Bungee jumping is one of the most exhilarating sports to experiences. And regardless of the dangers that go hand in hand with this type of activity, thousands if not millions have successfully done this extreme sport since the early 80’s. And this would not happen if the jumpers did not follow safety procedures and rules that involve during the activity.
Common mistakes like faulty safety harnesses and bungee cords being too long may relatively result to fatal injury; therefore, before such jumps are ever made, all equipment should be double checked and more importantly, the jump should be properly organized.



Bungee Jumping Tips

Check your clubs qualifications
Very Important step for a jump.Before embarking on any extreme sport you should always be assured of the suitability of the operators. Most countries have a government safety organization that regulates standards of public safety in different environments. So before you go for that jump with the club of your choice, don't forget to check if the club you are jumping with has been certified by some government body.

Don't try anything fancy
Advanced acrobatics are a part of bungee jumping but, for the first few times, you will want to leave these to the experts. One of the most common bungee jumps is a straight forward swallow dive that will end with your head point downwards and your feet in the air. Discuss the type of jump you want to do with the jump master, as it may be affected by the type of harness you wear.

Watch out for rope burn
A common minor but nevertheless painful injury can be caused by rope burn. To avoid this keep some clothing between the rope and your skin - but don’t cause any tangling. Again, the jump master should make sure you are made as comfortable as possible for your bungee jump.

Don't look down
Every instinct in your body will be screaming out for you not to jump. A good way to control this according to some bungee jumpers is to look straight ahead and imagine you are diving into a pool.

There is an organization devoted strictly to the safety of bungee jumpers everywhere. The organiztion is known as BERSA, the British Elastic Rope Sports Association. BERSA has put together a code of practice in conjunction with the HSE(Heath & Safety Executive), as a standard for safe operations when conducting bungee jumps. While member clubs and companies sign up voluntarily to follow the guidelines, there is no legal requirement for those who decide not to.

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Bungee jumping (also spelled "Bungy" jumping)[1][2] is an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a large elastic cord. The tall structure is usually a fixed object, such as a building, bridge or crane; but it is also possible to jump from a movable object, such as a hot-air-balloon or helicopter, that has the ability to hover above the ground. The thrill comes as much from the free-falling as from the rebounds.[3]
Bungee Jump in Normandy, France (Souleuvre Viaduct)

When the person jumps, the cord stretches and the jumper flies upwards again as the cord snaps back, and continues to oscillate up and down until all the energy is dissipated.