Bungee jumping

Macca371 · 19-01-2005, 20:03

Anyone done it? What do you think?

Me and some friends have decided it'd be a good idea to try it soon, but I don't know how to go about it.

Is there an age limit, is it safe, is it enjoyable? Anybody know any places to do it near Manchester?

paulyoung666 · 19-01-2005, 20:07

go for it , if you want to do it

, statistically i reckon you have got as much chance of dying while crossing the road with a bellyfull of beer

**Maggy J** · 19-01-2005, 20:08

You sound as if you need convincing.Personally I think anyone who does this needs their head examining.

Macca371 · 19-01-2005, 20:11

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Originally Posted by paulyoung666

go for it , if you want to do it

, statistically i reckon you have got as much chance of dying while crossing the road with a bellyfull of beer

Hmm, are we talking about a country path or the M6 here?

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Originally Posted by Incognitas

You sound as if you need convincing.Personally I think anyone who does this needs their head examining.

**Stephen** · 19-01-2005, 21:21

Ihave tried it once. It took a long time to decide to do it but once I di it was amazing. If you are thinking of it just go for it. you will love it.

Janusian · 19-01-2005, 21:36

I did it in New Zealand off the bridge that it all started at (piccies attached)

I have to say that I was slightly underwhelmed by the whole thing. My experience is that no sooner have you started than the cord is tightening and you are coming back up. This one wasn't too high though (about 120ft), there is one operated by the same company which you may have seen on the recent Billy Connolly program from a cable car, which is much higher.

I think part of the problem was that same day we bungee'd we also Luge'd and Parascended off the hill above Queenstown, both of which were more of an adrenaline rush and more memorable.

None of it beats White Water rafting though, but that is another discussion!

Earl of Bronze · 19-01-2005, 21:44

Been there, done that.

Seriously though, its the dogs dangly bits and I'd recomend it to anyone. If you are giving it serious thought, keep and eye on the papers as lots of charaties will hold events for people who have raised a set minimum sponcership. Thats how I came to do my first bungee jump. So not only did I have bloody good fun, but I also raised money for charity.

My advice though......

If you want the ultimate adrenalin rush, go Skydiving.

homealone · 19-01-2005, 22:37

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Originally Posted by Earl of Bronze

Been there, done that.

Seriously though, its the dogs dangly bits and I'd recomend it to anyone. If you are giving it serious thought, keep and eye on the papers as lots of charaties will hold events for people who have raised a set minimum sponcership. Thats how I came to do my first bungee jump. So not only did I have bloody good fun, but I also raised money for charity.

My advice though......

If you want the ultimate adrenalin rush, go Skydiving.

I am vaguely aquainted with a guy who, not only survived a skydiving accident, but also has tried a gliding suit, I would love a go at that, he said it really does feel like you can fly

**Matt D** · 19-01-2005, 22:46

Never done it, but it's one of those things I'd love to try.

I'd also really like to do a parachute jump.

luftys · 19-01-2005, 22:54

Not for me

might be fun in the bedroom

AndrewJ · 19-01-2005, 22:55

Now thats something I want to do in my lifetime.

danielf · 19-01-2005, 22:58

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Originally Posted by Incognitas

You sound as if you need convincing.Personally I think anyone who does this needs their head examining.

Particularly if it goes wrong

Earl of Bronze · 19-01-2005, 23:43

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Originally Posted by homealone

I am vaguely aquainted with a guy who, not only survived a skydiving accident, but also has tried a gliding suit, I would love a go at that, he said it really does feel like you can fly

You really should give it a try, and as with charity bungee jumping, you can tandem skydive for charity. While I've not had the chance to try a gliding suit, I have managed ''free-flying'', and very kool it is too.

Personally I had hoped to start BASEjumping, but I have a feeling my days of grabbing airtime are over.

One other thing I found while I did a lot of 'diving, women get ''very '' excited after their first 'dive.

carlingman · 19-01-2005, 23:44

Just make sure your not too much overweight like this guy.

20-01-2005, 00:05

Last one I saw was something like forty quid!

I can think of a lot better things to do with forty quid...