A
zip-line (also known as a flying fox, foefie slide, zip wire, aerial
runway, aerial ropeslide, death slide or tyrolean crossing) consists of
a pulley suspended on a cable mounted with an inclination. It is
designed to enable a user propelled by gravity to go from the top to
the bottom of the inclined cable, usually made of stainless steel, by
holding on or attaching to the freely moving pulley. Zip-lines come in
many forms, most often used as a means of
entertainment.
They may be intended for child's play and found on some playgrounds but
that is not what this category search. What this category search are
Zip-line tours that are becoming popular
outdoor adventure activity, found as an attraction in itself, at
outdoor adventure camps or upscale resorts. They may be short and low
or long and high. This courses are
usually operated at higher speeds covering much longer distances and
sometimes at considerable heights. The users are physically attached to
the cable by wearing a harness which attaches to a removable trolley. A
helmet is required on almost all courses of any size.
For
the purposes of posting an zip-line to this Category, the following
criteria must be met:
- The zip-line must be
permanent and for human use.
- The zip-line must be
a outdoor adventure activity Zip-line (zip line used as an
item of children's playground equipment will not be accepted).
- The zip-line must be
accessible to everyone, paying or for free.
- The zip-line must be an attraction in itself. Alone, at outdoor
adventure camps or at upscale resorts.
Exceptions can be granted on a case by case basis, but is up to the
discretion of the Category Officer.
Examples of Zip-lines accepted:
Example
1 or
Example
2
Zip-line definition taken from Wikipedia.