ZIPLINES

ZIP LINES 

Ziplines are popular now, they are on kids TV shows and in hollywood movies, they are in toddlers playgrounds and on the strip at Vegas.

 

We group them into the following categories:

  • Traditional Zip Lines for education centers.
  • Zip Line tours.
  • High tension and high speed Zip Lines.
  • Playground Zip Lines, suitable for unsupervised use.
  • DIY Zip Line kits. For home or group use.

When designing a Zip line, there are a number of things to consider.

  • Who will use it?, Size, weight? How will users be harnessed ? Sitting ? Prone?. EG on long zip lines, arrival speeds are affected by as much as 50kmph depending on the riders drag.
  • Will it be used commercially or in a domestically.
  • The throughput capacity should be considered, particularly if the zip line must meet financial targets, – refining the access and the dismount methods can improve throughput. Making access more simple, with staircases can also improve throughput dramatically.
  • A thrilling fast ride must come to an end, calculating arrival speed and specifiying a suitable brake is crucial.

Our product offering:

PRODUCT: TWIN ZIPS
PRODUCT: 2 LINE ZIP TOUR

THESE DAYS WE MODEL ZIPLINE CURVES OVER TOPGRAPHY AND FORCAST ARRIVAL SPEED.

Blue=Wire, Green=Ground, Red=Speed

PRODUCT: TWIN ZIPS

WE GET IT – MORE GOES, LESS WAITING = MORE FUN.

Ziplines have changed alot in outdoor centres over the last 20 years. The old format of a single zip line, where kids wait an hour for their turn isnt getting very good reviews these days.

With the TWIN ZIPS we aim to maximise throughput and operating efficiencies.

  • Every site gets a topographical survey – we make best use of your existing topography.
  • Ziplines can be upto 180m long
  • Start platform has: access via stairs, “airlock” gates to manage edge protection, ramps for a smooth take off,  and instructor safety built in.
  • Dismounts can be: a tour style running stop onto a ramp or net. OR a lower off. OR dismount by a ladder.

 

Sketch

Typical arrangement.

PLAN

Typical space required.

start platform

Usually of galvanised steel or treated pine.

PRODUCT: 2 LINE ZIP TOUR

“WE LOVE IT, 12 KIDS GET 2 OR 3 GOES EACH IN A 2 HOUR SESSION”

The 2 LINE ZIP TOUR is designed especially for outdoor education centres and school camps. It makes use of smart self belay equipment so that users can manage their own transfers and safety, and feel more autonomous, and involved.

How it works. The 2 LINE ZIP TOUR has 3 platforms.

  • The START platform. Users are harnessed up on the ground, then attached to the safety system, then the climb to the start platform.
  • The MID platform. Users land here and transfer onto the 2nd line.
  • The FINISH platform. Users land on the ground and detach themselves.

Features.

  • Ziplines are not too long, 60- 80 m works best.
  • Requires a landing ramp or net at the finish platform.
  • Flexibility in the layout – fits well along a fence line – or along the edge or a sports field.
  • Access systems for rescues and pre use inspections included.
  • Removable staples to limit access when not in use.

Sketch

Example arrangement.

MODEL

Start and mid platforms.

CLIMBING TO THE START PLATFORM.

ARRIVING AT THE MID PLATFORM AND TRANSFERRING

POSSIBILITIES

ZIP TOURS IN TREES AND ACROSS GULLYS

  • MEGA ZIPS. HIGH TENSION LONG SPAN ZIPS.
  • ZIP LINES OVER LAKES AND POOLS, EVEN CROCODILE ENCLOSURES