Braking Systems Required on a Zipline
Ziplines with arrival speeds 6-MPH and greater are required to have brake system according to the standards. The Association for Challenge Course Technology leads most standards and requires a emergency...
The industry standards must mandate emergency braking systems for all commercial ziplines that exceed six miles per hour (6 MPH). While these well-intentioned standards are just guidelines, they fail to address the dynamic variables of zipline operations, leading to increased risks and more zipline accidents.