. Stunts include standing backflips, tumbling sequences and lifts, requiring the athletes to be physically fit, strong and balanced. In cheerleading, a “base” is responsible for being the bottom supporter for the person being lifted, or the “flyer.” The base is often seen assisting, lifting and catching the flyer which can be demanding on the cheerleader’s body, and lead to injury. Although the statistics are short history, cheerleading has become the most dangerous female sports (Mueller).

It might be surprising to learn that parachuting may have begun prior to 90 B.C. in China. China's renowned historian, Suma Ch'ien studied ancient texts, which told the story of Emperor Shun whose father was trying to kill him. He fled into a granary tower, which his father set ablaze. The Emperor tied several large conical straw hats together and jumped out of the tower, the hats serving as a parachute, and landed safely on the ground.

If you’re like me, then you enjoy the outdoors and the adrenaline rush that comes with trying new things. Yet, base jumping off the Perrine Bridge or skydiving out of a plane without a parachute remain on your list of, “No… not happening.”

So you're visiting New York for the glitz and glamour of Broadway, the beauty of central park, and the delicious street food. But perhaps, while you're taking in the bustle of New York City, you'll want to take a moment to remember it's past as well. Ground Zero, the former site of the World Trade Center, is an incredible place to start. Wander through the September 11 Memorial as well as the area where the twin towers once stood and marvel at the people who rebuilt after tragedy and disaster. Whether you're paying your respects at the memorial, or wandering down the streets to the many shops and food areas, Ground Zero is a truly inspiring place to stay.

Could you imagine jumping off of a building or a cliff and managing to fly with only a parachute? Just the thought of that happening screams extreme. The risks an athlete takes, the skills and preparation needed for just one jump and the process itself is why BASE jumping is considered an extreme sport. There are many motives as to why an athlete would put themselves in such a bizarre position as to put their life on the line. Although many others and myself included find these jumps incredibly risky, I can't judge them and say they are doing life wrong. Instead of going life by the book, we should open our minds to some ideas that may not be so out of this world as we portray them to be.

Nowaday jumping from 14,000 feet off the ground to free fall is the most ideal experiences that everyone wishes to do at some point of their lives; some might have different opinion of skydiving being unsafe and not the best thing to do with such pricy tickets attached, but on the contrary. I , who just turned 19, was seeking to experience a once in a lifetime experience, but my question was: Is Skydiving worth all the hype?

In 1797, Andrew Garnerin made the first jump with a parachute without a rigid frame. One

This is where men and boys tie some very elastic vines around their ankles and jump off a tall wooden tower that they call a “Nagol Adi.” They make the tower fresh every year so that the wood is stronger. The whole rite of passage is done right after the wet season so that the vines are elastic, and before the Yam harvest. The towers construction takes 20-30 men and can take up to a whole month to complete the construction. They make the towers to represent different parts of the body and the tower was an evolution of jumping out of a tree, which was invented by the women. Before a dive jumpers will make speeches and have rituals like settling disputes or not wearing charms that are considered lucky. “On the few occasions when the rules have been bent, it has cost lives” according to CNN Travel. The divers know the risks considering they experience the most G-force in the world that's from a man made structure.(CNN