Bungee Trampolines: Discover New Heights
Carl Walker
Trampoline jumping has literally been taken to new heights with
the launch of a gravity-defying, adrenaline-pumping sport known
as bungee trampoline, introduced by the world of extreme
sports. In bungee trampoline, the jumper has an adjustable
harness attached to the waist, connected to bungee ropes on
both sides. This allows various types of somersaults and other
airborne aerobics as the jumper is catapulted up to 12 to 14
meters in the air.
Bungee trampolines can be set up on almost any high footfall
outdoor or indoor locations such as amusement parks, beaches,
swimming pools, summer camps, schools, festivals, acrobatic
training centers, water parks, gymnasiums, etc.
Most Bungee Trampolines are built from high quality materials
such as aluminum and stainless steel and should fulfill certain
safety standards and regulations. Anyone who weighs between 45
to 200 pounds can comfortably participate in a bungee
trampoline jumping. Experience is not needed except for extreme
stunts and aerobics, which should never be attempted without the
supervision of a professional. Another advantage with bungee
trampoline jumping is that even people with certain physical
disabilities can take part because the harness attached to the
waist makes it much safer than conventional trampolines.
A single jumping unit may have more than one trampoline which
allows multiple jumpers to use the bungee trampoline at the
same time. However, there are also bungee trampolines designed
for only one person at a time. Most of the bungee trampolines
used today come with a client control apparatus, using a
counter and a timer which can be easily operated by a single
person. Recommended power supply for bungee trampolines is 110
or 230 volts and 10 amperes electrical outlet.
There are several models, types, and designs of bungee
trampolines. Some of them have been modified to make the jumps
more exciting and thrilling. For example, Forest Maxi Bungy
Trampoline, captioned “Maxi bungee trampoline fly in the trees”
(maxi-trampoline.com) features a harness and elastic system
which is connected to natural trees from 5 meters to 20 meters
high construction. Participants (5 years and older, adults
below 200 lbs.) can jump up to 20 meters and land on their feet
in the middle of the trampoline. 230 volts or 110 volts is the
average supply of power used by this bungee trampoline.
An example of a four person bungee trampoline:
Camp Cayuga (campcayuga.com), a private coed residential summer
camp in Honesdale, Pennsylvania has introduced what it called
the Big “Trampoline Thing", as a part of its extreme jumping
sports program. This is the basic configuration of the bungee
trampoline:
A large rig combines a trampoline system with a bungee cord
system. The rig features 4 separate trampolines, so 4 people
can be accommodated at one time. The patented Bungee Cord
System includes a hydraulic lift that automatically readjusts
the height settings on the rig as participants jump higher.
With this safety feature, the bungee cord cannot be
over-stretched while jumping, and catapult the jumper up to 24
feet in the air.
Bungee Trampoline jumping, like the regular bungee jumping,
should be approached with caution because it can result in
injuries like sprains, fractures, scrapes, bruises and cuts, or
serious injuries to the head and neck which can cause paralysis,
or even death. Children should always be supervised by adults,
and inexperienced adult jumpers should seek the help of
instructors or professionals.
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