Bungee Trampolines
By Carl Walker, Fri Dec 9th

Trampoline jumping has literally been taken to new heights withthe launch of a gravity-defying, adrenaline-pumping sport knownas bungee trampoline, introduced by the world of extreme sports.In bungee trampoline, the jumper has an adjustable harnessattached to the waist, connected to bungee ropes on both sides.This allows various types of somersaults and other airborneaerobics as the jumper is catapulted up to 12 to 14 meters inthe air.

Bungee trampolines can be set up on almost any high footfalloutdoor or indoor locations such as amusement parks, beaches,swimming pools, summer camps, schools, festivals, acrobatictraining centers, water parks, gymnasiums, etc.

Most Bungee Trampolines are built from high quality materialssuch as aluminum and stainless steel and should fulfill certainsafety standards and regulations. Anyone who weighs between 45to 200 pounds can comfortably participate in a bungee trampolinejumping. Experience is not needed except for extreme stunts andaerobics, which should never be attempted without thesupervision of a professional. Another advantage with bungeetrampoline jumping is that even people with certain physicaldisabilities can take part because the harness attached to thewaist makes it much safer than conventional trampolines.

A single jumping unit may have more than one trampoline whichallows multiple jumpers to use the bungee trampoline at the sametime. However, there are also bungee trampolines designed foronly one person at a time. Most of the bungee trampolines usedtoday come with a client control apparatus, using a counter anda timer which can be easily operated by a single person.Recommended power supply for bungee trampolines is 110 or 230volts and 10 amperes electrical outlet.

There are several models, types, and designs of bungeetrampolines. Some of them have been modified to make the jumpsmore exciting and thrilling. For example, Forest Maxi BungyTrampoline, captioned "Maxi bungee trampoline fly in the trees"(maxi-trampoline.com) features a harness and elastic systemwhich is connected to natural trees from 5 meters to 20 metershigh construction. Participants (5 years and older, adults below200 lbs.) can jump up to 20 meters and land on their feet in themiddle of the trampoline. 230 volts or 110 volts is the averagesupply of power used by this bungee trampoline.

An example of a four person bungee trampoline:

Camp Cayuga (campcayuga.com), a private coed residential summercamp in Honesdale, Pennsylvania has introduced what it calledthe Big "Trampoline Thing", as a part of its extreme jumpingsports program. This is the basic configuration of the bungeetrampoline:

A large rig combines a trampoline system with a bungee cordsystem. The rig features 4 separate trampolines, so 4 people canbe accommodated at one time. The patented Bungee Cord Systemincludes a hydraulic lift

that automatically readjusts theheight settings on the rig as participants jump higher. Withthis safety feature, the bungee cord cannot be over-stretchedwhile 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 ininjuries like sprains, fractures, scrapes, bruises and cuts, orserious 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 ofinstructors or professionals.

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