FAQ’s
Is the jump over water? . . .
Yes. The bungee jump is over the sparkling 100ft deep lagoon.
How high is the bungee jump? . . .
170ft above the water.
Does bungee jumping hurt or cause discomfort? . . .
Physically, bungee jumping is a smooth process with a gradual deceleration. Jumpers do not feel any physical pain or significant discomfort during the course of the jump. Fear is usually what causes the most discomfort during the course of the activity.
Is bungee jumping safe? . . .
Yes, the activity is safe. For more information about safety and about our company please visit the ABOUT section.
How do I need to dress for bungee jumping? . . .
No special clothing is required for jumping, however, all jumpers are required to wear shoes or sandals with a strap that will stay on your feet. Boots or flip flops are not permitted. Check the weather on the date of your activity and dress appropriately for the conditions.
Will I touch the water on my bungee jump? . . .
The water dip is optional. If you do not want to touch the water then you will not. If you ask to do a "water dip" then it may be arranged at the discretion of the jump master. In this case the touch is not guaranteed.
Can I jump with a camera? . . .
No. Jumpers are asked to remove all personal items from their pockets before jumping and cameras must be left behind. This is a safety, insurance and operational reasons.
Is there a training and instruction period before the jump? . . .
There is a group safety briefing before jumping begins. Jump instructions, retrieval procedures, and jump options are all explained, harnessing then follows. This briefing only takes about 10 minutes.
Will I be attached by my ankles or by my waist? . . .
Each jumper will be given the option to jump either with an ankle harness attachment or a body harness attachment. The body harness is a waist and shoulder harness combination. The ankle harness utilizes a waist harness backup system.
Will bungee jumps be cancelled if it rains? . . .
No. Our activities are all rain or shine.
Will the bungee jumps be cancelled in severe weather? . . .
Bad weather, such as severe winds, intense rain or lightning, may cause delays to the activities but very rarely cancellations. Delays to jump processes are at the discretion of GBC management.
Can I jump naked? . . .
No. Clothing must be worn by all for bungee jumping.
Can we jump with 2 people together? . . .
No, we do not allow "tandem" bungee jumping. All jumpers must jump individually.
How old do you have to be to bungee jump? . . .
You must be 18 years old to bungee jump without parental consent. If you are less than 18 years old you must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or have written consent by the parent or legal guardian. The parent or guardian must also be reachable by telephone the day of the jump to verify consent. Due to current West Virginia state regulations all jumpers must be above 16 years old.
What are the minimum and maximum weight limits for bungee jumping? . . .
The minimum weight for bungee jumping is 80 lbs. The maximum weight is 300 lbs.
Are there restrictions for bungee jumping? . . .
The Great Bungee Company reserves the right to restrict access to activities to anyone based on the discretion of management. Restrictions include intoxication, pregnancy, extreme asthma or respiratory disorders, epilepsy, hypertension, skeletal or joint or ligament problems.
How long does the bungee jumping take? . . .
From the time you arrive on site the jump process including registration, briefing, and cycling through the group booked into the hour for which you reserved, typically takes anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours.
Are there videos or photos of the Bungee Jumps available? . . .
Yes! There are photos and videos availbable of each. Please see our Your Video Page.