Bungee Jumping

Bungee jumping also spelt "Bungy" jumping) 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 from the free-fallingand the rebound. When the person jumps, the cord stretches and the jumper flies upwards again as the cord recoils, and continues to oscillate up and down until all the kinetic energy is dissipated.

For the 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 enclosed in a tough outer cover. The outer cover may be applied when the latex is pre-stressed, so that the cord's resistance to extension is already significant at the cord's natural length. This gives a harder, sharper bounce. The braided cover also provides significant durability benefits. Other operators, including A.J.Hackett and most southern-hemisphere operators, use unbraided cords with exposed latex strands (pictured at right). These give a softer, longer bounce and can be home-produced.There may be a certain elegance in using only a simple ankle attachment, but accidents where participants became detached led many commercial operators to use a body harness, if only as a backup for an ankle attachment. Body harnesses generally derive from climbing equipment rather than parachute equipment.

The tips:

1. Find a bungee jumping place near you. Make sure this is a legal outfit and not some random guy with a rope on top of a bridge.
2. Know that when you get to your location, the staff there will give you bunch of stuff to sign, including those scary waivers. They will also weigh you (don't worry, no one knows your weight but them) and then will send you up. When you get to the top of the bungee bridge, there will be instructors up there who will prep you. Listen to what they have to say, as it will make your jump more enjoyable. Also, don't be afraid to ask questions- that's what they are there for. The instructors will put padding around your ankles and then attach big elastic bands around your ankles, which will in turn be attached to the actual bungee cord!
3. Listen to when they say go, jump! It's an incredible feeling falling through the air at that speed! Enjoy the ride, and feel free to scream your head off! After the jump, a guy in a boat will come and unhook you from the cords. Be nice to him!
4. Brag about it! You just went bungee jumping- you are instantly super-cool!