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New LightSpeed Zip Line Trolleys from Head Rush Technologies Aim to Transform The Zip Line Market
May 17, 2017 @12:01 AM Boulder, CO- Engineering and product development company, Head Rush Technologies, announces new LightSpeed zip line trolleys that are set to transform the zip line market. Every feature of the LightSpeed EZ Clip and the LightSpeed Micro trolleys has been engineered ...
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Behind the Scenes: Designing a Better Zip Line Trolley
We're all about solving problems at Head Rush Technologies, and we noticed a big one in the zip line industry; the most popular zip line trolley on the market is actually not a zip line trolley at all. It's a tyrolean pulley designed to be used on ropes instead of metal cables and meant for slow ...
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All About Bearings: Why Zip Line Trolley Bearings Matter
Bearings are one small component of our new zip line trolleys, but they are also one of the most important components. The new LightSpeed EZ Clip Zip Line Trolley and the new LightSpeed Micro Zip Line Trolley feature four ABEC rated bearings per trolley. These premium bearings increase the ...
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Zip Line Design: Components for a Complete System
Zip lines may seem simple on the surface; clip your trolley onto the line, and let gravity do all the work! But there are many factors and plenty of work behind the scenes of every zip line installation. Zip line builders must consider slope, wind, temperatures, varying rider weights, friction, ...
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What is Eddy Current Magnetic Braking Technology?
Head Rush Tech is known for creating devices that are extremely reliable, that self-regulate based on rider weights, and provide a smooth, comfortable experience for the users. These benefits are largely due to our patented magnetic braking technology used in our devices. The technology is unique ...
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Head Rush: Engineering the Best Adventure Products
Our goal at Head Rush is to help create the best rider experiences and to improve operations for climbing facilities, adventure providers, and zip line operators. The zipSTOP Zip Line brake came to be when we saw an opportunity to create a braking experience that is hands-free for the rider while ...
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Expert Tips for Zip Line Brake Installations
Our goal at Head Rush is to help create the best rider experiences and to improve operations for climbing facilities, adventure providers, and zip line operators. The zipSTOP Zip Line brake came to be when we saw an opportunity to create a braking experience that is hands-free for the rider while ...
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How Does an Eddy Current Brake Work? TRUTUBE Video Demonstration
Ascending up a 30-foot wall or hanging on the edge of a 100-foot cliff, rock climbing is our way of defying gravity and experiencing a challenge beyond the ordinary day to day. Climbing is an exhilarating and difficult sport that of course comes with some complex equipment and intricate techniques ...
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Designed for Reliability
At our core, we are an engineering and design company. We use our patented magnetic braking technology and our engineering expertise to create awesome adventure experiences for the user while improving business operations. All Head Rush products are designed and manufactured with those primary ...
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The Magic of Magnets: A Physics Lesson on Lenz's Law
We're back with another physics lessons, and this time we're exploring the magic and mystery of magnets. Magnets are used in speakers, TV screens, medical equipment, and to hold our prized work on the refrigerator door. But just because we interact with magnets on a daily basis doesn't mean we ...
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