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ZIPLINE COURSE SETUP
ZIPLINE COURSE SETUP GOAL
- The setup goal is to
have the rider accelerate at first, then at the last third of
the course start decelerating and finish the course actually
going slightly uphill at the end, due to
“dipping” or “sagging”
of the zipline and rider as they progress down the course.
In most cases, the rider will roll to a stop at the end, but will
then roll backwards towards the middle.
FLAT OR LEVEL COURSE ATTACHMENT HEIGHT GUIDELINE
General Set up:
Start Point Height for Course (space between trees)
Height to set
Course length
-> 100 ft.* 90 ft.
I
nitial Setting
-> 132 in.
126 in.
80 ft.
120 in.
70 ft.
114 in.
60 ft.
50 ft.
108 in. 102 in.
40 ft.
30 ft.
End Point
96 in. 90 in.
78 in.
(from ground)
*This table is meant to aid setup showing minimum heights. Adjustments for rider height and weight as well as terrain variations should be taken into
consideration. At no time should the trolley hit the U-clamps at the Finish Point when testing. If so, lower the Start Point attachment height and retest.
Note how the line
“sags/dips”
as the rider goes down the
course, slowing the rider down.
Initial
Finish
Point
Height 78”
As the rider goes down the course:
Accelerating
>>>>>
Peak Speed
>>>>>
Starting to Slow
>>>>>
Slowing more
>>>>
Slow to a STOP Roll backwards slightly
Do not add additional slope to the cable! It will not improve the ride and may create a danger to the rider.
SLOPING COURSE ADJUSTMENT ATTACHMENT HEIGHT GUIDELINE
If the course is sloping downhill, you need to measure how much drop in inches at ground level it is from your Start Point
compared to your Finish Point and then subtract that from your Start Point height. For example: Your course is 80 feet, and
you estimate the ground level drop is 24 inches, you would need to set your Start Point height at 96 inches (120 inches less 24
inches). See chart for the maximum you can REDUCE your Start Point height.
(NEVER HAVE YOUR START POINT LESS
THAN 78 INCHES FROM THE GROUND).
Course length (Feet):
100 ft.
90 ft.
80 ft.
70 ft.
60 ft.
50 ft.
40 ft.
30 ft.
Initial Setup Start Point Height (Inches):
132 in.
126 in.
120 in.
114 in.
108 in.
102 in.
96 in.
90 in.
Maximum Slope Height Reduction Allowed (Inches):
54 in.
48 in.
42 in.
36 in.
30 in.
24 in.
18 in.
12 in.
Every course is different, examine the course clearances so the
rider’s feet do not drag near the end of the course.
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WARNING:
SPEED HAZARD - DO NOT
SET UP AN UNSAFE ZIPINE.
A steep zipline course or one that has too much line
tension will create an unsafe, dangerous, high-speed
course that could cause serious injury or death. See
your zipline instructions for proper setup. It is critical
that the rider will already be slowing down before they
finish the course. BE SAFE NOT FAST!
Finish Point
