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How to Bungee Jump in New Zealand

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Beginning in New Zealand in the 1980s, bungee (bungy) jumping quickly became an internationally recognized alternative extreme sport. Its true origins came from the Vanuatu people of the South Pacific. For perhaps thousands of years, Pentecost ... more »

How to Survive When Bungee Jumping

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Despite the fact that bungee jumping has received very critical media attention after some unsafe jumps resulted in fatal accidents, the sport has a safety factor statistic of only two deaths out of one million jumps. However, there are still ... more »

How to Bungee Jump

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Bungee jumping has been an extreme sport for several years. It's gotten more than its fair share of media attention for it's dangerous aspects and tragic accidents. However, statistics indicate that bungee jumping has only about two in one ... more »

How to Bungee Jump Safely

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Bungee jumping is one of the most extreme sports involving free-fall in the air. Once someone has tried it, they usually come back to do it, again. It's an adrenaline rush that isn't duplicated easily. However, with any extreme sport, there is a ... more »

How to Join a Bungee Jumping Club

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The extreme sport of bungee jumping was inspired by an ancient ritual performed by men on Pentecost Island in the Republic of Vanuatu, who would tie vines to their ankles and jump off tall platforms as a test of courage. Nowadays adrenaline ... more »

How to Prepare for a First Bungee Jump

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OK, you think you're an adrenaline junkie. And, you've decided that you think bungee jumping would be fun. But, not everyone knows much about this extreme sport. There are some basics that you need to take care of before your first bungee jump. ... more »

How to Buy Bungee Jumping Equipment

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Bungee jumping is one of the most exhilarating extreme sports, but it is also one of the most dangerous if you don't have the proper equipment. Because of this, do your homework and purchase bungee equipment with the greatest care. Due to its ... more »

How to Get Bungee Jumping Lessons

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The exciting sport of bungee jumping creates an adrenaline rush in even the most avid extreme sport athlete. Before taking that first jump, get proper training to ensure your safety. Follow these steps to learn where to find lessons, what ... more »

How to Learn Bungee Jumping Terms

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Bungee Jumping, the scream of extreme sports, has its very own vocabulary of terms. The term "Bungee" originates from the Bunlap tribe of the Vanuatu Islands in the South Pacific. This is part of an ancient ritual. Modern day Bungee Jumpers are ... more »

How to Learn the Rules of Bungee Jumping

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Bungee jumping entails throwing caution to the wind and experiencing free fall, with only a thin elastic cord to stop you from plummeting to your death. It has been called suicide practice by people who don't understand or just wish to dissuade ... more »

How to Choose a Bungee Jumping Location

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Bungee jumping is an extreme sport that offers people the thrill of their lives. Whether you are a newbie or expert, you will want to have the best jumping experience possible. The way to do this is choose an ideal location for your jump... more »

How to See Bungee Jump Competitions

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Bungee jumping gained popularity in the 1990s, along with a handful of other extreme sports. Now bungee jumping companies offer lessons worldwide, from the rural U.S. to foreign locales like Bulgaria. In the mid-1990s, cable network ESPN ... more »

How to Understand Bungee Jumping Physics

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A great way to deliver a kinetic energy lesson in high school physics is to teach the physics of bungee jumping. Bungee jumping is all about physics in action. Not that you can all pile into the school bus to go bungee jumping, but you can ... more »

How to Choose a Bungee Jumping Cord

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Thrill-seekers worldwide have experienced the rush of bungee jumping. But allowing yourself to be suspended by an elastic rope, jumping from great heights and rebounding like a toy does have its risks. Jumpers depend greatly on their equipment to ... more »

How to Dress to Go Bungee Jumping

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Bungee jumping is an extreme experience that many people enjoy participating in. If you plan to try bungee jumping, you'll want to make the experience as safe and comfortable and possible. A way to do this is to dress properly for the sport... more »

How to Find a Bungee Jumping Club

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The extreme sport of bungee jumping made its debut in New Zealand. Now it can be found all over the world. If jumping from a bridge or other tall structure while connected to a large rubber band sounds like fun, then you may want to get in touch ... more »

How to Learn Bungee Jumping History

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If you think of bungee jumping as an extreme sport, you'll think again after seeing the Vanuatu natives diving in traditional form. Modern bungee jumpers have a nearly fail-safe method for practicing their sport, with rigid guidelines, rigorous ... more »

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