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WHO says Singapore is boring?

In this eight-part series, The New Paper investigates the places and activities that are available here to get the blood pumping.

	Where to play paintball in Singapore Players can form teams to play Speedball, a competitive sport where players faceoff in a space filled with inflatable "bunkers". And it's not just "for the boys".
	Young sky walkers ClimbMax, one of the stations at the MegaZip Adventure Park on Sentosa, is an aerial obstacle course that requires a mix of balance, strength and endurance. It's terrifying, but ridiculously exciting.
	Look, Ma... No wings! If skydiving is on your bucket list, here's your chance to cross it off the list without having to jump out of a plane. You can do it at iFly, Singapore's first and only indoor skydiving facility.
	Get in the Swing! You don't have to be a trained acrobat to attempt The Flying Trapeze at Sentosa, which has been there since 2003. All you need is adrenaline, a fat dose of courage and some quick training to into the swing of things.
	Go Kart! Members of the public can take to the race track at Kartright Speedway, the only permanent, competition-length karting track in Singapore.
	Rock it! Located at the Civil Service Club along Tessensohn Road, there are indoor climbing walls 9m high, a towering 15m outdoor wall and an indoor bouldering gym with various styles of rock climbing, so climbers never get bored. Top-rope climbing is the most popular among beginners and children.
	Wake up on the flipside Whether you want the thrills or just a good workout, wakeboarding's going to give you the best of both worlds.
	Shoot to thrill Members of the public can fire live weapons at the shooting centre run by the Singapore Gun Club (SGC). Adrenaline is felt in a whole different way - it comes from handling an actual gun - gunpowder, ammunition and all.

8 thrilling activities in Singapore

The New Paper | Fri, Aug 17 2012

Who says Singapore is boring? Here are some places to go to attempt activities that will get your heart pumping.

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WHO says Singapore is boring?

In this eight-part series, The New Paper investigates the places and activities that are available here to get the blood pumping.

	Where to play paintball in Singapore Players can form teams to play Speedball, a competitive sport where players faceoff in a space filled with inflatable "bunkers". And it's not just "for the boys".
	Young sky walkers ClimbMax, one of the stations at the MegaZip Adventure Park on Sentosa, is an aerial obstacle course that requires a mix of balance, strength and endurance. It's terrifying, but ridiculously exciting.
	Look, Ma... No wings! If skydiving is on your bucket list, here's your chance to cross it off the list without having to jump out of a plane. You can do it at iFly, Singapore's first and only indoor skydiving facility.
	Get in the Swing! You don't have to be a trained acrobat to attempt The Flying Trapeze at Sentosa, which has been there since 2003. All you need is adrenaline, a fat dose of courage and some quick training to into the swing of things.
	Go Kart! Members of the public can take to the race track at Kartright Speedway, the only permanent, competition-length karting track in Singapore.
	Rock it! Located at the Civil Service Club along Tessensohn Road, there are indoor climbing walls 9m high, a towering 15m outdoor wall and an indoor bouldering gym with various styles of rock climbing, so climbers never get bored. Top-rope climbing is the most popular among beginners and children.
	Wake up on the flipside Whether you want the thrills or just a good workout, wakeboarding's going to give you the best of both worlds.
	Shoot to thrill Members of the public can fire live weapons at the shooting centre run by the Singapore Gun Club (SGC). Adrenaline is felt in a whole different way - it comes from handling an actual gun - gunpowder, ammunition and all.