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There is no better way to get your adrenaline going, then trying to cliff jump. If it is done with the guidance and safety in mind, it can be a great pleasure and exciting to carry out. Here are some tips to consider before you start cliff jumping to make you safer. This is a dangerous activity and fatalities can occur when jumping cliffs, you must take safety seriously and be prepared to think before jumping.

You should be aware of your environment and especially the water, you will be jumping into. Once you have found a potential cliff to jump off, first assess the water below, it is necessary to investigate the depth of water for example checking dangerous rocks and what the tides and currents are like in the area. The water must be very deep, to ensure you do not hit the bottom, the evaluation of all obstacles in the water and rocks is also important as you do not want to go where there are many rocks in the background that could cause injury. You should also check if there are strong tidal currents at the base of the cliff, as the currents can pull you into the cliff. In reviewing the water always wear shoes in the case of sharp rocks, you may damage yourself on.

If you are still unsure never try to jump. There are many sites set up for cliff jumping around the world that are established, so ask around or look for more information on the Internet of places locally that you can go. Always start with a small jump and move up slowly, this is for you to get experience and progress. It may seem silly, but you have to jump or not fall, the jump should ensure that you hit the water arrow straight which is safer.

You should also ask yourself why you want to cliff jump, if it is because of peer pressure and you want to impress your friends then don’t do it. If you are really scared or feel pressured you risk causing yourself an injury as you are not focusing on correctly jumping in the water. Cliff jump on your own accord, and remain focused, you should only jump for fun and because you feel comfortable rather than jumping because you feel you have to.

Once you have confirmed it is a safe spot and worked out that you are jumping on your own accord then start on a small cliff, no more the 20-30 feet above the water to begin with. Now to the technique, step to the edge of the cliff to start with. Make sure that your hands are pressed to your sides and that your feet are tightly together, this is to ensure you enter the water as straight as possible. This is also good prevention of injury, as your limbs are tightly tucked in you minimize the possibility of them being pulled to the side when you get in the water.

Next your should visualize how you will enter the water, think about keeping your body as straight as possible, keep your posture tight and rigid until you have stopped traveling in the water . You must also get your timing right, this is crucial you need to jump when you are fully balanced and focused. Once you have prepared and you are confident in your preparation then jump and enjoy, the jump doesn’t last long so enjoy it while you can.

If you aresearching for a cliff jumping organisation, where training and guidance is given to safely cliff jump, why not make a holiday out of it, Cliff Jumping experiences are offered by Phi Phi Adventure Dive centre in Thailand , they offer 3 hour sessions and even video record the activity.