For more than a decade, Russell Raynor Robinson has overseen operations at Titan Manufacturing and Distributing, Inc., as the chief executive officer. Beyond his activities leading one of the 500 largest online retailers, Russell Raynor Robinson is an avid skydiver. He has completed more than 500 jumps, including more than 200 wingsuit dives and various hot air balloon and helicopter jumps.
For many individuals, skydiving and bungee jumping represent two of the most popular adrenaline rushes available. When considering which of these adventure activities to engage in, there are a few things to take into account.
The extreme heights involved with both skydiving and bungee jumping are enough to put many people off. Skydiving, of course, presents individuals with much higher altitudes, about 13,000 feet for a jump compared to no more than several hundred feet for bungee jumping. However, individuals skydiving for the first time will do so attached to an instructor. This addition may not quell any height-related fears, necessarily, but it can be more comforting than a solo bungee jump for novices.
First-time skydivers and bungee jumpers may share similar apprehension regarding their equipment. While both sports require a person to place a significant amount of trust in a few pieces of gear, skydivers do have the added safety of a backup parachute, whereas bungee jumpers rely on a single cord. Regardless of one's preferences, both skydiving and bungee jumping represent a means of facing the unknown and pushing one's self to their limits.
