The best way to overcome any fears you have and prepare for your bungee is to do it with a friend or loved one. You can encourage and inspire each other to take the leap. Handy Hint: A lot of people recommend a tandem bungee jump for their first time. You can read more about how tandem bungee jumping works here.
If you have found the ideal bungee company and have the all clear to go, then get it booked as soon as you can. When I took my first bungee jump, I booked months in advance and paid upfront. If you fall into the anxious category, then there are two schools of thought of how you can help to overcome the fear. Most people will tell you not to over think it too much. But then other people say you need to visualise success. This is what I did and how I overcame my fear of bungee jumping.
The method I used was to create a mental picture of me getting to the jump site, putting on the gear, going up in the lift, standing on the edge, and then jumping with no problems.
Depending on the weather and location you can either bungee jump barefoot or wear closed shoes. You should not wear slip on shoes as they will come off. You will also be asked to remove your glasses, possibly your contact lenses, watch, and jewellery. If the jewellery is a stud, the operator may ask you to place a plaster or tape over it. Loose and long hair is a no-no when bungee jumping.
You will need to tie it back or up into a bun or ponytail to reduce the risks of hair strands getting caught in the cord. I once saw a guy vomit on a bungee jump.
He puked on the way down, and then went back up through the puke on the first bounce. Not pretty. The reason why? You can eat before bungee jumping though.
In fact, you should eat something small at least. If you have a full stomach of food, with lots of liquid swilling around, you could throw it up just like that poor guy I saw in Thailand. Handy Hint: I also wrote an article about what bungee jumping feels like from start to end.
The staff will weigh you before you jump. They do this so they can calculate the cord lengths and calibrate the bungee jump to get the best experience as possible for you. Often you will get weighed twice as an extra safety precaution. Take a look at this list of weight restrictions for bungee depending on where you are in the world.
Listen to what they tell you and watch the video. By doing so you can get the most from the experience and will be as best prepared as you can possibly be. You will now get led to the jump platform.
They will have done this process thousands of times with no accidents so you will be in safe hands. You could also ask the instructor to say something to motivate you. I would love to hear about your bungee jumping experience. I'm sure you've had similar experiences I had whilst traveling. You're in a certain place and a fellow traveler, or a local, tip you off on a little-known beach, bar or accommodation.
Great travel tips from other travelers or locals always add something special to our travels. That was the inspiration for Travel Dudes.
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