Looking to go bungee jumping in the Pittsburgh region?

You may be disappointed.

Paul Adamo, owner of Pittsburgh-based Adrenalin Dreams, which sells bungee, climbing and rescue equipment and trains bungee jump crews, suggested that in America, at least, the bungee craze is pretty much at the end of its rope.

"As far as I know, there are no commercial jump sites in the Eastern U.S. and very few out West," he said, in an e-mail message. "Most bungee jumping in the U.S. is experienced in much the same way as BASE jumping, by way of illegal bridge jumps. One of which, my crew and I were arrested for a couple of years ago. Commercial bungee jumping is legal in Pennsylvania and regulated by the Department of Agriculture as an 'amusement ride' when operated from a crane or tower by a state-certified bungee jump master, which I am."

The demand in Asia, Europe and South America, he said, is what keeps the company in business. His next set-up is scheduled for the recently constructed 240- foot Agas-Agas Bridge in the Philippines, which is sponsored by the local government.

"Much like any other small business, getting a jump site up and operating can be quite expensive," he wrote. "Crane rental can run $5,000 or more per week. Building a permanent tower is a huge construction job with an estimated cost that can approach millions, including the property purchase or lease, taxes, etc. Insurance costs in Pennsylvania can run $10,000 per year. However, if the dozens of calls and e-mails we receive each week from thrill seekers from six states who are looking to jump is any barometer, a smart entrepreneur with a little backing could clean up around here."