Rope jumping

{{Short description|Extreme Sport}}

{{confuse|Skipping rope}}

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Rope jumping, also known as rope free-flying, falling is the extreme sport of jumping off a cliff while anchored to a highline system with a rope.{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/australia-ropejumping-idINKBN29I0L1|title=Australians head to sea cliffs for adrenalin-pumping sport|newspaper=Reuters |date=January 13, 2021|via=www.reuters.com}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rope-jumping_n_5694643|title=This Is The Most Terrifying Extreme Sport We've Ever Seen|date=August 21, 2014|website=HuffPost}} This is notably different from bungee jumping as there is little stretch in the rope, allowing the jumper to have a longer freefall, stopping closer to the ground. Rope jumping is a highly dangerous sport that requires extensive knowledge and preparation to be done safely.{{cite episode |title= Getting Sketchy |series= Pushing the Line|network= Discovery+ |date= June 5, 2021}}

Rope jumping death

Dan Osman died due to the failure of a rope jump anchor system in Yosemite National Park on November 23, 1998.{{Cite web|url=https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/terminal-velocity-death-master-gravity/|title=Terminal Velocity|date=April 2, 1999}}

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