Introduction: Isolated case reports of ocular injury after bungy jumping have appeared in the literature, for example, submacular haemorrhage, acute PVD, retinal detachment, subconjunctival haemorrhage, orbital emphysema and direct ocular trauma.

Common Causes of Bungee Jumping Injuries

• Damage to the eyes, including broken blood vessels, retinal detachment, and even blindness.
• Compression fractures and herniated discs in the spine.
• Injuries to the spinal cord, which can cause pain and/or paralysis.
• Neck muscle strain and spasms.
• Concussions and other brain injury.

A: Here at Bungy Australia no jumper will touch the water, we do this as we feel it’s safer. It has been heard that many people can suffer from black eyes due to the impact of the water. Bungy Australia has developed our own ankle harness which cannot come undone or become loose while you’re jumping.

Bungee jumping is for everyone aged over sixteen and does not require prior experience. You don’t buy any equipment; you are just there to enjoy it. The most crucial part of bungee jumping is being able to gather enough courage to do it. Also, there are precautions to take for security purposes.

Is there a weight limit for bungee jumping? The average minimum weight limit for bungee jumping is 43 kg (95 pounds), and a maximum weight limit of 118 kg (260 pounds).

As taking the plunge will have an impact upon your body, what with you jumping head down, and going to bounce around for a bit at the end; it is highly recommended that you do not eat just before bungee jumping, and definitely not eat heavy in your meal before it, as obviously, you don’t want to be throwing up mid-air.

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The extreme forces your body is subject to as it is pulled back upward by the bungee cord can injure the vertebrae of your spine and the delicate spinal cord that they protect. While these injuries can be healed, they can also be severe and permanent.

Bungee jumping is tough on your ankles but not particularly to your knees. Because your legs are tied together there’s no twisting to your knees – it may be uncomfortable but there’s not much stress on the ACL specifically.

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Solo bungee jumps cost from £50 for a standard 160ft plunge, to £100 for the 300ft mega jumps, whilst tandem bungees (where you’re literally strapped together) cost between £150 and £190.

Tips. Depending on the height jumped, and also the difficulty of the jump, each bungee operation would have different minimum requirements. Usually, the minimum age is 12 to 14 years (there is no maximum age – as long as you’re fit and healthy!); the minimum weight is around 35kg, and the maximum around 110kg.

Expect to pay around R300 for two people. Now you know more about bungee jumping in Soweto!

Opening time and information on BIG SWING GRASKOP Jump: R350, out of tandem: 700 R. Tyrolienne: 120 R.

The bungee jump costs R480 a person, the power swing R360 a person, abseiling is R260 a person (on Saturdays only) and to access the viewing platform costs R60. For groups of 6 or more it is essential to book at least 48 hours in advance.