Zip line equipment list

Even those who are a little antsy usually have all their fears melt away within seconds after their zip line adventures begin. Check out the rest of this post for zip lining tips for beginners, including everything you need to know about zip line equipment and zip line safety.

All reputable zip line companies, our tour companies like us, regularly inspect this equipment to ensure high quality and ultimate safety. Helmet: As with all extreme sports, helmets are worn to protect your head from injury. Helmets should be free from any cracks or damage before putting them on. The helmet should be firmly strapped to the top of your head. Your guide will ensure your helmet is properly situated on your head.

Harness: The harness will allow you to attach to the zip line via a rope attachment. Harnesses will be inspected by your guide before your first zip line adventure. Make sure the harness is in a comfortable position and is free of broken stitching.

Cable clamps or U-Bolts are used to secure dead ends of cable. We recommend 15 ft. A turnbuckle is a device for adjusting the tension or length of zip line cables. It is used to make adjustments to how much slack your cable has. Cable Slings are designed to wrap around your anchor whether it be a tree or a pole. The two loops connect to the turnbuckle. Thimbles help maintain the durability of a cable by preventing crimping.

They should used in any sharp turns on a cable. First we need to start at your starting anchor. Depending on what kind of zip line kit you have, the instructions may be a little different. Typically on the starting anchor you need to wrap the cable slings around your anchor to attach to a turnbuckle. The zip line cable will attach to the empty end of the turnbuckle and will wrap around the ending anchor, secured with cable clamps.

Take a look at the pictures below. With zip line accessories there will be cases where certain components have to have the cable fed through them, as opposed to being added on after the cable is set up. Be sure to check your individual parts! There are trolleys where the end of the cable has to be fed through the trolley.

There are others that are completely detachable. Please check out choosing a zip line trolley for more. Being able to stop a zip line is a big concern for some!

There are a variety of braking systems that you can choose from. In some cases, a spring stop is acceptable! Or you can get creative. We go in depth into zip line brakes here. In our opinion, this is the place where there is the most variation.

We carry heavy-duty steel trolleys, light weight aluminum trolleys, some with built-in handlebars and others are easy to remove from zip line cable. Fantastic zip lines need great gear. Browse our selection to find other items you may want for your backyard adventure. There is nothing more awesome than having the right tools for the job! Benefits of zipSTOP. Magnetic Braking Technology zipSTOP utilizes our patented eddy current magnetic braking technology to create a comfortable braking experience.

Increase Throughput Provides consistent braking and automatically resets after each ride, greatly increasing zip line throughput. Self-Regulating System The magnetic braking technology automatically adjusts the resistance based on the weight of the rider to create the most comfortable zip line braking experience.

Low Maintenance Magnetic eddy current braking is a low maintenance technology that is extremely reliable.