Warum macht man Bungee Jumping?
Meist wird Bungeespringen auf der Suche nach dem „ultimativen Kick“, bisweilen auch als Methode zur Überwindung eigener Ängste (vor allem der Höhenangst) praktiziert. Die Geschwindigkeit ist abhängig von der Höhe des Absprungpunktes, Gewicht des Springers und kann um die 100 km/h erreichen.
Ist Bungee Jumping ein Sport?
Die Begriffe Bungeespringen (oder Bungee-Springen), Bungeejumping oder Bungee-Jumping (von englisch bungee beziehungsweise bungy „Gurt“, „Seil“ und (to) jump „springen“) bezeichnen eine moderne Extremsportart, bei der man von einem hohen Bauwerk kopfüber in die Tiefe springt.
Where did the first bungee jump take place?
By 1982, several people were jumping from mobile cranes and hot air balloons. After few years, bungee jumping started to appear very frequently all around the world and the first commercial and legal bungee site were born in New Zealand. In 1989, A.J. Hackett started the first bungee camp in the city of Queenstown, New Zealand.
What’s the difference between bungee running and bungee jumping?
„Bungee Running“ involves no jumping as such. It merely consists of, as the name suggests, running along a track (often inflatable) with a bungee cord attached. One often has a velcro-backed marker that marks how far the runner got before the bungee cord pulled back.
How old do you have to be to bungee jump?
Bungee jumping is for everyone aged over sixteen and does not require prior experience. You don’t buy any equipment; you are just there to enjoy it. The most crucial part of bungee jumping is being able to gather enough courage to do it.
Where to bungee jump in the Czech Republic?
Zvikov Bridge, Harrachov TV Tower and Chomutov Bridge are particularly famous spots for bungee jumping in Czech Republic. If you are planning to travel with your equipment, there might be additional costs. You can click here to check the extra services price table.