I bought a zip line, help me make it awesome

[hoosierdoc]

The span is just over grass. It's a nice flat Greenwood area and will go between two trees. My kids are 3 and 5 so the initial drop probably isn't a good idea. The trees are probably 30" diameter and should hold well. The kit has some padded straps to go around the tree. It should do just fine, but I'll be sending my wife and I down at the same time to test the weight. It says 350 pounds so I'll try a bit more than that. Kids should be OK if we are.

 

[Higginbo]

Ah, I could see them not appreciating the drop. If you have any concerns about damaging the trees, use ratchet to put 3-4 vertical 2x4s around the tree, then run your cable/ straps over that. Also, if you got a kit without the brake, I'd put a tennis ball or two at the end so your pulley doesn't slam into it. As far as awesomeness , get [STRIKE]some [/STRIKE] LOTS of glowsticks. Put them on then riders, the end, etc. Little kids should love it.

 

[hoosierdoc]

there is a bungee brake system that comes with it. That was a must for me to allow myself to get it. It was hard enough to convince the wife, the brake helped We went ziplining in jamaica and loved it and I'm hoping to get my kids interested. They enjoyed a similar one at Fundamentals gymnastics in Greenwood. Good idea on the 2x4 to spread out the pressure on the tree.

 

[hooky]

something like this would be cool

 

[Sylvain]

Can you get a pool for the landing?

After the rings of fire you will be glad to land in water.

 

[Timjoebillybob]

The span is just over grass. It's a nice flat Greenwood area and will go between two trees. My kids are 3 and 5 so the initial drop probably isn't a good idea. The trees are probably 30" diameter and should hold well. The kit has some padded straps to go around the tree. It should do just fine, but I'll be sending my wife and I down at the same time to test the weight. It says 350 pounds so I'll try a bit more than that. Kids should be OK if we are.

It should be able to tolerate at least 30% more than rated. They are required to underrate by at least that much. I know it's that much for cranes and such and at least as high if not higher for fall protection devices(could be 50%). And if it's rated for standard fall protection, it's rated for a 350lb person falling 6ft. Which generates a whole heck of a lot of force as compared to a foot or two drop and then down the zipline.

And I second (or third or...)the "gauntlet", on a hot day with water balloons would be a blast.

 

[freekforge]

I say two zip lines with the kids going towards each other with jousts.

We used to build them all the time when i was younger first time i ever caught my self on fire was on a zipline, taped smoke bombs to my boots. Also the second biggest lie i ever told my parents involved a zipline.

 

[Scuba591]

If there are helmets involved...how about a GoPro for the POV video...then the kids can relive the experience later in he day..

 

[Bigtanker]

Several pinata's full of goodies and a stick or wiffle ball bat. Hang one every 25 feet or so.

 

[GunSlinger]

The span is just over grass. It's a nice flat Greenwood area and will go between two trees. My kids are 3 and 5 so the initial drop probably isn't a good idea. The trees are probably 30" diameter and should hold well. The kit has some padded straps to go around the tree. It should do just fine, but I'll be sending my wife and I down at the same time to test the weight. It says 350 pounds so I'll try a bit more than that. Kids should be OK if we are.

Famous last words Doc!

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Tagging for the AAR...



Sounds like fun! One of my friends had a primitive zip line out of his tree house back when we were kids. It was only a few feet long but us kids loved it.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

My family and I have been invited to said party at Doc's house...

I'm going to go down it wearing just a gun belt, holster, and gun. And the harness, of course. It'd be silly not to.

-J-

 

[actaeon277]

 

[RobbyMaQ]

My family and I have been invited to said party at Doc's house...

I'm going to go down it wearing just a gun belt, holster, and gun. And the harness, of course. It'd be silly not to.

-J-

Only amateurs don't carry a spare magazine

 

[Hoosierdood]

Only amateurs don't carry a spare magazine

I'm sure he has a spare magazine. You just can't see it.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Explosions. Tannerite. Booze and strippers.

[video=youtube;g6LhrNIVI7k]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6LhrNIVI7k[/video]

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Only amateurs don't carry a spare magazine

I do carry one.

Strategically placed.

 

[Rookie]

there is a bungee brake system that comes with it. That was a must for me to allow myself to get it. It was hard enough to convince the wife, the brake helped We went ziplining in jamaica and loved it and I'm hoping to get my kids interested. They enjoyed a similar one at Fundamentals gymnastics in Greenwood. Good idea on the 2x4 to spread out the pressure on the tree.

Have you tried go ape in Indy? Lots of fun.

 

[hoosierdoc]

Have you tried go ape in Indy? Lots of fun.

No, will have to look into it, thanks.

 

[TB1999]

what about stacking up a bunch of boxes near the end of the zip line and the rider can try knocking them down "angry birds" style.

i know where you can get a bunch of LARGE usps priority mail boxes if you need them.