Rotorua Forest Canopy Zipline Abenteuer (2023)

FAQs

What is the difference between canopy and zipline? ›

While some ziplines may simply take you from the starting point to the end destination in one fell swoop, a canopy tour typically involves traveling from one platform to another to another via a series of ziplines placed high in the canopy of the forest.

The Zipline runs with parallel lines so you can ride next to your friends and family. Tandem rides are not possible on the zipline. Weight must be between 27kg and 125kg to fly!

Wikipedia defines a canopy tour as: “… an established route through a wooded and often mountainous landscape making primary use of zip lines and aerial bridges between platforms built in trees. [Participants] are harnessed to a steel cable without interruption throughout the entire tour for safety.”

A canopy tour (sometimes called a zip-line tour) provides a route through a wooded, and often mountainous, landscape, making primary use of zip-lines and aerial bridges between platforms built in trees. Tourists are harnessed to a cable for safety, and many are restricted to adults.

In the heart of the snowcapped Himalayas of Nepal, Zipflyer at HighGrounds Adventure Park is the tallest and steepest zip line in the world. It's also considered the most extreme, with a 2,000-FOOT VERTICAL DROP.

While ziplining isn't too physically demanding, there is physical effort and the day can be a bit longer and tiring than expected. As with any outdoor activity, be sure to know what you're getting yourself into before you go!

Before Using the Park You Must:

Be under 300 lbs. and fit into one of our harnesses appropriately. For Soar Like an Eagle Face-Forward zipline, maximum weight is 275lbs. Wear well fitting clothing that does not allow anything to hang loose or get tangled in cables and rope.

Your body mass: the heavier you are, the faster you'll travel. Slope of the line: the steeper the line, the higher the velocity. Length of line: the longer the line, the more time you'll have to achieve maximum speed (to a point)

So why does a heavier person go down faster? The key difference in the science behind zipline travel for a heavier person compared to a lighter one involves air resistance and terminal velocity. You may notice that the air resistance equation above says nothing about the mass of the traveling object.

Long pants or capris are recommended for ziplining. Longer shorts can be doable for men, but women who wear shorts can sometimes experience discomfort during the ride if the harness straps dig into the skin on their legs.

What is the recommended age for ziplining? ›

Most zipline operators will not allow children under the age of 5 years old, though some have restrictions up to 8 years old.

The final span of the tour is dubbed the “Cata-monster” and is the longest zipline span in the USA at just over 1 mile long.

A treefall gap is a distinguishable hole in the canopy of a forest with vertical sides extending through all levels down to an average height of 2 m (6.6 ft) above ground.

Gaps in the forest canopy can reveal important information, and result in regeneration. A canopy gap, at its most basic, is a hole in the forest land cover, often the result of a fallen tree or windstorm. But these gaps in the forest, usually created by natural processes, can also lead to new life.

A pulley is a simple machine that makes zip lines possible by cutting down the amount of friction resisting a rider's descent down the rope or cable.

Fly through the air 1,200 feet above the mighty Arkansas River on the Royal Gorge Bridge's Cloudscraper Zip Line — the highest zipline in America. State-of-the-art harnesses and braking systems facilitate an unforgettable ride.

Ohio State University researchers found that approximately 12%of zip line injuries resulted in hospitalization. Between 2006 and 2016 there were 16 zip line fatalities reported in the United States, predominantly from falls (77%), material failures, collisions, and entanglements.

The Royal Gorge Zipline Tours has lines spanning more than three miles of terrain, some of which are amongst the fastest in the entire country. Choose between the Classic Course, which features 9 lines and speeds of up to 45 mph, or the Extreme option that sends travelers screaming down 11 lines at over 55 mph.

Pants, Capris, Leggings, or Long Shorts

Shorts that are too short may ride up when your harness is tightened, or when you're zipping down the line. While this won't put you in any risk, it can be uncomfortable.

Many times you can wear a belt bag or fanny pack while ziplining. You can use this to store your things like your wallet, keys, and phone. Also, if you are wearing sunglasses it is a good idea to purchase a strap for them so they stay securely on your head while you are flying through the air.

Should I wear jeans to zipline? ›

The gear we provide is a helmet for head protection and a harness to support you. As far as clothes go, remember you will be wearing a snug harness making your pants ride up, so we recommend longer shorts or pants. Jeans can be snug but work most of the time and yoga or stretch pants can be very comfortable!

There are weight limits but don't let that worry you. Our max weight for one pulley is 280lbs. As long as guests are under that weight limit, it is safe for them to zipline. Also, if you'd like to zip with a friend or family member, as long as the two of you combined are below 280 lbs you'll be good to go!

Our minimum weight requirement exists for reasons of both safety and enjoyment—guests simply won't make it from one end of the zipline to the other if they weigh less than 90 pounds. And if you're measuring, participants should weigh at least 90 pounds when wearing appropriate clothing and tennis shoes.

You can tandem: As long as your combined weight does not exceed 235 pounds, you can zip together. Tandem ziplining is popular with parents who want to zip with their child as well as with teens who may want to zip together. It'll takes longer than you think.

In order to brake, the participant takes their right hand off of the ropes and places a flat hand behind their trolley as shown in the photo. The flat hand helps slow zip liners down but doesn't stop them. If one was to grab the cable, that would stop them in the middle of the zip and potentially result in injury.

All Zip Lines require some type of braking system. These are referred to in the zip line world as passive braking and active braking. An active brake is one that must be initiated by the rider, such as a leather glove.

Is ziplining scary? It certainly offers thrills and a rush of adrenaline, but it's not really scary for those who are properly educated and prepared in advance. Even those who are a little antsy usually have all their fears melt away within seconds after their zip line adventures begin.

Though ziplining may seem a bit scary, it's not! Ziplines don't give you the same stomach-dropping feeling you experience on roller coasters. The motion is a gentle lateral movement, nothing erratic. People with moderate fears of heights and motion sickness have been able to take a zipline tour comfortably.

It may seem as though you are just flying through the air, but you are actually doing a lot of physical work. For example, you will have to walk, climb stairs, and traverse suspension bridges to get to your zipline destination. This can be a fairly intense cardiovascular workout, especially on a warm day.

Surprisingly enough, ziplining is actually an excellent way to burn calories. Even though the zipline does most of the work, you'll be pushed to hike and climb up to the summit, and you'll need to use your arms to brake once you're on the zipline. This increases your heart rate and burns more calories.

What are the three types of canopies? ›

There are three general types of canopies, instant canopies, sometimes called pop-up canopies, pole tents, and frame tents.

Spreading, weeping, columnar, rounded, oval, vase and pyramidal are some of the canopy forms of trees.

Zip Line Seat (ZLS)

SUMMARY. The four most common types of zip line brakes are active braking, passive magnetic braking, passive spring braking and passive gravity braking.

Similar to Italian crostini, canapés earned their name by their physical nature—toppings “sit” on top of the bread like people sit on sofas. Over time the word canapé evolved into a broader term for any small-sized finger foods served at catered parties.

The word comes from the ancient Greek κωνώπειον (konópeion, "cover to keep insects off"), from κώνωψ (kónops, "cone-face"), which is a bahuvrihi compound meaning "mosquito". The first 'o' changing into 'a' may be due to influence from the place name Canopus, Egypt thought of as a place of luxuries.

The canopy refers to the dense ceiling of leaves and tree branches formed by closely spaced forest trees. The upper canopy is 100-130 feet above the forest floor, penetrated by scattered emergent trees, 130 feet or higher, that make up the level known as the overstory.

These plants provide food and shelter for a huge variety of animals. Rain forests are divided into four layers, or stories: emergent layer, canopy, understory, and forest floor.

The forest canopy is a structurally complex and ecologically important subsystem of the forest. It is defined as “the aggregate of all crowns in a stand of vegetation, which is the combination of all foliage, twigs, fine branches, epiphytes as well as the interstices (air) in a forest” (Parker, 1995).

Topper. As the name suggests this refers to the material covering the canopy, protecting you from rain and sun. Sometimes topper refers to the whole canopy top including the valence.

Who is the oldest person to zipline? ›

The oldest person to ride a zip wire (zip line) is Jack Reynolds (UK b. 6 April 1912), aged 106 years 0 days, at Go Ape, in Grizedale, Cumbria, UK, on 6 April 2018. Jack achieved this record on his 106th birthday. It is his third Guinness World Records title in three years.

Long pants or capris are recommended for ziplining. Longer shorts can be doable for men, but women who wear shorts can sometimes experience discomfort during the ride if the harness straps dig into the skin on their legs.

Cable car is the usual term in British English, where tramway generally refers to a railed street tramway. In American English, cable car may additionally refer to a cable-pulled street tramway with detachable vehicles (e.g., San Francisco's cable cars). As such, careful phrasing is necessary to prevent confusion.

A gravity “brake” is actually the absence of a brake. This type of zip line braking involves simply letting the rider slow to a stop, which is done by allowing a certain amount of slack. This way, rather than zipping all the way to the end, the rider gradually slows to a certain point where they can safely dismount.

Many times you can wear a belt bag or fanny pack while ziplining. You can use this to store your things like your wallet, keys, and phone. Also, if you are wearing sunglasses it is a good idea to purchase a strap for them so they stay securely on your head while you are flying through the air.