Because, I wish I do that. Every time such an activity happens here in my town, there is too much of a crowd, and although I am not clausterophobic I become impatient to wait. I remember telling a friend's husband who's been on an office tour to Minneapolis to enjoy time there. I heard that he even tried skydiving which is something really exciting. So said bungee jumping is much different and I just loved to see people do (not in reality though). For those of you who want to know what it means, here it is ....
Bungee jumping is an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a large elastic cord. The tall structure can usually be any fixed object, such as a building, bridge or a crane. Indeed it is also possible to jump from a movable object, such as from a hot-air-balloon or an helicopter, that has the ability to hover over one spot on the ground. So said, fixed-wing aircrafts are unsuitable because they only stay aloft when moving rapidly forward. The thrill comes as much from the free-falling as from the rebounds.
When the person jumps, the cord stretches to absorb the energy of the fall, then the jumper flies upwards again as the cord snaps back. The jumper oscillates up and down until all of the energy is used up.
Despite the inherent danger of jumping from a great height, several million successful jumps have taken place since 1980. This is attributable to bungee operators rigorously conforming to standards and guidelines governing jumps, such as checking calculations and fittings for each and every jump. The procedure includes rigorous double-check very much similar to pilots’ pre-flight check routines.
However a common mistake in fatality cases is to use a too long cord. Most bungee jumping cords are made from natural rubber. The common bungee cords like Euro and Mil Spec cords stretch 2 to 4 times the original length. The cord should be substantially shorter than the height of the jumping platform to allow it room to stretch. When the cord reaches its natural length the jumper either starts to slow down or keeps accelerating depending upon the speed of descent.
The average age of jumpers is between 16 and 40, but the limit is 14 to 50. Spectators of all ages stand in awe, witnessing the many people who like bunging up and down.
I didn't even get the privelege of watching the live bunging action. Did you by the way? Next time dont be a watcher, be a jumper. Happy bungee jumping!
