Action Sports can be called by many different names that emphasise different aspects of the sports such as: • Extreme Sports alludes to the dangerous/high risk element in such sports as big wave surfing, base jumping, etc. • Alternative Sports have a counter cultural element typical of the skate and surf culture from the 1960s and 1970s. • Freestyle is a term that focuses on the artistic and creative self-expression of the culture. • Fun sports is common in Germany emphasising the playful side of Action Sports in the absence of rules, coaches, clocks and opponents. • Adventure Sports often refers to Action Sports practiced in nature.