# Extreme Daredevil Diving Land Divers Bungee Jump Without Safety Gear By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-03 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-divers References: [adventure.howstuffworks](http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/land-diving.htm) & [en.wikipedia.org](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_diving) With nothing but two vines wrapped around their ankles, these “land divers” fearlessly hurl themselves into oblivion in a century-old ritual that allegedly holds significance for their annual yam harvest, masculinity, and cultural integrity. The land divers of Pentecost Island don’t use harnesses, nets, helmets or [safety precautions of any kind](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-water-safety). The standard for a “[perfect jump](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-torch)” is one where your head actually brushes the ground at the lowest point of the fall. Sufficed to say, there is not much room for error with land divers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Extreme Sport Tourism:** The rise of extreme sport tourism in remote or exotic locations where daredevil diving like land diving can be experienced. - **Traditional and Cultural Tourism:** Land Diving can be an opportunity to connect tourists with indigenous cultures such as the land divers of Pentecost Island. - **Innovative Safety Gear:** As the popularity of extreme experiences increases, the opportunity arises for the development of innovative safety gear to protect thrill-seekers without sacrificing the excitement of extreme activities. ### Where This Applies - **Travel and Tourism:** The land diving ritual can be a draw for off-the-beaten-path tourists looking for unique travel experiences. - **Sports and Adventure Equipment:** Innovative safety gear can be developed alongside extreme activities to ensure thrill seekers have the necessary equipment for daring experiences. - **Cultural Preservation and Education:** Efforts can be made to preserve the cultural traditions and significance of land diving while educating and sharing this unique practice with a broader audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High Wire City Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philippe-petit.md) - [Record-Breaking Skate Megaramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bulls-building-drop.md) - [Tank-Free Diving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seeair-tankless-dive-system.md) - [Street Pole Vault Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-pole-vault-competition.md) - [Daring Gymnast Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrill-seeker-mega-lift-mascara.md) - [Hydrodynamic Weighted Diver Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrospine-freediving-weight.md) - [Motor-Driven Jumping Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elastic-band-robot.md) - [Brutalist Jungle Sanctuaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-dessarzin-jungle-sanctuary.md) - [Globalized Spooky Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-adventures.md)