In a simple word, there is a fixed object such as building, bridge or crane or any movable object like hot air balloon, helicopter then person will jump from that with the support of cord or elastic rope called as bungee cord.
Equipment used: unbraided cords, body harness for safety (it is the backup for an ankle attachment).
World’s highest jump was by AJ Hackett in august 2005 from Macau tower. There is some terms related to the bungee jumping are:
Catapult: It is the reverse bungee which is actual a jumper who starts from the ground not from any altitude.
Trampoline: In this, it is known as bungee trampoline because in this a jumper can achieve that height which is not possible by trampoline alone. It is using body harness attached with bungee cord.
Running: In this no jumping takes place, bungee running is running along the track with a bungee cord.
Ramp: In this one can slide due to stainless pulleys with the help of two rubber cords tied around the participant and linked to steel cables.
Scad diving: scad stands for suspended catch air device and this is same like bungee jumping but there is no cord so participant free falls into a net.
One should have to take care of safety measures because in this tragic accident, eyesight damage etc may occur.
5 best and perfect places for bungee jumping in India:
Mohan chatty village (Rishikesh): This place is most preferred bungee jumping destination in India known as jumping heights. The platform is built over a rocky cliff which is 83 meters above to the ground level. It is the highest jumping platform of India and taking age group from 12 yrs.
Ozone (Bangalore): Here jumping is done from the height of 80 feet above thegroundwith no any fixed platform. Here anyone from the age group 18 to 60 years can enjoy the adrenaline pumping experience at ozone adventures.
Gravity Zone (Goa): Here a 25 meters high permanent tower is fixed for bungee jumping .beginner can choose this platform for their adventure because it is not too high.
Wanderlust (Delhi): It is 130 ft above to the ground level and age group of 14 to 50 can perform bungee jumping. All the staffs of this thrilling sport are trained in German technology here.
Della Adventure(Lonavala): It have 45 meters jumping platform and leap last around 4 to 5 minutes, it is the largest adventure park .Here bungee jumping is suitable for those aged above10 years.
Some places which is not popular but having bungee jumping location is Jagdalpur(Chhatisgarh),Solang Nalla(Kullu Manali)and Gujarat is also preparing site for this.
There are some important points to take care off while bungee jumping:
1.For doing this one should have take the help of any trained person to avoid mistakes.
2.All doubts about this should be cleared so get all information.
3.All equipment should be taken by you so make sure of that.
4.You should careful about the place which is for bungee jumping and it should be clear from rocks and trees.
5.You should first go through medical check-up and make sure you are perfect for this.