Thursday, April 30, 2015

Zip Line



Setting up the backyard zip line has occupied my mind for some time. The good thing is that it works perfectly. Here are some notes.


Concept sketch:
Wow, I need to work on improving my sketching.








The kit:
 http://zlpmanufacturing.mybigcommerce.com/torpedo-zip-line-kit/


See also: 
 


The hardware is pretty easy to set up.
Insert Manual Here

This is a good resource:
http://www.adventuregods.com/articles.php?region=225


Additional Materials:

I didn't have trees in a convenient spot, so set 4x4 steel posts - 24' 11GA cut in half (for 2 posts).

The posts need a 45 ° tie-back (guy cable) anchored. The anchor I used is called a deadman.
Image result for dead man anchor

I used high capacity truck straps, chain, pipe and concrete. What I like about the design is the 45 ° which will have a footprint of 10 feet (at least in this application) can be removed when the zip line isn't in use. If I were doing a more permanent installation, I'd weld or fasten a steel tube and anchor it.

That's the gas line about 16" down.







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