Oyama Zipline opens Saturday by unveiling a longer course.
The Boomerang Line has been added to the seven-station zip park, and increases the total cable at Oyama Zipline to 7,073 feet.
“The Boomerang Line was constructed with extreme slack in the cable,” said Peter Madsen, company owner.
“The result is a drop and swing, part bungy and part pendulum rope ride.”
Oyama Zipline features seven different zip rides through the forest with minimal walking in-between. People of all ages, in reasonable health, can zipline, though there are weight restrictions.
“Our guests need to weigh between 50 and 275 pounds so enough momentum is created, but too much weight affects the braking system,” said Madsen.
Some guest sit in the harness and take in the views. The more daring participants try for speed records in the cannonball position, or hang upside down.
“Each ride is a different experience,” said owner Jennifer Madsen.
“At times, zippers are high above the trees but in some spots guests are dropped precariously close to the forest floor. That’s when riders gain a true perspective on the speed, about 85 kilometres per hour at times.”
