It's fun... that's why people do it. It's a challenge, it's a rush... Some people live for hard, dangerous sport, and some don't.
I loved jumping as a kid. I had a limit... I started getting spooked when the jumps got bigger than about 4 feet. Some people's limits are set lower, some higher. :~)
Oh yeah I'm sure it's for the rush...but why is it any different then say standing on a horse?
Both are dangerous, both potentially can cause a horse injury, why is one justifiable and the other not...
I'm realize riding horses, in and of itself is dangerous...my puzzlement tho is why take the danger element to the very limit...that's what I don't get. But I guess the line is different for everyone, and that's OK, just a rambling thought:)
Becky