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Bungee jumping is an activity that involves jumping from a tall structure while connected to a large elastic cord. The tall structure is usually a fixed object, such as a building, bridge or crane, but it is also possible to jump from a movable object, such as a hot-air-balloon or helicopter, that has the ability to hover above the ground. The thrill comes from the free-falling and the rebound. When the person jumps, the cord stretches and the jumper flies upwards again as the cord recoils, and continues to oscillate up and down until all the kinetic energy is dissipated.

The elastic rope first used in bungee jumping, and still used by many commercial operators, is factory-produced braided shock cord. This special bungee cord consists of many latex strands enclosed in a tough outer cover. The outer cover may be applied when the latex is pre-stressed, so that the cord's resistance to extension is already significant at the cord's natural length. This gives a harder, sharper bounce. Accidents where participants became detached led many commercial operators to use a body harness, if only as a backup for an ankle attachment. Body harnesses generally derive from climbing equipment rather than parachute equipment.

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04
oct
Kalymnos Climbing Festival
- Climbing Clinics - Greek dancing lessons (Elena Village – pool area) - Open Climbing Rally
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From friday 4 october 2019 to sunday 6 october 2019
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04
oct
Santorini Exprerience
The ultimate sports experience comes for a 5th consecutive year in one of the most significant touristic destinations in the world, in Santorini on Oct 4-6 2019! This year's event program includes open water swimming from the volcano to the old port of Fira. The swimming route (1.5 mile) has been designed by the Federal Technical coach of Swimming, with Olympic and World medals in open water swimming Nikos Gemelos, who will be the Technical Director of the event in swimming. The British twice...
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From friday 4 october 2019 to sunday 6 october 2019
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04
oct
Spetses Mini Marathon
5K RUNNING: - Participation medals for all and awards based on age group - Refueling Stations at 2.5K and at the Finish Line - Participation allowed from 12 y.o. with LG fully covering the 12-17 age group, as part of its CSR program. 10K RUNNING: - Participation medals for all and awards based on age group - Refueling Stations at 2.5K/5K/7.5K and at the Finish Line - Participation allowed from 18 y.o. 25K RUNNING: - Participation medals for all and awards based on age group - Refue...
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From friday 4 october 2019 to sunday 6 october 2019
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11
oct
Navarino Challenge
Half Marathon Route (21.1 km): This year, just like the previous ones, the routes of Navarino Challenge are renewed and more “challenging” than ever! The route of the Half Marathon starts inside the facilities of Costa Navarino at the bicycle rental area (Navarino Outdoors) and is directed towards the south exit of the complex following the asphalt road slightly uphill for about 500 meters. After exiting the complex, the route turns sharply right into a dirt road towards the beach and downhil...
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From friday 11 october 2019 to sunday 13 october 2019

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