- Not to be confused with reverse bungee.
Bungee jumping (; also spelt "Bungy" jumping, which is the usual spelling in New Zealand and several other countries) is an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a large
elastic cord. The tall structure is usually a fixed object, such as a building,
bridge or crane; but it is also possible to jump from a movable object, such as a
hot-air-balloon or
helicopter, that has the ability to
hover above the ground. The
thrill comes from the
free-falling and the rebound. When the person jumps, the
cord stretches and the jumper flies upwards again as the cord recoils, and continues to oscillate up and down until all the kinetic energy is dissipated.