For lovers of extreme sports – rope jumping

Rope jumping is a young hobby, has already won popularity among a large number of people. The bottom line is to jump off high objects into a special climbing equipment. They say that the emotion of free fall is so varied and bright that jump want more and more.





Its name is entertainment owes the English a combination of rope jumping, which means jumping rope. It is believed that invented this kind of extreme pastime American Dan Osman who is professionally engaged in mountain climbing. When back in 1989 he tried to pass a difficult climb on a rock, he had no time to start over, jumping up and continuing on. Then he came up with the idea that the main difficulty lies in the fear that one experiences from a possible fall.

Deciding to fight this, especially Dan jumped from the cliff, increasing the drop height. So, the struggle has become a modern rope jumping – jumping on a safety rope with a maximum height. There is another version according to which Osman received incredibly contrasting feelings from the process of controlled falling, which is incomparable even with his favorite rock climbing.

There are similarities between rope jumping and bungee jumping, but it's a completely different direction. The latter is a form of entertainment in the form of jump rope, which is tied to the feet. This attraction, which does not require special training and it allowed even children. Unlike fans of bungee, rope-jumpers use special equipment, used by professional climbers, it must have the ability to control the fall and the shock absorbing mechanism. But the total of these entertainments that during the jump and fall, you can perform various tricks and acrobatic elements.

Equipment for rope jumping are the climbing system, equipped with a special belt and leg straps. Apply the hopping and the safety rope and the original device fastening jomary, carbines, petals, Gris-Gris and eights. Often rope-jumper dons a helmet that can protect your head in case of unsuccessful tricks or hitting an obstacle.





The quality of the equipment depends directly on the security. To ensure that she was provided, it is necessary to use only certified products from the most reputable manufacturers. The rope and attachment need periodic replacement.

In rope-jumping there are two basic jump – both horizontal and vertical pendulum. The first option is the most popular because it simpler to organize and execute. And the second method requires careful calculation and preparation. However, it is guaranteed to "tickle" the nerves of even the most experienced professional.

Rope-jumping – addictive and unsafe kind of hobby, so newbies have to deal solely with the instructor. Solo dives are allowed only after you gain more experience it can be months and years of training.

Remember, rope-jumping is an extreme activity, so they can not engage people with health problems, especially injuries of the spine and neck. Of course, before the classes would not allow minors.published

 

P. S. And remember, just changing your mind — together we change the world! ©

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