Extreme ironing.  The act of ironing in extreme situations.  You’ve never heard of it?  Well we’ll get you acquainted with it in a short while, and don’t think for a minute that this isn’t a serious sport.  A large portion of extreme ironing is now sponsored by Rowenta.  That’s right: the iron manufacturer.

As a taster offering, here’s a video that adequately illustrates the thrill of the sport.

We’ll be giving you a rundown with the help of the super guys over at the Extreme Ironing Bureau.