ZIPRIDER^®  SAFETY

Safety is the foundation of every ZipRider® zip line attraction and ZipTour® zip line system we design and build. No matter how profitable an installation may be, safety remains the highest priority. Every component of the ZipRider® and ZipTour® systems—and every aspect of the overall installation—is engineered to the highest building codes and design standards.

Our towers are never constructed from wood, and we do not attach to trees. Our patented tower design is engineered to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 7‑10 standards, and our concrete footings are designed to meet or exceed American Concrete Institute (ACI) 318 codes. The trolley and ride dynamics are engineered to meet or exceed ASTM F24 standards, and our cable tension safety factors equal or surpass the requirements of ANSI B77 tramway codes. Every component of the ZipRider® and ZipTour® systems is designed with multiple layers of safety redundancy.

From an operational standpoint, the ZipRider® is one of the safest zip line attractions available for both guests and staff. The patented ZipRider® Equipment Retrieval System cycles one trolley and harness per cable continuously throughout the day, eliminating the need for operators to remove or reinstall equipment between riders. This prevents the possibility of dispatching a guest while another is still on the line and reduces equipment handling, which supports consistent throughput.

Each ZipRider® is engineered so that the ride terminates at the low point of the cable, with no sag or belly between the top and bottom towers. This design prevents riders from rolling backwards from the landing deck and eliminates the need for mid‑span rescues. The result is a safer, more predictable, and more efficient operation for both guests and staff.

ZipRider® attractions are also accessible to guests with mobility impairments. Numerous paraplegic and quadriplegic riders have safely experienced the ZipRider®, making it one of the most inclusive aerial attractions available.