Types of bungee jumping rope

Before starting, we remember that bungee jumping is one of the safest sports that exist and to make a jump you only need a helmet, harness (depends on the type of jump) and ropes. If you dare, these are the best places to jump in Spain and these are all companies by location.



Bungee jumping requires little material, yet the only "essential" element is the rope that will logically be hooked to the harness. Only one rope is used per person, the second rope is used in case the first fails, and it is important that there is no excess rope. Depending on the position in which you jump, the rope will be tied to one part of the body or another. In a front jump it is tied to the feet, because you jump headfirst, and in a back jump it is tied to the waist or chest.


The ropes are made ofpolyamaand many factors must be taken into account such as abrasion, twisting, flexibility...etc.


Static ropes

Static ropes are made of polyamide, they are not very static because they are manufactured to avoid the yo-yo effect. In bungee jumping they are used for jumps in a pendulum system. When jumping the rope remains rigid and the person makes a drawing in the air in the shape of a pendulum.




Semi-static ropes

Semi-static ropes are used in vertical jumps, for example back jumps. They reach stretch 5%. With this type of rope, as with the static rope, you have to be careful because the jump cannot exceed a maximum height for it to remain safe, if it exceeds that height you may run the risk of the rope breaking. break By stretching so little, they do not absorb all the energy produced in a fall.




Dynamic strings

Dynamic ropes absorb the energy generated by a fall because their ability to stretch is very great. They are manufactured with polyamide elastic. It is the type of cord most suitable for bungee jumping at a great height, it resists the impact of falling due to its yo-yo effect. Dynamic ropes are made with different diameters.



Within the dynamic ropes there are three types according to the diameter. Each type has its own use. Ropes with diameters less than 8 millimeters are called cords and are used as auxiliary ropes. Only ropes above 8 millimeters are used as safety ropes. At the end of each rope its diameter is marked with an icon. The icons with the mark 1, the ½ icon and the sign 00.

Now that you know the types of ropes that exist for bungee jumping, all you have to do is try it but not without first informing yourself a little about the curiosities of this discipline :)

Most importantly, don't jump without the proper equipment.