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Top 10 Experience Gifts for Men

If you're looking for unique Christmas gifts for men, look no further than experience gifts.  Experience gifts allow you to give that special somebody an experience they'll never forget.  The purpose of this brief article is to provide a list of the Top 10 experience gifts for men.

1)  Race Car Driving.  Probably the most popular experience gift for men, driving a stock car or indy-style car at speeds over 150 miles per hour is a rush that most men will not turn down.  If doing the actual driving is a bit too extreme for the man in your life, most Nascar driving experience providers offer a ride-along option that leaves the driving to a professional.

2)  Military Flight Simulators. This is no video game.  This is a real fighter jet simulator that provides the next best thing to flying a real multi-million dollar aircraft on a combat mission.  The experience includes a pre-flight briefing, flight gear, training, and real radio communication during the ‘mission' from the control tower.  

3)  Golf Lessons from a PGA Pro.  This is one of those gifts that keeps on giving.  Perfect for the golfer in your life, these lessons from a real pro will be an amazing learning experience that they'll remember every time they tee up for another round.  

4)  Bungee Jumping.  Let him feel the thrill of a complete free fall after jumping off a bridge with a bungee cord attached.  

5)  Skydiving. Help him overcome his fears or check something off his bucket list as he jumps out of an airplane in a tandem-style jump or feels the thrill of a skydive indoors at an indoor skydiving operation

6)  Drive an exotic car.  Maybe Nascar-style cars are not his thing but he's always dreamed of getting behind the wheel of a Ferrari.  Most experience gift companies offer exotic car driving experiences that will be a dream come true for the car lover in your life.

7)  Surfing Lessons. If the special man in your life has always wanted to learn to surf but has never taken the time, give them the opportunity with some surfing lessons from a local pro.  These experiences introduce men to a great hobby that they can enjoy for years to come.

8)  Rock Climbing Lessons. If you're looking for a birthday gift for the outdoorsman in your life, rock climbing lessons might be just the ticket.  These experiences will teach him the basics of climbing technique and gear and will give him plenty of "hands on" training with a professional guide.

9)  Biplane or Glider Rides. Let him enjoy stunning views while flying in a classic biplane or experiences the purest form of flying in a glider. Acrobatic flights, weightless flights, and high speed flights are also available for the thrill seeker, while others may enjoy the tranquility of a hot air balloon ride.

10)  Hang Gliding.  A tandem hang gliding flight runs the whole gamut of emotions from the thrill of floating in the air to the breathtaking beauty of the scenery.

Finding the perfect gift for men is always a challenge, but it isn't if you consider the numerous options that experience gifts provide.  Whether the man you're shopping for is an adrenaline junkie, a golf enthusiast, or looking to learn how to do something he's always wanted to learn, experience gifts provide the opportunity for you to give him the thrill of his life.

About the Author

Adam Michaels is the co-founder of Cloud 9 Living, an experience gifts company based in Boulder, CO. For more information about experience gifts for men, including the popular Nascar driving experience, visit the Cloud 9 Living site and contact them today.

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"The base of this catapult is two feet long and the throw arm is about three feet long. It is made from 2x3's but you can make it from 2x4's also. It took me about two hours to make it.

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