There’s plenty of activities you can do during your adventure to your dream destinations. You may try something that are more adrenaline-stimulating or the ones that are more relaxing. Bungee jumping however, is not for the faint-hearted as it’s not your regular adventure sport and falls into category of extreme adventure instead. It’s not easy for everyone to be brave and falling from a height. That’s some people love to brag once they are able to do it.
Make the most of your bungee jumping experience
There’s plenty of destinations around the world that have bungee jumping as their tourist attractions. Some of the highest bungee jumping sites are the one located in Macau, New Zealand, and Rishikesh India. If you are planning to do a bungee jumping on your next travel plan, make sure to know what to do and expect to make the most of it:
Be the first one to jump
When you’re trying to do bungee jumping, be the first one to jump instead of waiting for others to do it before you. The longer you wait and see others jumping or hesitating, the more escalated your fear is going to be. Hence, it’s best to take a leap of faith yourself. This way, you don’t have much time to back out and miss out one of the most exciting experiences.
Jump before the countdown ends
It’s also recommended that you do the countdown yourself instead of letting others to count for you. Or, you can also let other do the countdown but then jump before it ends. Most of the time, people won’t jump on the first count when letting the person count.
Look straight instead of look down
For most people, it’s scary to see from the top especially if the height is extreme. If it’s the case for you too, it’d better to look straight while jumping instead of looking down. It’s more recommended to open your eyes when jumping to have great experience. However, you can also close your eyes while jumping.
Choose the right brand to do bungee jumping
You may have heard from the news about people failed doing bungee jumping due to unsafe equipment or that few people got hurt doing it. Therefore, it’s important to research the brand to ensure they have well-trained staff and professionals who know what they are doing.
Dress comfortably
It’s recommended that you wear comfortable clothes for doing bungee jumping. It’s best to avoid wearing skirts, dress, or high heels. Just dress comfortably just like when you are going to take a walk. You can jump barefoot but if you decide to wear your shoes, make sure to tie your laces.
Always read before you sign
You will read or told about warnings and rules so make sure to pay attention on those. Some people are not qualified to do bungee jumping such as those who have chronic diseases, backache, etc. Be honest with your health condition to ensure your safety.