Bungee Jumping in New Zealand

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AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand

Where It All Began
After experimenting with latex rubber cords, Hackett and van Asch opened a jump on this bridge in 1988. Though many were skeptical that such a recreation could catch on, their business, helped with some clever marketing and a good safety record, grew.

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