Bungee jumping is done by leaping from a high surface where are rope is fixed, with the other end of the same rope tightly tied around the ankles. Imagine falling down a tall tower head first; the adrenaline and the thrill are worth risking it all.

In recent days, bungee has been accessible to both young and old; there has been no age limit. This sport usually takes place on fixed objects such as bridges, towers and cranes. However, there have been trends whereby professionals are trying it out from a moving surface. These flying objects include hot air balloons and helicopters.

The cord stretches as the jumper falls down the height; it then rebounds, and its momentum takes the jumper back up. The trampoline-like motion continues until the cord loses its kinetic energy.

Plunging down from a height may be frightening, but you do not need to worry, because bungee has an excellent safety record. These fun centres are run, and maintained, by professionals using the best equipment. Safety is key, and thus all the procedures are put in place for this purpose. All you need to worry about is if your nerves are hard enough to enjoy the thrill.

Origins of Bungee Jumping

It’s believed that this activity originated from the Pacific Islands. Books reveal that the sport is linked to land diving, which was done as a ritual in the Pentecost Island. The boys would just leap from a wooden stand with an elastic vine tied to their feet. The line length is adjusted so that the boy would touch down to the ground, just when the elastic’s limit is reached. In New Zealand, the first commercial jumps were done in 1986. The country is considered the mecca of extreme sports, and most of the earliest bungee jumps were done by daredevils. Currently, it is done by people of all ages and gender.