13 articles in Gear
Bloukrans at Golden Hour: Planning a Photographer Jump Day
Plan Bloukrans bungy for light, not just courage: 216 m bridge geometry, Garden Route timing, weather, and what to wear for usable photos.
Bridge, Crane and Balloon Bungee: What Actually Changes
How bridge, crane, and balloon bungee differ for first-timers: logistics, scenery, weather risk, and what kind of operator you are dealing with.
Bungee Jumping Variations: What the Different Formats Are
Classic freefall bungy, tandem, swings, reverse/catapult rides, crane and bridge stages — what each variation is and how not to mix them up when booking.
Shoes and Clothes That Stay On and Still Look Fine on Camera
What to wear for bungee photos: secure closed-toe shoes, simple clothes staff can harness, colors that read on camera. Safety first, vanity second.
How to Film Your Own Bungee Jump Without Ruining It
When DIY bungee video is allowed, what operators ban, and how to get a usable clip without fighting the harness or the jump itself.
Best GoPro Angles and Mounts for Bungee Footage
Chest, wrist, and head GoPro mounts for bungee: what operators allow, what blocks the lens, and how to keep the camera attached through rebound.
How Bungee Cords Are Made and Tested
How commercial bungee cords are built from latex strands, what strength and retirement rules look like, and what jumpers should ask operators.
How to Get Great Stills When You Only Have a Phone
Phone stills on bungee day: clean the lens, assign a shooter, expose for faces, and leave freefall to official cameras when DIY is banned.
Best Photo Spots at Famous Bungee Sites (No Drone Needed)
Where to shoot stills at Kawarau, Bloukrans, and other famous bungee sites without a drone: public viewpoints, spectator rules, and official media.
Reverse Bungee and Catapult Rides Explained for Tourists
Reverse bungee (slingshot/catapult) is a fairground launch ride, not a bridge freefall. How it works, how it feels, and how not to book the wrong thrill.
When to Hire the Site Photographer vs DIY
Official bungee photo packages vs DIY: what staff cameras catch, what your phone should own, and how operator rules decide the mix.
Solo vs Tandem Bungee Jump: How to Choose
Solo vs tandem bungee: who it suits, real weight rules at major operators, and how to book without guessing on the platform.
What to Wear for a Bungee Jump
What to wear for a bungee jump: closed-toe shoes, clothes that work with a harness, empty pockets. Skip flip-flops, skirts, jewelry, and loose phones.