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Proper Jump Procedure: QUICKflight & FlightLine Free Fall

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

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

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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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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Free Fall Adventures: Can FlightLine Compare to Skydiving?

Free Fall Adventures: Can FlightLine Compare to Skydiving?

There are many options for leisure when the weekend rolls around, and more and more adventure experiences are popping up to compete for your time.  If you are a thrill seeker or just want to experience something out of the ordinary, how do you choose?  Free fall adventures are a fun new option, ...
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What is Speed Climbing? The Basics You Need to Know

What is Speed Climbing? The Basics You Need to Know

Put a group of kids together, and it's guaranteed they will eventually challenge each other to a race. Similarly, if you put a group of kids together in a climbing gym, it's not going to be long before someone says, "I'll race you to the top!" It's only natural then that one of the many styles of ...
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Learning Lead Climbing Basics on Auto Belay

Learning Lead Climbing Basics on Auto Belay

There is a divide between indoor and outdoor climbing that continues to rear up, both sides trying to gain followers in a fruitless fight. Some say indoor climbing isn't really climbing. Some say experienced outdoor climbers need to step up as mentors instead of grumbling. Others say do what ...
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Everything You Need to Know About Buying an Auto Belay

Everything You Need to Know About Buying an Auto Belay

Auto belays have been shown to have many benefits when used at climbing walls. They help introduce beginners to climbing, offer opportunities for learning new climbing skills such as belaying, lead climbing, and rappelling, and have been shown to help increase membership. There are a number of ...
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How to Attract More Customers to Your New Adventure Element

How to Attract More Customers to Your New Adventure Element

"If you build it, they will come." That phrase convinced Kevin Costner to build a baseball diamond in Field of Dreams, but for many business owners, it isn't always that simple. Famous (and helpful) ghosts are hard to come by, so we recommend taking proactive measures in the meantime. If you've ...
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