Father of the bungee plans record jump
by Critical_Conformity.
Man who invented the bungee jump is planning a 4,920ft fall from a helicopter
It will be the king of all kings bungee jump — a whopping 4,920ft free fall from a helicopter. It's said that is the equivalent of plunging nearly 30 times the height of Nelson's Column.
A J Hackett, is the New Zealand adventurer who pioneered bungee jumping and has introduced this extreme sport to millions around the world.
He has Just confirmed rumoured plans for the greatest stunt yet. He will launch himself out of a helicopter attached to an elastic cord over Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, later this year.
If this stunt is successful, it will double the existing record for the world's highest bungee jump.
Mr Hackett says he feels nervous about the world record attempt saying
"I do get a bit scared sometimes but I'm still able to split the emotion from the logic,"
Father of the bungee plans record jump
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