Bungee Jumping Travel Insurance

• Los Angeles National Forest, USA
• Colorado River Bridge, Costa Rica
• Great Canadian Bungee, Quebec, Canada
• Victoria Falls Bridge, Zimbabwe
• Verzasca Dam, Switzerland
• Plettenburg Bay, South Africa
• Kawerau Suspension Bridge, New Zealand

Bungee jumping is a fairly new recreational activity, having only been taking place for around 30 years.

Originally only the jumper's ankles were tied to the cord, however for greater control and safety there are now attached with a body harness too.

The other end is attached to the top of the stationary object. The cord stretches back and forth until the energy from the jump has been exhausted.

Bungee jumping is an extreme sport and injuries can occur. There is a wide spectrum of possible injuries during a jump. Among the list of minor injuries are:

• Contusions
• Pinched fingers
• Cord burns
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Blurred Vision

There are however more serious injuries which can occur, including:

• Dislocations
• Strains
• Sprains
• Paralysis
• Haemorrhage
• Whiplash

There have also been some fatalities resulting from the miscalculation of rope length and other factors.

It's therefore important that when ever you go bungee jumping to make sure that you have a licensed professional to check your equipment and prepare you for your jump.

Only jump from established, licensed sites which are subject to governing guidelines and regular safest checks.

Useful Websites: About Bungee Jumping - Worlds Best Bunjee Jumping Locations - Top 10 Locations for Bunjee Jumping - Bunjee Jumping Accidents

To get a quote by telephone or email, please contact us on 01273 773 017 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk