Finally decided to take that great big leap and stretch the limits of your fears by deciding to go bungy jumping? A spectacular choice indeed! Bungy jumping has its own set of thrills to fill in every adrenalin rush you need. Before you take that leap (rather jump), here are a few things you should expect.
1. Bungy jumping does not require much training and instruction, and is one of the easiest of all extreme sports. With as little training as an explanation of the procedure, you will then be weighed and the length of the bungy cord will be adjusted accordingly. A trained professional will then strap and secure you in padded ankle straps. Once on the crane you just simply listen to the countdown and you jump off.
2. Several options of harnessing to the bungy cord will be made available. Ankle and body harnesses are most famous and considered to be the safest.
3. This activity is not safe for everyone. People who have heart conditions or high blood pressure are discouraged from jumping. Similarly, people with neck, knee and back injuries most especially those who suffer from epilepsy should refrain from trying this sport.
4. There are two kinds of bungy cords used commercially. One is a factory produced braided shock cord, consists of many latex strands enclosed in a tough cover. This cord gives a harder and sharper bounce. Another is the unbraided cord where the latex strands are exposed, this gives a longer and softer bounce.
5. Soreness. A bit of tenderness on the ankles and leg can be expected due to the initial yank once the bungy cord has stretched after your jump. Following proper procedures before, during and after the jump will help lessen if not eliminate this.
6. Cost. Bungy jumping prices can range from $50 to $100 depending on the location and package.
7. When you book to bungy jump, there is no assurance that you jump at the time that you are scheduled to. This may be due to wind and weather factors. It can also be because of people who are jumping ahead of you who take forever to jump.
8. An addictive rush. Bungy jumping may seem terrifying at first. Jumping from unbelievable heights with a cord preventing your body from dropping splat on the ground is not an easy thing to do. Bungy jumping can be very safe if done in a well-established location and facility. Such is the thrill of the activity that people keep coming back for more.
9. Scream. It's expected of you. Bungy jumping can release so much emotion. Fear is mostly part of it as you prepare and actually stand at the ledge for your free fall. Once you jump a flurry of emotions will pass as you rapidly drop hundreds of feet. All of these emotions are summed up as this shriek of fear turns into a scream of elation, that just about says it all!
Hi I'm Brett Hughes. Bungy jumping is a passion of mine, and I spend every spare minute anticipating my next free fall and bounce! If you're a bit of an adrenalin junkie, and thought its something you might like to try, I'd definitely recommend going for a bungy jump...you won't regret it!
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