World's Tallest Bungee Jumps

Bungee jumping is one of the most thrilling and exhilarating outdoor activities. It is a sport where the participant jumps from a fixed point, usually an elevated platform or structure, while connected to a long elastic cord (typically around 160 to 220 feet) that stretches under tension.

Bungee jumping has been around for over 2000 years. The first recorded use of a bungee cord was by David Kirke in 1841. The cords were used to catch runaway horses and cattle, and also for fishing nets.

The first commercial bungee jump was made in 1979 at Bloukrans Bridge in South Africa by A.J. Hackett who stood on top of the bridge before leaping off with his rope which he had previously fastened to the bridge's superstructure above him.