Please note that these guide prices are based on Zip Wire lengths ranging from
20m – 200m and do not take into ... From Existing Tower or Building to Pole.
Project - Zip wires Date - July 2016 Copyright J M Adventure Ltd - not to be reproduced without authorisation.
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Zip wires Zip wires are an exciting addition to a high ropes course or excellent as a stand alone activity. They can be built using a number of different methods depending on location, budget and operation. Length: The length of a zip wire will depend on a number of factors such as location, access and terrain but most zip wires will be in the 20 metre to 200 metre range but they can be designed to fit a longer run. Types: Tree to tree - The simplest of the systems, were a participant will access the zip from a tree and zip down to another tree. Pole to pole/tree - If you do not have any trees that can be used we can install poles instead. Access tower to scoop - The most complex but commercial system, this will provide un-belayed access to the top of the tower where they will be connected to the wire. Upon reaching the bottom of the zip they are braked by a Zipstop device into a large scoop. Price: The cost of a zip wire will depend on factors above, costs will range from £15,000 + Vat for a tree based system to £120,000 + Vat for a themed access tower and braked scoop net system. Operational parameters: The operation of a zip wire is dependant on many factors. The biggest two that effect the smooth operation of a zip wire are participant weight and wind speed/direction. There may be times when you have to modify and monitor the operation to fit the conditions.
Braking options for zip wires There are a number of different options when it comes to slowing down, the complexity and cost will depend on what your looking to get out of the zip wire. For example, a gravity stop system works very well in an outdoor activity centre when instructors want a simple method of braking and are competent to instruct the participant to lower themselves to the ground upon completion. Equally Zipstop braking systems work best on commercial, high capacity zip wires that need to maximise throughput, but they do require a higher degree of instructor competence and diligence to ensure safe operation. Please feel free to contact us to discuss your needs. Gravity brake stop The participant will be met on a platform by an instructor who will attach them to the zip wire using a trolley. The participant can then descend down the wire until they stop. They will then lower an abseil rope, remove a back up sling and abseil down to the ground. Once detached from the abseil device the zip trolley can be returned top by walking the tail of the abseil rope back to the beginning. Zipstop brake Participants will be met by an instructor who will connect them to a zip wire trolley. Once it has been confirmed safe, they will descend the wire. When the participant reaches the bottom of the wire their trolley will hit another braking trolley which is connected to a Zipstop braking device. This will slow them smoothly to a stop. Once stopped, an instructor will pull them into the platform where they will be disconnected from the wire and the system will be reset ready for the next participant.
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Example access tower
Access can be through a tower or pole from existing high ropes course
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Example of single landing scoop
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Contact us For more information on all of our high ropes courses please contact us on: Phone: Email: Address:
+44 (0)1929 475691
[email protected] Unit 12, Prospect Business Park Swanage, Dorset BH19 1EJ
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