Like Yoga, But On a Floating Stick

by Gayle Leonard on Monday, May 25, 2009

Looking for something unique and entertaining for today’s holiday family fun-day? We’re not convinced that this will be the newest hot trend in water sports, but it does look like fun. Gather up the kids, grab some fat bamboo poles and head out to the lake.

 From Chinatoday, some photos of odd-sports enthusiasts performing “bamboo balance.”

For those who like the concept but seek more competitive thrills, how about ”Bamboo Boat Racing, ” which involves racing a “boat” that’s a single cane of bamboo with a thin bamboo oar.

Via Ananova,

Villagers from Chishui, near Zuiyi city, came up with the idea, reports News Express. They make the boats out of locally grown bamboo and hold races on the Pinzhou River.

“Participants can sit or stand on the piece of bamboo, and with a thin bamboo oar, they race and compete at other tasks,” explained one villager.

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Jimmy December 29, 2009 at 6:59 am

I started taking Yoga lessons last month and i am amazed of how it can take away the stress of my mind and body.
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mike February 25, 2010 at 5:19 am

thank you for this great article, I love it.

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