Rompage jumping is an extreme hobby

Translated from English rope jumping - jumping with a rope. The inventor of this unusual hobby is American climber Dan Osman. In 1989, Dan tried to overcomean impassable stretch of rock, but time after time it broke, hanging on a safety rope. Then Dan realized that the reason for the fear faced by many climbers is a possible fall.

Dan decided to overcome his fear and startedspecially to jump from the rock on the safety rope, gradually increasing the height. Gradually, the fight against fear turned into a completely new extreme hobby - roupjumping. According to another version, Osman just liked controlled free fall process. Alas, it was roupjumping that caused deathDan Osman. In 1998, he was going to jump from a height of more than 300 meters. The rope was supposed to stop the fall 30 meters from the ground, but she could not stand it, and Dan died. He was 35 years old.

Despite the tragic death of Dan, roupjumping was and remains a fairly popular extreme hobby. but Do not confuse roupjumping with bungee jumping. Bungee jumping is a leap attached tofeet rubber rope, a fairly popular attraction. Unlike bungee jumping lovers, roupjampers use special cushioning climbing equipment to stop falling. During the jump, they can perform various acrobatic elements and tricks.

As rope-dropping equipment mountaineering systems (up and down),equipped with wide leg and waist belts. In addition, for jumping special ropes are used (basic hopping and safety) and devices (carbines, jumars, eight, gris-gris, petals). In addition, the roupjamper may need a helmet. From the breakage of the rope or the incorrect calculation of the trajectory, it will not save, but it can protect from the impact of the rope in an unsuccessful flip or descent.

With high-quality equipment, roupjumpingsafer than popularized bungee jumping. To protect yourself during the jump, you need to use only certified equipment from well-known manufacturers and periodically replace worn out equipment (especially ropes). Nevertheless, roupjumping is still one of the most unsafe extreme hobbies, therefore It is not recommended for beginners to make jumps on their own - this should be done under the supervision of experienced roupjamperov.

The main difficulty, if you want to try roupjumping, can be search for a suitable property. Far not everywhere there are special towers,designed for jumping. And from the bridge you just can not jump - the vast majority of bridges belong to objects that the law forbids to use as towers.

In roupjumping there is two basic types of jumps - jumps with a horizontal pendulum and jumps with a vertical pendulum. Jumping with a horizontal pendulum are more popular because they do not require much equipment and are easier in the organization. Jumping with a vertical pendulum on a dynamic base It is harder to organize, they are more dangerous forjumper and require careful calculations. But with the right organization, they feel close to bungee jumping, allow you to tickle your nerves and enjoy the feeling of free fall longer.

Like any extreme hobby, roupjumping has a number of contraindications. You can not jump with a rope to people who have health problems (hypertension, spine and neck injuries, etc.) and, of course, to minors.

And firmly grasp the main rule of roupjumping: safety, security and once again security. Do not be afraid to sound like an alarmist and check the entire insurance system before every jump. Remember: your hobby depends on your life.