But NASA technical specialists think it is doable and not excessively risky.

The diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis is typically based on tests on pancreatic structure and function, as direct biopsy of the pancreas is considered excessively risky.

In December 2003 Hunter's trading group lost $400 million in a single week in an excessively risky trade.

Its goal is to eliminate unsound or excessively risky practices in favor of those that have better outcomes.

"These banks continue to remain in business," the report says, "and often they invest in excessively risky assets, thus increasing the exposure of deposit insurers."

Others see taking money out of the house as excessively risky.

For instance, although a return of 20% may appear good, the investment can still have a negative alpha if it's involved in an excessively risky position.

Even extreme libertarians may be willing to face some restrictions on their retirement choices, so long as they won't be required to bail out fellow retirees who make excessively risky choices.

Many also feel that pressure from both fans and promoters has forced drivers to push their trucks beyond their limits and too often is a breeding ground for crashes and excessively risky maneuvers.

Even among young people, hitchhiking themselves or picking up hitchhikers is generally viewed as excessively risky.