Bungee jumping involves jumping from a high structure while connected to a large elastic cord. Here’s how it works:

Equipment: The main components include the bungee cord, a harness, and an attachment point. The cord is made from elastic materials that can stretch and then retract.

Preparation: The jumper is secured in a harness that connects to the bungee cord. The attachment point is usually at the top of the jump structure, like a bridge or a crane.

The Jump: When the jumper leaps off the edge, gravity pulls them downwards. Initially, they accelerate downward due to gravity.

Cord Stretching: As the jumper falls, the bungee cord begins to stretch. The cord is designed to stretch significantly (often several times its original length) to absorb the energy of the fall.

Rebound: After reaching the lowest point of the jump, the elastic energy in the stretched cord pulls the jumper back upward. This creates a bouncing motion where the jumper goes up and down a few times before coming to a rest.

Safety Measures: Safety is crucial, so bungee jumping companies have strict protocols, including double-checking equipment and harnesses.

The thrill of bungee jumping comes from the free-fall experience and the subsequent rebound, all while being safely secured.

Bungee jumping is a popular sport but there is more demand for the sport than there are companies that offer bungee jumping. There are only about a dozen professional bungee jumping companies across the United States of America. That means due to the number of bungee jumping locations, most people will need to travel a considerable distance in order to jump with a professional bungee company. If there is currently not a location nearby and travelling is not a good option for you, we recommend searching for a theme park which offers something similar to the bungee jumping experience. You may also be interested in participating in another adventurous sport (such as skydiving) as locations may be more readily available.

Bungee Jumping Adventures found two business listings for bungee jumping in Idaho.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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