Zip Line Kits

If you get a zip line kit you can be up and running in less than an hour. A kit is designed for easy set-up and comes with clear directions. Many people say a zip line kit gives kids hours of healthy, outdoor fun, while improving strength, athletic skills and self-esteem. A zip line kit is an amazing birthday present. It is one of the best outdoor toys available and will be a huge hit for the whole neighborhood. Zip line kits are intended for residential use. There are three common zip line kits for different ages and lengths of wire. Use the table to determine which kit is best for you.

Fun Ride™ Classic Zip Line Kit. This zip line kit contains a 35-foot steel-stranded cable and a trolley with handles mounted directly to it. The kit is easy to set up and includes all required parts and instructions. The target age for the Fun Ride zip line kit is 5 to 12 years, and the weight limit is 100 pounds or less. The cable can be suspended between trees or any other suitable support. The steel cable is weather resistant and the trolley is made with impact resistant and UV stable plastic. The dimensions of the trolley are 7" long by 8-1/2" wide by 5" high. It takes about a half hour to assemble the kit. Children benefit from this zip line kit by improved fine motor skills and upper body strength. There is a one year limited manufacturer's warranty. The only tools needed are a screwdriver and pliers.

Deluxe Fun Ride™ Zip Line Kit. This kit contains a 70-foot steel-stranded cable and a weather and impact resistant plastic casing. Assembly is easy and can be done in less than an hour. Connect the cable between two anchors such as trees, then connect the trolley to the cable and you're ready to go. The weight limit is up to 225 pounds. This zip line kit is great for kids and young adults ages 8 years old and older. It has easy to hold handgrips. Included in this kit is a mounting platform design plan. The Deluxe Fun Ride provides a cable tensioning device. All parts and instructions required for assembly are included. The kit comes with a one year limited manufacturer's warranty. Basic common tools such as pliers and screwdriver are not included.

Super Z Fun Ride™ Zip Line Kit. This zip line kit uses super strong plastic and is able to carry riders up to 250 pounds. The heavy duty steel-stranded aircraft cable is 94-feet long, allowing for a ride between 40 and 90 feet. All parts and hardware required for assembly are included in the kit. The kit comes with clear instructions plus plans for setting up a mounting platform. This zip line kit provides a ride with a consistent speed and a gradual stop when properly installed. The Super Z Fun Ride zip line kit is recommended for ages 8 years and older.

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Twizzler™ is designed for kids, teens and young adults - anyone ages 3 and older. The Twizzler™ is a twist and twirl spinner bar you can hang from anything. The maximum weight for the Twizzler is 225 pounds and it is safety tested up to 600 pounds. The handle is 12" long and includes a weather resistant rope. The rope uses a self-adjusting design. It includes all parts and instructions for assembly. Simply attach the kit to a tree limb or other support. Kids grab the handle and push off to swing and spin. Only minor assembly is required for set up and it comes with a one year limited warranty by the manufacturer.

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