Blob Jump: Jump, fly, and dive in.

This summer is all about water sports. We recently told you about Flyboarding and Wakeboarding; this time, considering the increasing heat and the long summer ahead, we bring you an adventure sport that is all the rage in the United States called Blob-Jump. If you are one of those who enjoy adrenaline and are not afraid of heights, you will be counting the days to launch yourself onto one of those blobs.

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What is Blob Jump? It is a sport practiced in lakes with moderately deep waters, placing a large inflatable bag (the blob) at the shore. While a group of people jump on one end of it, the air inside the bag catapults the person sitting on the other end, starting a flight that will end with an imminent dive into the water.

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The jumps, flips, and spins offer a breathtaking spectacle in the air, and a striking and unforgettable experience for those who try it.

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The risk is minimal since all participants are equipped with protective helmets, life jackets, and wetsuits, and it can be practiced from the age of 10. The mat usually measures 10 meters long by 3 meters wide, and the flights can reach great heights.

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The origin of blobbing dates back to the United States, when a soldier discovered the effect in the rubber tanks used for transporting fuel. His comrades at the barracks started practicing it in a nearby lake to pass the time. It was soon exported as a recreational activity to summer camps in the country. And it has not taken long to arrive in Europe and some countries in South America, so we hope to have it soon in Peru.

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The jump that currently holds the world record is 17 meters high, you can watch the video here.