Bungee jumps originated in Pentecost Island in the New Hebrides, where a local tribe of natives performed their manhood-rites by jumping off a 25 metre high bamboo tower with a stiff stem of liana tied to their feet.
Modern bungee jumps originated in New Zealand at the end of the 80s, when the first jumps were performed using a rubber rope. Bungee became known to the masses thanks to the New Zealander A.J.Hackett, who performed his legendary jump from the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Eiffel Tower jump was broadcast on TV channels all over the world. As a result, bungee jumping took off in France, spread to other European countries, and has now gained popularity all over the world. …
