Bungee jumping may seem scary, but this exhilarating sport that has become increasingly popular over recent years. Bungee jumping usually occurs from a high place, sometimes several hundred feet in the air, or more. You jump with one side of an elastic cord wrapped around your ankles, and the other side attached to the jumping point.

The jumper jumps, flying through the air as gravity brings you down towards the ground. Suddenly, the elastic cord stretches as far as it can go and snaps you back up, until finally you stop bouncing and someone safely lowers you to the ground.

The Date Activity

As exciting and thrilling as a new love can be, so can bungee jumping. Many people are now trying to combine the two to make a very memorable date. You should always try to find out first whether your date would be interested in bungee jumping, because not everyone may be as adventurous as you are. Don't try to force another person into bungee jumping, as it will probably be your last date, but if they are interested in bungee jumping also, and then go for it.

There are many beautiful bungee jumping locations that can lend itself to a wonderful date. Depending on where you are located you can look in the phone book, online, or contact your local recreation department. Pick a bungee jumping location that you could spend the entire day at. Something with a picnic area perhaps, or sight-seeing activities, that way your date doesn't end after the bungee jump.

Tandem bungee jumping can be quite the experience for an unforgettable date. Tandem jumping is when you jump together, attached to the same bungee cord. This is a great way to really find out the personality of a person while getting ready to bungee jump. Try a bungee jumping date with someone who you want to get to know better because this experience will surely to bring you closer together.

On Your Own / With Friends

Bungee jumping is a thrill that you may never experience otherwise. The feeling of extreme pleasure and utter fear that overcomes your body when you bungee jump is an unbelievable rush, and being among your friends can just add to the exhilaration. Friends often go bungee jumping together so that they can urge each other to do this extreme task. If you are alone you may decide to chicken out, whereas if you are in front of your closest friends you certainly don't want to be the only one who doesn't jump. They would probably never let you live that down for years to come.