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School Rock Climbing Wall: Everything You Need to Know
Want to get your students active, teach them valuable life lessons, and give them an opportunity to fall in love with the outdoors? Consider building a school rock climbing wall at your K-12 school so your students can enjoy the many benefits climbing has to offer. There's a lot to think about to ...
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Announcing the TRUBLUE Speed Auto Belay for Speed Climbing
BOULDER, Colorado (May 16, 2017) - Head Rush Technologies, a leader in adventure and recreation equipment, announces the TRUBLUE Speed Auto Belay. The new speed device will offer the same reliability and quality reputation as the TRUBLUE Auto Belay but is made specifically for speed climbing.
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Goal Based Experiential Learning Activities for Adults
Classrooms are incorporating more experiential learning into the curriculum, but this style of learning is not just for the kids. Adults can also benefit. Because the participants are often more engaged, experiential learning activities for adults and kids can have higher rates of retention ...
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The Ins and Outs of Zip Line Trolley Retrieval Systems
There are two main types of zip line trolley retrieval systems. Most people instinctively picture a system that brings the trolley back to the start and resets the zip line for the next rider, like the zipBACK. These systems work best for shorter zip lines and are mostly reserved for backyard ...
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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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Proper Jump Procedure: QUICKflight & FlightLine Free Fall
The QUICKjump and FlightLine Free Fall devices offer an amazing chance to leap into thin air and experience free fall. These free fall jumps are unique and extremely fun, but it's very important for participants to be trained in proper jump procedures before they clip in and take to the air. ...
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Why You Should Add a Free Fall Activity
Looking for challenge course ideas or ropes course ideas to add extra excitement or for a fun way to descend from the course? Want a new activity for your summer camp but not sure what to add? Maybe you haven't heard of free fall activities, but it could be the solution you are looking ...
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Proper Device Orientation to Extend Webbing Lifespan
Sometimes really simple things can make a really big difference in the end results. That's the case with Head Rush devices and device orientation. Properly mounting your device, with the correct orientation, can make a big difference in the overall experience for your participants. It can ...
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Top 5 Concerns Riders Have About Their First Zip Line Experience
If you are a zip line operator or guide, you may have forgotten what it's like to be new to zip lining, the excitement and the anxiety that many first time guests feel. When trying to improve the zip line experience, it's important to think about all experience levels and abilities. Think about ...
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