Ziplining in Rotorua is the ultimate way to experience the incredible forest landscape and natural scenery surrounding Rotorua. Safety is undoubtedly the top priority with at-height activities like ziplining. You should be fully prepared and stocked with suitable gear before embarking on a ziplining adventure.

Essential Gear for Ziplining Rotorua

It’s natural to feel scared when embarking on a zipline adventure with your feet off the ground, and it may be your first time ziplining! It’s essential you have top-of-the-line, reliable safety gear; that’s what we provide you when ziplining at Rotorua Canopy Tours. Here is some vital equipment you’ll need when ziplining Rotorua:

1. 1. Helmet
      As with most high-risk activities, a helmet is needed to protect your head from unlikely but potential impacts and injury. While ziplining is an exhilarating experience, it’s not exempt from potential obstacles and collisions. If you’re unsure or anxious about how the helmet fits, don’t hesitate to ask a guide for help!
   2. Trolley
      The trolley is responsible for attaching the rider to the zipline cable and gliding them smoothly down the track. It consists of two or more pulley wheelies that run on top of the zipline cable and take you safely from platform to platform. It’s important to note that each trolley has a different speed and strength rating.  Our guides will pick the best trolley for you based on age, size, and fitness level.
   3. Harness
      Harnesses are another vital piece of equipment that secures you from the zipline cable. They are very sturdy strips of fabric consisting of buckles and loops. Full-body ziplining harnesses wrap around your waist and thighs to minimize the risk of falling or injuring yourself. Our harnesses come with a lanyard, which allows you to sit back comfortably as you glide down the zipline. All in all, a harness improves the stability and comfort of riding a zipline.
   4. Carabiner
      Carabiners are widespread tools in rope-related sports and other fields of work. When ziplining, carabiners attach your harness to the zipline trolley. Now, at first glance, they are small metal brackets, but carabiners are designed to carry heavy loads; ours are rated to carry over 4 tonnes.It’s a good time to point out that, for various safety reasons, the weight limit for ziplining Rotorua Canopy Tours is 120 kg.

Conclusion

Proper gear is vital for a safe and epic experience when ziplining around the world or ziplining Rotorua. Safety equipment, such as helmets, trolleys, carabiners, etc., plays a crucial role in guaranteeing a safe trip. For an expertly guided and smooth ziplining experience, contact us at Canopy Tours.

Our top-quality equipment and exceptional safety standards promise a caring, safe, and exhilarating ziplining experience whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned pro.

We’re combining safety with epic adventure to enjoy the beauties of life!