Extreme Ironing

When people think of ironing they think of work. For some when they think of fun they think extreme sports such as BMX, rockclimbing, skydiving etc.

However, for Phil Shaw in 1997 (in Leicester, East Midlands, England)he decided after a tough days work that he would prefer to spend his time off, rock climbing instead of doing his ironing. The idea then came to hime to combine the two. As such we have the INSANE SPORT of EXTREME IRONING.



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Shaw later in 99, using the nickname "steam", traveled internationally to promote this activity in US, AUS, NZ, SA and Fiji.

FACTS
Extreme Iroing simple put; is an insane sport with the objective of taking an ironing board to a remote/dangerous/famous location, where you 'iron' an item of clothing, most participant take photos to claim their victory.

HERE ARE SOME PHOTOS TO GIVE YOU A TASTE



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The Verdict... I give Extreme Ironing a 8/10 Kaotic Approval
As realistically this sport can be as extreme as doing the ironing in front of the TV or as extreme as ironing in orbit. Consequently it make this kaotic nature of this sport vary greatley, but it still sounds insane to me. Maybe you can give it a go.

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