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Common Bungee Jumping Accidents and How They're Prevented

Kai NakamuraMarch 12, 2026

Understanding Bungee Cord Physics and Weight Limits

Kai NakamuraMarch 12, 2026

How to Evaluate if a Bungee Jumping Operator is Safe

Kai NakamuraMarch 12, 2026

Medical Conditions and Bungee Jumping: Who Should Avoid It

Kai NakamuraMarch 12, 2026

Essential Safety Checks Before Every Bungee Jump

Kai NakamuraMarch 12, 2026

New Zealand Bungee Jumping: The Ultimate Guide for 2026

New Zealand is the birthplace of commercial bungee jumping. Here is the no-BS guide to the top spots, pricing, and how to beat platform paralysis in 2026.

Kai NakamuraMarch 11, 2026

GoPro Hero 12 for Bungee: Best Mount Setup (Tested at 134m)

I tested this setup on Jump #412 at Nevis (134m), and this is the no-BS way to film your bungee without trash footage or losing your camera. Chest mount wins, head mounts are sketchy, and a few camera settings make the drop look as huge as it feels.

Kai NakamuraMarch 5, 2026

Bloukrans Bridge Bungee: 216m of Pure Freefall (Full Review)

Jump #247: my Bloukrans review - 216m, 8-second freefall, Face Adrenalin’s safety record, and what it costs in 2026.

Kai NakamuraMarch 5, 2026

Platform Paralysis: How to Jump When Your Brain Says No

Freezing on the edge is a normal survival response, not a personal failure. This is the exact no-BS sequence I use at Nevis to help first-timers beat platform paralysis and jump safely.

Kai NakamuraMarch 5, 2026

Tropical Bungee Costa Rica: 80m Over the Colorado River (Full Review)

80 meters over the Colorado River. 35+ years of proven operation. $75 including video. Tropical Bungee is one of Latin America's most underrated bungee jumping sites — solid safety record, professional guides, and the kind of clean jump that reminds you why you came here.

Kai NakamuraFebruary 25, 2026

Kawarau Bridge Bungee: Where It All Began (My First Jump, 43m of Pure History)

Kai NakamuraFebruary 22, 2026