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Bungy Jump at Sentosa. Photo by Mokkie.

Top 10 Unknown Facts about AJ Hackett Sentosa Bungy Jump in Singapore

Bungy jumping is an activity in which a person while connected to a large elastic cord jumps from a great height. The launch pad is often erected on a tall structure such as a bridge across a deep ravine, a cliff, a building or a crane among others.

The AJ Hackett Sentosa Bungy jump in Singapore has its launch pad erected on the 50-meter-high Skypark Sentosa Bungy tower.  Opened in 2018 at the Siloso Beach in Sentosa Island, the AJ Hackett Sentosa Bungy jump features high adrenaline events.

The top 10 Unknown Facts about AJ Hackett Sentosa Bungy Jump in Singapore are as follows.

1. The AJ Hackett Sentosa Bungy Jump is The First and Only Bungy Jump in Singapore

Siloso Beach. Photo by Mokkie.

Opened in 2018 at the Siloso Beach on Sentosa Island, the AJ Hackett Sentosa Bungy Jump is the first and only bungy jump in Singapore.

 Even though there are other AJ Hackett bungy jumps in other parts of Asia, in Singapore there is only one bungy jump at the Siloso Beach in Sentosa Island

2. Jumpers Rush Towards the Ground Reaches Speeds of Over 100 Kilometers Per Hour

A full range of Bungee Jump styles is possible at the Bungy Jump due to the design and position of the Jump Decks and overhead roof.

clients can get a view of the Siloso Beach as they dive from the 47 meters high platform. The speed of the jumps is estimated to reach 100 kilometers per hour.

Jumpers can also experience the breathtaking view of the greater Sentosa area during the jump.

3. At the Launch Platform Its Breezy and Boasts Panoramic Views of Sentosa Island

Aerial View of Sentosa Island. Photo by Bob Tan.

The platform from where visitors launch from is 47 meters high. The reality of the height does not really sink in to people until they are at the very top of the deck. The height of the bungy jump is said to be comparable to a 17 -storey flat.

People at the launch deck enjoy the breeze from the sea and also enjoy the panoramic views of Sentosa Island. People can also view the beautiful sunset from atop the deck.

4. Jumpers Can Take A Dip into The Pool Below

To maximize the amount joy that can be derived from the AJ Hackett Sentosa Bungy Jump, there is a pool located at the base of the structure. Jumpers are given an opportunity to choose how they want to end their free fall.

Jumpers can choose to end their freefall with a dip into the pool below which is said to be a bonus at the bungee tower.

 Instructors adjust the cord to achieve the depth of the dip each jumper prefers.  The depth of the pool is 3.5 meters and as such jumpers have a wide range of depths to choose from.

5. Experienced Instructors Make the Experience Uneventful and Enjoyable

Experienced instructors at the AJ Hackett Sentosa Bungy Jump put jumpers who have a fear of heights and the first-timers at ease.

The instructors have a strict 鈥渘o-push鈥� policy which ensures jumpers who are uneasy do not get to jump when they are not ready psychologically.

To put jumpers at ease, instructors tell them what is going on every step of the way.  The 鈥渘o-push policy鈥� ensures that there are no surprise nudges for jumpers who take too long to jump.

6. The Bungy Cords Can Hold the Weight of An Average Adult Elephant

Adult Elephant. Photo by Ray in Manila.

Even though the bungy cords are simple in form their design is very complex.  To ensure quality is at peak at all times, each bungy cord is manufactured AJ Hackett experts called Jump Masters.

The cords are made of hundreds of strands of latex rubber which ensures when used in a jump they are stretched up to four times their lengths.

The cords can handle weights of up to 2.2 tones which is the average weight of an adult elephant and are changed regularly. In fact, only one third of a cord鈥檚 life is spend on jumping.

7. Clients Are Required to Disclose the Status of Their Health

Clients are required to disclose if they suffer from various ailments and medical conditions.

Some of these ailments or medical conditions include high blood pressure, heart conditions, diabetes, pregnancy, epilepsy, dislocations, neurological disorders and vertigo among others.

The above list is not exhaustive and so jumpers may be required to provide any other medical condition or ailment that they may suffer to enable management decide.

The medical conditions do not necessarily prevent clients from jumping, but they assist management of the facility to provide services that meet their medical conditions

8. Bungy Jumping Is Relatively Safe

Bungy Jump. Photo by 啸褉褞褕邪.

AJ Hackett Sentosa Bungy Jump management uses specialized technology, operational awareness, site design and crisis management to eliminate any potential risk for an accident. All Jump crew members are highly trained to the highest standards of Jump Master Accreditation.

Through an independent trainer, crew members go through regular refresher courses to keep them on the cutting edge of the game. 

AJ Hackett developed The Code of Practice for Bungy Jumping AS/NZS 5848 in conjunction with the Australian and New Zealand Governments. The code of practice is used to guide the AJ Hackett Sentosa Bungy Jump operations.

All hardware used at the bungy jump is rated and certified according to the highest-available manufacturing standards.  The jumping at the AJ Hackett Sentosa Bungy Jumping is therefore relatively safe.

9. Bungy Jumping Does Not Harm Client鈥檚 Backs

Bungy jumping does not harm the backs of clients. Since the bungy jumping cords are made of elastic material, they stretch at the same rate as the clients stretch and hence do hurt the backs of clients.

In fact, the impact the cord has on client鈥檚 backs is comparable to riding a mountain bike, jumping off a chair or going on a skiing expedition.

However, clients with pre-existing issues or concerns are advised to inform the jump crew to have the right cords and other specifications tailor made for them.

10. Clients with Disabilities Can Participate in the Bungy Jump

People living with disabilities can actually participate in the bungy jump. The AJ Hackett Sentosa Bungy jump takes pride in its ability to jump people with disabilities.

The bungy jump handles people with disabilities on a regular basis. The facility also jumps people who are on wheel chairs regularly.