December , 2025

Why is ziplining so fun?

A zipline adventure flips that script completely. One minute you're standing

on solid ground, the next you're zooming through the air at 60 mph. The adrenaline rush hits you immediately.

You may feel as if you're falling, but you're actually gliding in a controlled manner.

How do ziplines work for kids?

Gravity is essentially what is bringing you down the zipline.

When you step off the platform and start your descent, gravity pulls you downwards, converting energy (the energy stored in your position above the ground) into kinetic energy (the energy of motion)

Are backyard ziplines safe?

"If kids are using them, you really need to make sure they're using them in places where people are trained, they know what they're doing and the zip lines have been constructed in a way that they're not going to fail," said Dr. Smith. Backyard zip line kits sold online and in stores also have been linked to injuries.