Extreme Sports Apps

Five top apps to use with extreme sports.

If you’re into extreme sports then you could do worse than check out these five top apps...

SURF REPORT (iPhone iOS 2.2.1, Free. Also compatible with iPod Touch)

This excellent, free app provides all the important surf information you need such as swell direction, surf height, tide and the weather (including a two day forecast). It also includes cool surf videos, photos, news and surf pro bios.

EPICMIX (Android OS 2.1 / iPhone iOS 4.0, Free)

Another free app (though one must have an RF enabled Season Pass, Epic Day lift ticket or PEAKS card to access it), EpicMix helps you unlock a whole new experience at Vail, Breckenridge, Beaver Creek, Keystone, Northstar and Heavenly.

-View amazing on-mountain photos captured by pros
-Track yourself on the piste and your vertical feet
-Access trail maps, conditions, lift status, weather and other key information about the mountains
-Be part of the EpixMix community and leaderboard – compete against friends, family and strangers
-Connect to Twitter and Facebook to share pics

BOULDR (iPhone iOS 4.1, £1.99 / $4.99)

Bouldr uses GPS enabling users to find the best rock-climbing locations and routes across the globe. This clever app basically serves as a worldwide climbing guidebook, and one that can literally fit in your pocket!

SKYDIVEAPP (iPhone iOS 4.0, £2.99 / $4.99)

The SkydiveApp is probably the first serious iPhone application for skydivers. Log your jumps and find the best dropzones with this excellent companion.

KNOW SKATEBOARDING STREET FUNDAMENTALS WITH THE ELEMENT TEAM PRO (iPhone iOS 4.3, £2.99 / $4.99. Also compatible with iPod Touch and iPad)

Despite having a ridiculously long name, this is a superb app that contains all you need to learn the essential skateboarding skills. Pro skateboarders provide walkthrough demonstrations so you can grow your abilities and develop ollies, slides, grinds, flip tricks and more.

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