Bungee jumping

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History is an activity that include jumping from a tall structure while connected to a large elastic co rd . When the person jumps, the cord stretches and the jumper flies upwards again as the cord snaps back Bungee jumping – * elastic cord – эластичный шнур The word "bungee" originates from West Country dialect of English language, meaning "Anything thick and squat" *Anything thick and squat – чтото толстое и приземистое The first modern bungee jumps were made on 1 April 1979 from the 250-foot (76 m) Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol

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equipment The elastic rope first used in bungee jumping, and still used by many commercial operators, is factory-produced braided shock cord. This consists of many latex strands. * Braided - плетеный Body harnesses generally derive from climbing equipment rather than parachute equipment. * Harness - жилет

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records In August 2005, AJ Hackett added a SkyJump to the Macau Tower, making it the world's highest jump at 233 metres (764 ft). Another commercial bungee jump currently in operation is just 13m smaller, at 220 metres (720 ft). This jump, made without guide ropes, is from the top of the Verzasca Dam near Locarno, Switzerland

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Variations In "Catapult" (Reverse Bungee or Bungee Rocket) the 'jumper' starts on the ground. The jumper is secured and the cord stretched, then released and shooting the jumper up into the air. Catapult - Bungee Running in cludes no jumping as such. It simply consists of, as the name suggests, running along a track (often inflatable) with a bungee cord attached. Running - Bungee jumping off a ramp. Two rubber cords - the "bungees" - are tied around the participants waist to a harness Ramp -