The hunger of the human spirit to continually try out new experiences can never be fully quenched.
Extreme sports are a testament to this.
No matter the risk, the brave and the daring (and those who seek to conquer a lingering fear) try out wakeboarding, white water rafting, rock climbing, skiing, surfing and motorcycling.
Some do it for the sheer adrenalin rush it gives, others just for the heck of it.
Whatever the motivation, the whole experience is worth capturing, reliving and sharing.
While handheld cameras and other video footages taken by friends are the more traditional ways of taking hold of the action, they can be extremely limited.
For one, holding a traditional videocam while trying to bungee jump or do a motorcycle stunt up in the air does not only make it a hassle, it can be extremely dangerous.
And most of the time, you can't convince your brother, sister, mom, dad or best friend to skydive with you and be your official videographer up in the air.
Even if they did agree, the video wouldn't come from your own experience.
This is where point of view cameras come in handy.
These are cameras you attach on your helmet or torso to capture the action as you see it.
For the adventure enthusiasts and those in who find extreme sports extremely within their range of normal activities, these cameras give the best perspective and the ultimate high as they review their experience in full high-definition on their personal computers.
With point of view cameras, there's no need to drag anyone along to your escapades.
Most of these cameras, like any other digital camera, come equipped with a memory card that allow you to record videos and capture still photos.
While they started out as bulky and unstable gadgets with connections that go easily loose, point of view cameras are now quite sturdy pieces of equipment that are also unobtrusive.
This means that they do not hinder the wearer from performing his usual actions.
Most of them are also waterproof and can capture action while you scuba dive or do water sports.
Point of view cameras also capture speed, distance, altitude as well as location for those concerned with statistics and details.
The wide-angle format that some models give is also indispensable to giving a wider perspective.
For those who use point of view cameras for training athletes and preparing for competitions, these features actually improve one's game.
It provides valuable insight into the techniques used in actual practice and later review these for tips to better an athlete's movements and entry or exit points.
Because these cameras also have built-in speakers, it records the comments heard and given during the entire practice session.
For coaches, this is indispensable inasmuch as certain instructions given during workout games make players more or less motivated to go for the goal.
With these helpful hints recorded and taken into consideration, coaches and trainers will be more equipped to handle players from the sidelines during actual competitions.
Our memories are fallible.
We don't remember things as vividly or as concretely as we would like to.
With point of view cameras, the tireless pursuits of the human spirit are captured in the eyes of the daredevil or the determined athlete for all the world to see.