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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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7 Unique & Fun Team Building Activities
Even just using the term “team building activity" can elicit groans and giggles from participants everywhere. The reputation of these activities as boring, useless, and corny dates back to early human history; drawings of trust falls have been found in ancient cave dwellings! Ok, maybe not that ...
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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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What is Free Fall? A Quick Lesson in Physics
Imagine standing on top of a tower with your toes to the edge getting ready to jump off. The tower is not on fire and is not toppling, so why are you jumping? For the thrill of course! We've developed a family of free fall devices that offer a wide range of free fall experiences - with jumps ...
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Tips from an Arborist for Choosing the Best Climbing Trees
Why are kids so drawn to climbing trees? Is it the challenge of ascending into the canopy? Is it the escape found when lost among the limbs? Or is it the view from new heights? It may be a combination of these reasons that draw kids to climb into the trees, and they may not even know what calls ...
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3 Reasons Why Annual Service for Your Device is Essential
Harness on. Shoes on. Tied in. Ready to climb! Almost! you're ready to go, but what about your belayer? Are they ready? We don't forget to check our belay partner when getting ready for a climb, and similarly, we require annual checks on our
Results of Our TRUBLUE Auto Belay Customer Survey
There is a story behind every product Head Rush has engineered, and those stories often start with a business problem to be solved, a product to be enhanced, or a user experience that can be improved. Because of this, customer feedback and input is extremely important to us. It's an important ...
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Free & Affordable Summer Camp Activities for Kids
Here at Head Rush Technologies, we work closely with summer camps all over the world. Over the years, we have seen many innovative, fun, and exciting ideas implemented by these camps to provide adventure goers with hours of joy and excitement. With summer 2016 quickly approaching, we have compiled ...
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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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Tree Climbing Holds: Types & Terms to Improve Route Setting
Climbing holds are classified based on their shape and orientation. Tree climbing holds follow the same patterns as the holds you would see in a climbing gym. The only exception is that larger holds like volumes and flakes aren't regularly used on trees. Knowing the different types of holds is ...
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