• INTRODUCTION
We have pleasure in enclosing details and information about Bungee
Jumping as an attraction for your
site. The package, intends to give you an outline of our site
requirements, booking conditions, stringent safety regulations,
terms and conditions and other relevant and interesting information.
Bungees Jumping a Wanderlust Group company very successfully launched
Bungee and Ballooning at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from 01 Jan
- 26 Jan. Bungees Jumping is an Indo German Joint venture fully
covered under German TUV Safety Regulations which has a 0% casualty
record. The entire, equipment is imported from Germany and our
staff is trained overseas. Bungees Jumping operates with 3 safety
methods - the foot harness, a body harness and a 18 ft. x 18 ft,
6 ft. air bag. We are offering crane jumps from 130 ft. presently
Wanderlust balloons also flies Hot Air Balloon's, at the Bungee
site with 3 passengers + 1 pilot with the balloon rising to 100-150
ft, offering, 7-8 mins. aerial flight. Advertisement banners can
be put up on the Bungee Cage. Bungee air bag, Bungee crane, the,
venue & the main entrance. The balloon can carry advertising
banners on the basket and the balloon envelope. Our Bungee and
balloon operations have been vastly covered by Star TV, Zee TV,
Star Sports, NDTV, Doordarshan, TWI sports, Channel V etc. We
have had front page photo and interview on the Times of India,
Poineer and Hindustan Times.
Wanderlust is also in the process of building Bungee towers at
two of our own resorts - WaterBanks Island (40 kms, From Delhi
at Damdama Lake), and Ganga Banks (17 km s. From Rishikesh on
the River Ganges), We will offer tower jumps into the lake and
the river from various heights ranging from 90 ft. - 180 ft. These
towers are expected to be ready by May 2004, Bungees Jumping also
undertakes Bungee 
consultancy, for new projects at new centers. Our technical team will
set, up Bungee tower with exact specifications for jumps from
various heights starting from 90ft to 300ft. You can add this
unique activity at your already existing amusement center. We
offer both build, train and handover to you for your team to operate
or you may collaborate with us for operations after investing
in the towers infrastructure. Our crane systems can be also brought
to the site of your choice for organising a Bungee Carnival.
The entire Bungee team of Bungees Jumping is trained
in Germany and operate with German technology and equipment with
100% safe measures. Bungees Jumping can give you a
detailed presentation supported with photographs and slides. In
addition scud diving, an exciting new sport with free falls on
a net from the Bungee Tower is also being included at Waterbanks.
Wanderlust also specializes in other offbeat adventure sports
like. Rafting, ballooning,
Paragliding & Scud Diving.
• BUNGEE JUMPING Bungee
Jumping, is both a spectacular attraction and an exhilarating
experience for all who participate. We attract people from a wide
background and a broad spectrum of age groups. The average age
of jumpers is between 16 and 40, but the limit is 14 to 50. Spectators
of all ages will stand in awe witnessing the many people who just
have to do it. Contrary to what you may think, Bungee Jumping
originated on the South Pacific island of Vanuatu with the natives
performing it as part of their manhood ritual, leaping from bamboo
towers with only, wines tied to their ankles.The worlds first
Bungee jump as we know it occurred on April fools day 1979 when
four jumpers performed a completely unauthorized leap, simultaneously,
from Bristols Clifton suspension bridge using elasticized rubber
ropes. Soon after, red blooded adrenaline seekers across the world
embraced this thrilling and intriguing new sport that owes everything
to plain, raw nerve ! Our site controller will liaise with the
site organizer and local authorities and direct the team responsible
for the safety and efficiency of the operation on the day, Each
member of our staff are qualified Bungee Jumping crew trained
to very high EBSA (European Bungee Sports Association) standards.
There 
training
combines extensive practical experience, with theoretical familiarization
with procedures and equipment, All equipment used in our operation
applies a fundamental "redundancy" principle throughout and our
procedures include rigorous double checking very much like a pilots
preflight check routine.
• WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?
Bungee Jumping first started hundreds of years ago in the South
Pacific island of Vanatu. Young native tribesmen used to leap
off huge trees with vines tied to their ankles, as a test of manhood.
Contrary to popular belief, modem Bungee Jumping was founded in
1979 from the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, England. Since
then Bungee Jumping has spread to many, other countries across
the globe, of which America France, New Zealand and Britain are
but a few.
• CLUB PROFILE
Wanderlust is safe in the Knowledge that its staff are some of
the most experienced professionals in the sport of Bungee Jumping.
Wanderlust is affiliated to the European bodies designed to oversee
the safe and efficient running of member clubs. 
• IS IT SAFE?
At Wanderlust safety is our number one priority, We have a 100%
safety record. We operate to standards laid out in the codes of
safe, Practice, TUV German safety regulations.
• WHAT SHALL I WEAR?
We suggest casual outdoor clothing. Fancy dress can be catered
for, however we do reserve the
right to decline to jump anybody in an outfit which could compromise
safety procedures.
You will not be allowed to jump wearing glasses. It is possible
to jump wearing contact lenses, however we advise against this,
and cannot accept responsibility if they are lost.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
» WHAT IS THE JUMP HEIGHT
AND HOW MANY CAN JUMP PER DAY?
Typically we jump from heights in excess of 43 meters and can
maintain jump of ratios of around 25 per hour and in the past
have Jumped over 220 jumpers on one day at a single site.
» ARE THERE ANY JUMPER RESTRICTIONS
?
YES. Participants must be over 14 years of age and in good health
Jumpers over 50 require a doctor certificate and everyone must
sign a declaration of sound health and indemnity, to be endorsed
by a parent or guardian if the juniper is under 14. Jumper must
not have a major back problem or high Blood pressure. People with
mental or physical disabilities may also be able to take the plunge.
We have jumped paraplegics and the blind, for whom 
the
experience gives a special satisfaction.
» WHO JUMPS AND WHY?
Bungee Jumping is a great leveller and anyone, not only the young
and the brave can take part. Although the jump itself takes only
a few seconds the memory will last a lifetime. All our proud jumpers
are presented with a certificate to prove they did it.
» ARE THERE ANY STRONG FORCES
ON THE JUMPEERS ?
NO. We use military shocks cord which absorb the g-forces involved
gradually so that the jumper is slowed at a steady rate, giving
a smooth and thrilling bounce.
» WHAT HAPPENS ON THE DAY
?
After signing an indemnity form you will receive a safety from
the site officer. The site officer will then weigh you and designate
you in a particular weight category, after which you will be harnessed
and your weight will then be checked again by another member of
staff prior to you being escorted to the Jump Master. Following
a further check you will then be attached to the Bungee rope by
a ground operative. This will again be checked by the Jump Master.
The jump station will ascend to the designated jump height
and will be secured in position. During the ascent to jump height
the jump Master will instruct you upon the final pre-jump procedure.
After being despatched from the jump station and having successfully
completed your Bungee jump, you will be retrieved by two Ground
operatives and placed onto the landing mat, after which you will
be experiencing the sensation of Post Bungee Euphoria, which affects
people in many different ways, i,e; uncontrollable laughter, the
odd tear or it has been known for a swear word or two to be uttered.
Finally, once you have been unharnessed, you will be directed
to the registrar in order to be presented with your official Bungee
certificate, an 'I DID IT" T-shirt and Cap which has been well
earned & sign the visitors book.
»
CHECKLIST
- 1. Read the fitness
to Bungee Jump form (if you are below 14 years old then a Parent
or Gurdian must sign the indemnity form on site)
- 2. If you are over 50 years old you must have a valid medical
certificates.
- 3. Fill our the
booking form with:
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