AJ Hackett originally hails from New Zealand. Born in Pukekohe in 1958, AJ currently resides 6 months of the year in France and 6 months of the year in Gilli Trawangan – Indonesia. AJ’s interest in Bungy Jumping and outdoor adventures was first captured when he came across a video of the “Oxford Dangerous Sports Club” jumping from bridges with rubber cords attached to their legs. After a little research he discovered that the idea had originally been copied from an ancient tribal ritual. The ritual itself comes from a small village on the South Pentecost Island in Vanuatu. For centuries the villages have been jumping from towers made from trees with vines tied to their ankles. During the months of May and June, males of the tribe jump, trying to touch the ground with their heads to fertilise the soil, ensuring a good yam harvest and their passage into manhood. AJ has visited the village and been a spectator to this amazing ritual. AJ Hackett has also contributed financially to this village helping them buy land and bringing members of the tribe to Australia to view and try this modern day version called Bungy Jumping.
AJ spent a great deal of time in 1986, developing and experimenting with the first purpose built “Bungy Cord”. Engineers at Auckland University in New Zealand aided in the process, by putting the rubber through extensive stress and loading tests. Later that same year, he began doing test jumps off a number of bridges in the North Island, including the Auckland Harbor Bridge. Eventually, AJ and friends left New Zealand to try their hand at Bungy jumping in France. He jumped at a site called the Pont de la Caille, a bridge spanning a 147m gorge, and later from a ski gondola in Tignes. At an altitude of nearly 3700m, AJ leapt from a height of 91 meters and touched down perfectly in the deep snow. For AJ though, the ultimate goal was to jump from the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Being able to pull this jump off would bring him and the sport of Bungy Jumping worldwide recognition and possibly a criminal record! In June 1987, AJ Hackett gained global notoriety and introduced Bungy Jumping to the world when he illegally jumped 110m from the Eiffel Tower and landed in the history books and homes of millions of people around the world. This jump made him one of New Zealand’s most famous exports. The underground planning for this jump took 3 months and included decoy women, synchronized watches, a light minded crew and plenty of Champagne. This story is a movie within itself and is elaborated on in much more detail in AJ’s book JUMP START
Now 20 years on and an international company, AJ continues to run and manage all aspects of the business and can be seen on all of our sites many times a year or at the airport getting to and from each country! AJ fly’s around the world approximately 6 times a year. As a global company we now operate many non Bungy related adventure experiences and challenge people and gravity 24/7. All our crew have a great passion for what we do and many have been working for the company since its conception 20 years ago – Our roots run deep! We currently operate in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, France and Germany… with many more sites due to open very soon – stay tuned!
OUR BALI OPERATION
AJ Hackett Bali opened in 2005 and has been running strong ever since. We have Bungy Jumped more than 250,000 people from the tower and have a 100% safety record. We always have a mix of western and Balinese crew so that our international safety and operating standards are maintained. This site still remains the most popular with our operational crew that have the opportunity to be placed for periods of time at other sites! Many famous people have jumped and many major party’s have been held on this site over the last 12 years, we can guarantee there will be many more to come!
AJ Hackett Bali opened in 2005 and has been running strong ever since. We have Bungy Jumped more than 250,000 people from the tower and have a 100% safety record. We always have a mix of western and Balinese crew so that our international safety and operating standards are maintained. This site still remains the most popular with our operational crew that have the opportunity to be placed for periods of time at other sites! Many famous people have jumped and many major party’s have been held on this site over the last 12 years, we can guarantee there will be many more to come!
One of the great successes of our companies around the world is the fact we have one hell of a legacy and story to tell. You may have seen or heard about how Bungy Jumping started or stories on AJ the man through the media, you may have even been lucky enough to visit or ultimately try our experiences, if so you will know why we and millions of other people form all walks of life have a strange affiliation with what we do! If not then do yourself a favor and read on!
Celebrating 10 years in Bali.
No Bali experience is complete without a Bungy Jump from our magnificent tower. Hands down this jump spot is the most dramatic in the world. Situated inside the grounds of the famous Double Six Night Club. The 45m / 150ft tower was purpose built and includes an elevator to get to the top (so you can’t use the stairs as an excuse not to jump or check out the view!). There are three options to jump, during the afternoon for amazing views out over the beaches and surf. Or sunset for the most picture perfect bungy photo you will ever get, or in the dark as you party away around the tower! We offer a range of different jump styles including riding off the roof on a BMX push bike or even a real motorcycle it’s our little tribute to the master “Evil Knievel”!
No Bali experience is complete without a Bungy Jump from our magnificent tower. Hands down this jump spot is the most dramatic in the world. Situated inside the grounds of the famous Double Six Night Club. The 45m / 150ft tower was purpose built and includes an elevator to get to the top (so you can’t use the stairs as an excuse not to jump or check out the view!). There are three options to jump, during the afternoon for amazing views out over the beaches and surf. Or sunset for the most picture perfect bungy photo you will ever get, or in the dark as you party away around the tower! We offer a range of different jump styles including riding off the roof on a BMX push bike or even a real motorcycle it’s our little tribute to the master “Evil Knievel”!
Product Details Price
- Day Bungy Jump Includes 1 jump, certificate, T-shirt & membership card US$99
- Night Bungy Jump Includes 1 jump, certificate, T-shirt & membership card US$99
- Harness Bungy Jump Includes 1 regular, 1 harness jump, certificate, T-shirt & membership card US$130
- Tandem Bungy Jump Includes 1 jump, certificate, T-shirt & membership card per person US$185
- Push Bike Bungy Jump Includes 1 regular, 1 harness, 1 push bike jump, certificate, T-shirt & membership card US$160
- Motor Bike Bungy Jump Includes 1 regular, 1 harness, 1 push bike, 1 motor bike jump, certificate, T-shirt & membership card US$225
- FIRE package Includes 2 regular, 1 fire jump, certificate, T-shirt & membership car US$195
PLEASE NOTE : A $5 levy per person will be charged to defray the cost of risk management and public liability insurance. This is payable direct to AJ Hackett on the day of activity. Rates valid from 01/04/09 to 31/03/10 and are subject to change without notice. Prices are in $US. DVD’s & Photos can also be arranged on the day of activity direct with AJ Hackett upon Registration.
CANCELLATION POLICY : Before Registration: Full Refund and After Registration: No Refund
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