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Zip Line Equipment Resources

Popular equipment used with zip lines is available through many sources. The equipment needed is determined based on the specific project.

Zip Line Kits. Ready to install kits provide an all-in-one approach to a zip line equipment package.

Galvanized Metal Aircraft Cable 1/4 in. diameter/ 100 ft. roll 100 ft. roll of 1/4 inch galanized aircraft cable.

Zip Line Trolley. The trolley is a special type of pulley with two tandem rollers.

Climbing Harness The harness or full body harness connects the rider to a zip line.

Belay Glove. A glove designed to withstand friction like the climber's belay glove helps you control zip line speed using friction on the cable.

Cable and Wire Rope U-Bolt Clips - 1/8 in U-bolt for making eye termination assemblies. Drop-forged base with heavy hex nuts. Not for use with plastic-coated wire rope.

Cable Thimble Allows the cable to loop back without kinking.

Locking Carabiner. Locking carabiners can be found in outdoor sporting stores with climbing gear.

Webbing & Lanyards. These are used in conjunction with quickdraws and locking carabiners to complement your equipment fastening and tie-down.

Climbing Gear. Good source of climbing gear easily adaptable to zip line applications.

Climbing Ropes These specially designed ropes can be used to augment the safety of your cable setup, or used in conjunction with the zipline brake system.

Winch Cable Puller, 3/16 in Tighten your zip line cable with this tool. Whatever your project, lift, tighten 3/16 aircraft cable. Other cable diameter sizes available.

Belay Devices Belay devices help you control the speed and lock lanyards, ropes and arresting ropes.

Protective Helmet A helmet specially designed for mountaineering and climbing offers protection for zip line riders at the landing platform and throughout the ride.

Bungee Stretch Tube, 50 ft Use to brake the zip line rider at the end...attach to a pulley or block on the cable near the landing. Fix the other end of the bungee to a lateral tree or branch. When the zip line trolley hits the brake, the bungee begins to stretch and slows the rider.

Trekking Poles When you hike through mountainous or rocky terrain, poles can help give you stability. This is especially helpful when carrying a load on your backpack.

Hiking GPS Device Keep track of where you are in the wilderness. For short hikes or long expeditions a GPS device will keep you from getting lost, save travel time and keep your confidence level up.

Hiking Boots are needed for off trail traveling and hiking through dense brush and shrubs.

Backpacks Haul bags and backpacks help get your gear to the zip line location.

Tents & Shelters Tents for camping while trekking to the site

Sleeping Bags All types of sleeping bags for any weather or altitude condition.

Question Sent in by: kip RUFFS DALE
I am building a 100 ft. zip line and would like too know if they make a trolley with a brake device because my grandson who is 6 yrs old will be using it with supervision [Reply]

Reply: Steve
I'm not aware of a trolley with a brake. Anyone else?

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