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− | Despite a land mass nearly three times as large as Europe, Russia was a country that never had even a single bridge over 100 meters in height. That all changed in 2014 when the Sochi Skybridge opened as the first major permanent bungee bridge site in Russia with a height exceeding 200 meters. The central span of 439 meters was upon its opening the longest pure cantenary footbridge suspension span in the world despite the unique design where the main support cables are above the walkway. Among traditional Tibet-style cantenary footbridge spans | + | Despite a land mass nearly three times as large as Europe, Russia was a country that never had even a single bridge over 100 meters in height. That all changed in 2014 when the Sochi Skybridge opened as the first major permanent bungee bridge site in Russia with a height exceeding 200 meters. The central span of 439 meters was upon its opening the longest pure cantenary footbridge suspension span in the world despite the unique design where the main support cables are above the walkway. Among traditional Tibet-style cantenary footbridge spans there area at least a dozen that are longer. |
The Sochi Skybridge is actually part of an entire Skypark operated under famous bungee operator AJ Hackett. The thrill sport attractions include first and foremost the 207 meter bungee jump, a lower 69 meter bungee jump, a 170 meter swing, the Megatroll zip line, the "Mowgli" rope park and the Via Ferrata fixed tether mountain hiking trail. | The Sochi Skybridge is actually part of an entire Skypark operated under famous bungee operator AJ Hackett. The thrill sport attractions include first and foremost the 207 meter bungee jump, a lower 69 meter bungee jump, a 170 meter swing, the Megatroll zip line, the "Mowgli" rope park and the Via Ferrata fixed tether mountain hiking trail. |
Revision as of 00:13, 7 October 2023
Sochi Skybridge
Со́чи Скайбридж
Sochi, Krasnodar Krai, Russia
679 feet high / 207 meters high
1,440 foot span / 439 meter span
2014
Despite a land mass nearly three times as large as Europe, Russia was a country that never had even a single bridge over 100 meters in height. That all changed in 2014 when the Sochi Skybridge opened as the first major permanent bungee bridge site in Russia with a height exceeding 200 meters. The central span of 439 meters was upon its opening the longest pure cantenary footbridge suspension span in the world despite the unique design where the main support cables are above the walkway. Among traditional Tibet-style cantenary footbridge spans there area at least a dozen that are longer.
The Sochi Skybridge is actually part of an entire Skypark operated under famous bungee operator AJ Hackett. The thrill sport attractions include first and foremost the 207 meter bungee jump, a lower 69 meter bungee jump, a 170 meter swing, the Megatroll zip line, the "Mowgli" rope park and the Via Ferrata fixed tether mountain hiking trail.
The gargantuan span of the Skybridge is composed of eight 52mm cables connected by I-beams spaced as much as 5 meters apart. Suspended below the cables is a walkway with a number of step downs that are designed to keep the deck relatively flat. The first of two large "pods" on the bridge is located on the west end and houses the lower 69 meter bungee jump as well as a gift shop and other concessions. A smaller pod in the center of the bridge contains the higher 207 meter bungee drop.
Check out the official webpage at: https://www.ajhackett.com/sochi/
World's 35 Longest Footbridge Spans
1. Sky Bridge 721, Czech Republic - 721 meters
2. Skywalk Willingen, Germany – 665 meters
3. Tibetan Footbridge of Canillo, Andorra - 603 meters
4. Haizhaigou UFO Glass Footbridge, China - 600 meters
5. Gandaki Golden/Baglung Parbat, Nepal - 567 meters
6. 516 Arouca, Portugal - 516 meters
7. Wanjiazhai Dam, China - 500 meters
8. Charles Kunonen, Switzerland – 494 meters
9. Kushma Bungy, Nepal - (490) meters
10. Huangchuansanxia Glass, China - 460 meters
11. Rappbode Dam, Germany - 458 meters
12. Blackforestline of Todtnau, Germany - 450 meters
13. Tianyundu Glass Footbridge, China - (450) meters
14. Daqingshan Glass Footbridge, China - 450 meters
15. Longguwan Glass Footbridge, China - (445) meters
16. Hongyagu Glass, China - 445 meters
17. Sochi Skybridge, Russia – 439 meters
18. Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon Glass, China – 430 meters
19. Yinzuotianmeng, China – 420 meters
20. Chikhaldara Glass Skywalk, India - 407 meters
21. Ulleong Sogeumsan, South Korea - 404 meters
22. Highline 179, Austria – 402 meters
23. Mishima Grand, Japan – 400 meters
24. Kokonoe Otsurihashi, Japan - 390 meters
25. Jorullo ATV Bridge, Mexico - 380 meters
26. Ryujin, Japan - 375 meters
27. Skywalk Sattel, Switzerland - (374 meters)
28. Bega-Banduk, Nepal - 365 meters
29. Geierlay, Germany – 360 meters
30. Kushma-Mudhikuwa, Nepal - 359 meters
31. Baiheshanzhuang Footbridge, China - 358 meters
32. Bailihuang Glass Footbridge, China - 350 meters
33. Triveni Garas, Nepal - 350 meters
34. Bunwajorghat, Nepal - 350 meters
35. Shuiyuan Footbridge, China - 342 meters
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