OK, the picture alone made me weak in the knees. I give up, so, he jumps, then what? If he lives how the heck does he get out of the bungee and onto solid land again?
I don't know. Something sounds inherently wrong with "do it yourself" bungee jumping. When (not if) I give it a try, I want a freaking PROFESSIONAL bungee jumping EXPERT to measure and tie on the cord...