Talk:Bungee cord

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Does anyone have an etymology?

[edit] Picture

I have put a picture of a collection of bungee cords on the main page. remove it if not what is wanted, otherwise remove from the Requested Pictures page. --jmb 17:37, 7 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] First use?

Elasticated rope/cord was used on Sopwith Camels and some other WW I aircraft to secure the axle to the undercarriage legs, the bungee cord providing a measure of springing/suspension. At the same time, it was used to provide a counteracting compensation to the weight of the gun in the Scarff ring aircraft gun mounting. If I remember correctly, the word 'bungee' (or 'bunjee') is of Indian origin, via the Raj, although I could be wrong. Ian Dunster (talk) 20:46, 11 April 2008 (UTC)

There is a tantalising mention of a bungee assisted escape from an aircraft in 1910 on the ejector seat page. However, there are no references provided at present, and I am a little sceptical. I really want it to be true. It sounds like very good fun. Nick1961 (talk) 11:52, 1 June 2008 (UTC)