A 200ft Bungee Jump in Harlech - 01766 780 992

Bungee jumpers are not required to provide any equipment. Harnesses, ropes, etc. are supplied by the club. Sensible outdoor clothes are recommended.

Records

Highest bungee jump down a vertical wall, Verscaze Dam, Lugano, Switzerland, 700 ft.
Greatest altitude, from hot air balloon at 12,610 ft.
Longest unstretched jumpline, from a helicopter, 816 ft.
Highest jump from a Bridge, 1053 ft from Royal Gorge Bridge, Colorado, USA.
Oldest bungee jumper, 100 year old man.

Competitions

The first Bungee Jumping World Championships were staged in Rhode Island, USA, in 1995.

Books

Bungee Jumping for Fun and Profit (Frase)

Pros

Low cost
No equipment needed by the jumper
Excellent opportunity to raise money for charity
Low risk of injury

Cons

Only two permanent BERSA bungee sites in UK
Strong winds prevent play
Each buzz only lasts for a few seconds

Photo � David Newall

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