Bungee Jumping

¤ Most Thrilling Sport

Bungee

If adventure is what ticks you to test the limit then there is nothing more challenging and exhilarating then bungee jumping. The sport yet again is not for the faint hearted and certainly dare devilry is not the only requirement. Courage and skill combines together as individuals test the limits by taking a plunge from heights of 100 to 400 feet only with strong suspension cables set to keep the individual safe. This sport involves the highest levels of professionalism and skill and hence the whole factor of fear is minimal. Many organizations who arrange for such events seek to maintain the highest levels of professionalism and safety for enthusiast. Bungee Jumping in India has gained recognition and also fanfare over the last couple of years. The high adrenaline adventure has picked up steam in the last couple of years. This has been keen interest both on the part of event organizers and also an avid demography of adventure sports enthusiast.

Bungee Jumping as sports traces its origin to the habitants of the South Pacific islands of Vanuatu. This sport was used as a manhood ritual whereby the youngsters used to leap from Bamboos trees and wines with their legs tied. The world’s first ever bungee jumping event was held on April fool’s Day 1978 when four unauthorized jumpers took a leap using elasticized rubber roped from Bristol Clifton Suspension bridge. In the 80’s the sports got commercialized and became extremely popular in North America and Euorpe.The first ever permanent facility for bungee jumping in India was set up at Hotel Chamunda in Bangalore.

Bungee jumping gear- Bungee jumping is a relatively safe and exciting game if the right equipment is in place. The main bungee jumping gear for the same involves cords and harness.

• Cords- Cords are a very important part of the sport. Cords for the same are made of pure rubber. Euro and Mil Spec cords in particular are used for the sport. The cord used for mountaineering can be put to use provided there are strong enough to hold stress.

• Harness- Harness can also be referred to as support. There are basically two type of support one which is attached to the legs of the jumper and the second which is attached to the back of the jumper as a back support

Other equipments required for bungee jumping include

• Jump Decks

• Rigging system

• Elevating Jump decks

• Portable hosting devices

• Harness rigging system

• Carnbiners

• Slings/ropes/ pulleys

• Retrival system

• Bungee cord ropes and webbings

Apart from these equipments it is also advisable that you select a crew that has adequate knowledge and understanding about procedures and equipments and those that are certified by the government and the tourism department. There have been cases in the past where individuals have been penalized for not employing the right equipment and also conducting service without the prior permission of authorities. It is better to be informed and at the same time safe.