I think when I take risk, I'm not really all that consious of it. i.e. I like cool storms and like getting outside just to see what they do and are vs. seeking shelter.
As a kid, I was constantly exploring and checking things out... By the age of 5, I'd had my stomach pumped three times. I'd cranked the engine and driven my grandmothers car down a hill. Grandma almost broke her leg trying to stop the car.
I'd do crazy stuff like roll my riding toys to the top of a very steep hill, and put my hands in the air on the way down.
I loved doing motorcross for a bit. Jumping dirt bikes is fun and I just took to it naturally. Not many people jump a dirt bike their first trip out, but I sure as heck did.
Think for me it's just that I get so "into" an experience I'd forget about risk?
Like testing out my new tires by driving down the side of a mountain at 130 MPH.
hmm...I guess I like to take "controlled" risk. Like I won't push it but so far as that I feel competant.
I love waterboarding and tubing. Just being able to read the water, and adjusting to what the boat driver is doing.
I especially love taunting a boat driver who's intent upon knocking me off the tube and/or board.
One paticular tube ride I can remember flipping the tube vertical and pressing my feet forward angst the oncoming onslaught of water depth and speed.
The rope snapped and flew back at the boat, wrapping around another person's neck...leaving a red mark/welp. I felt bad when I found out that had happened, but still quietly proud when the driver of the boat said, they'd never seen anyone ride a tube like that.
I still don't see myself as being a "risk taker" Like I wouldn't jump a dirt bike into the back of a van. But I do enjoy pushing the envelop on occassion when my senses are fully engaged.