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All About Bearings: Why Zip Line Trolley Bearings Matter

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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Top 5 Concerns Riders Have About Their First Zip Line Experience

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 ...
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Zip Line Design: Components for a Complete System

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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Add New Adventure Activities with Head Rush Products

Add New Adventure Activities with Head Rush Products

Human brains are wired to seek out and enjoy novel experiences. This is why people are often trying new restaurants, traveling to new locations, and trying new adventure activities. It's also why adventure tourism is a growing niche in travel. We're not made to do the same thing over and over day ...
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Expert Tips for Zip Line Brake Installations

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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Head Rush: Engineering the Best Adventure Products

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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Designed for Reliability

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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Head Rush Adventure Products, Part 2: Tested and Trusted

Head Rush Adventure Products, Part 2: Tested and Trusted

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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Zip Line Installation: Give them the Best Ride

Zip Line Installation: Give them the Best Ride

Zip lines provide riders a feeling of freedom and adventure unlike many other thrill rides; riders enjoy unhindered movement through the air, wind rushing past, and views usually reserved for the birds. The best zip line experience is smooth, easy, and safe for the riders while also being ...
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Does My Zip Line Trolley Need A Handle?

Does My Zip Line Trolley Need A Handle?

There are a lot of options out there when it comes to zip line trolleys. It's easy to get overwhelmed by the vast number of choices. With all of the competing products out there, how are you supposed to find the right fit for your zip line? A good place to start is figuring out if you need a zip ...
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