Zipline Help
Steps to zipline installation and material checklist
Use the following table as a rule of thumb to determine the size of your cable according to it's length and the rider's weight you want to put on the zipline. Then, choose the turnbuckle and the amount of wire clips accordingly.
| Length | Max Rider Weight | Cable | Turnbuckle | # Clips |
| up to 100' | 100 lbs | 1/4" | Plus →
Landing on a small platform with a bungee brakeHere is a question I received from Jason Devine in Kentucky, USA
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