Take a Break: Bungy @ Sunway Lagoon

these guys are fully professionally trained and responsible for the whole activity

Bungy @ Sunway Lagoon ticket

This time My Red Backpack will cover another activity which most of the EXTREMERS really looking forward for this in Malaysia. It seems that bungy jumping has been introduced long time ago and it is a very unique and popular sports among westerners. New Zealand and Bali are a few places where these crazy people go and challenge their own limits.

DON'T attend the jump if you have these medical conditions

Bungy Jump was first introduce in Malaysia and at that time, it was located temporarily at Sunway Lagoon in late 90's and was banned by the government at that time after a serious accident. This time AJ Hackett came to Malaysia with a mission to share the experience of bungy jumping to Malaysians and thanks to them, we're able to experience it ourself here at Sunway Lagoon without having to travel far. Ticket price was RM70 for adults and you need to pay it separately apart from your normal per entry pass. This goes to G Force X (a ball slingshot ride) which costs another RM70. For both activities you only pay RM95 by just showing your MyKad.

Once you've entered Sunway Lagoon, proceed straight to the suspension bridge and walk straight until you see a platform with an umbrella 3/4 of the bridge. You need to pay there and they will give you the Adventure Activities Waiver and Release form. After that they will get your weight and write it down on your hand. This procedure is very important as they need to select a suitable cord which determines the "spring rate" according to your body weight. Well I was not properly briefed about that so I just proceed to the platform for the next step. Platform height from the lake is 22m and will take you around 3 seconds to reach it.

the towels are wrapped around my legs and the safety harness are being tighthened up

The crew then wrapped my legs with towels so that you don't feel any pain during the jump. Then a harness was being tightened around the towers for the cord to be slot in. At the same time they will brief you on the safety and procedures on how to prepare yourself before, during and after the jump so you need to listen carefully and understand it. Don't worry, these guys are trying their best to calm you down so you won't be nervous and backed down early before a fight.

raise your hands and wait for the signal to jump (pls ignore the belly part *lol*)

Once everything is ready, you can proceed to the platform where 1 of the crew will hold you and signal you. You need to raise your hand and wait for the signal. Once you raised your hand that means you are ready to take the jump. Your feet should be half way pass the platform. Here's a tip: don't look down. I repeat: DON'T LOOK DOWN!!! This will only make you feel more scared and giveup. What you need to do is look straight, and try to JUMP AHEAD as far as you can. For the best experience, try Swan Dive which you open your "wings" as if you're flying (too bad my dear cameraman didn't catch my Swan Dive moment *sob*)

i'm done and waiting for the boat to reach shore

So there you go, a few seconds and you are flying in the air as free as a bird. Oh I forgot to tell you about the "options". These crews will try their best to influence you to try and "dip in". Well why don't you take it as an experience when you 1st try and accept it. Rather than just to only touch the water, "dip in" is the best experience for 1st timers. Once you are done, there will be a boat come and fetch you. just relax and take a deep breath. YOU DID IT!!! The crew will then loosen up the harness and towels around your leg. Sit back, don't forget to give a cheerful thumbs up just to inform that you're ok and relax while the crew will bring you to the shore.

there you go, a certified jumper!!!

Once you've reached land, proceed to the AJ Hackett counter to collect your certificate. There you have it, a great few seconds experience on Bungy @ Sunway Lagoon. Frame it and you are a certified jumper!!!

If you would like to see more of the photos, kindly click at the link below:

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