Bungee Jumping

Some people like to play soccer. Others like to play basketball or baseball. But, for some people, those sports are not fun enough. They think that best sports are suppose to be scary. These sports are called Extreme Sports.

  Bungee Jumping is a kind of extreme sport. You start at a high place when you go bungee jumping.  Bridges are the most popular place for bungee jumping. A strong rope will be tied to your feet. Another end of the rope is attached to the bridge. You will jump off the bridge when you're ready. For just a few seconds, you drop down to the ground. Then, people heave you up.

  The first bungee jump happen in 1979 at England. Later, the first bungee jumping company set up in New Zealand. The most highest record of bungee jump appeared in Mexico. A Mexican man jumped from a spot that was 962 meters tall! 

  Somebody said that bungee jumping was a scary experience. They thought they're going to die. Some people go Bungee Jumping because they wanted to conquer their fear. Some people tried to bungee jump, but when they look down, they became too scared and gave up. Other people enjoyed bungee jumping because they think it feels like flying. Some people just want to try something new and exciting.

Bungee jumping is very dangerous. You can only do it with a professional teacher. Bungee Jumping spread across the world. Now, people not only jump from bridges. They also jump from mountains, buildings, and even helicopters!