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The Magnetic Self-braking Zipline Trolley

The MAG Brake Trolley uses Eddy Current (Magnetic) technology to safely and consistently brake Zipline riders based on their speed. The magnetic Zipline Pulley has an integrated magnetic brake that is powerful and incrementally adjustable.

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Whitepaper: Zipline Braking Dynamics

The zipSTOP and zipSTOP IR Zip Line Brakes were designed to provide a comfortable, reliable primary brake that enhances rider comfort and zip line throughput. Despite the fact that the zipSTOP is incredibly dependable, we know that it is only one part of a comprehensive and proper zip line braking system, which is part of the total zip line trip.

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Does your Zipline need an Emergency Arrest Device (EAD)?

Did you know that all high-speed zip lines are required to have an emergency arrest device?  

All zip lines must have a backup brake mechanism, according to international standards and associations. Here are the specifics on how to comply with the emergency arrest device on your zip line.

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TRU-Lock Auto Belay Carabiner with Dual Connection option

The TRU-Lock Automatic Locking Carabiner is the most advanced Auto Belay carabiner available.

The most sophisticated auto belay carabiner currently on the market is the TRU-Lock Automatic Locking Carabiner. Our engineers created an aluminum carabiner specifically for Auto Belays after collecting data from more than 30,000 field-installed devices and 1 billion TRUBLUE uses annually.

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Expert Tips for Zip Line Brake Installations

Thrill Syndicate’s mission is to assist climbing facilities, adventure providers, and zip line operators in creating the finest rider experiences and improving operations. When we identified an opportunity to provide a braking experience that is both hands-free for the rider and easy and efficient for zip line guides, we created the zipSTOP Zip Line Brake.

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Drive Revenue and Customer Satisfaction with Auto Belays

TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay for gym climbing, climbing training, speed climbing, challenge courses or any form of partnerless climbing

How to use business concepts to attract new clients and turn them into members. We’ll look at a different business concept each week and discuss how it connects to climbing gyms. Even though the major example in these articles will be auto belays, you should be able to apply these business ideas to many aspects of your organization. I’ll talk about how price elasticity of demand applies to climbing gyms in this piece.

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Zip Line Trolley Inspection and maintenance

Despite the complexity of the zip line operation, visitors shouldn’t ever be aware of any individual component, let alone the state of the trolley they’re hanging from. This is where meticulous examination and upkeep are necessary, especially for parts that are closest to the user, like the trolleys in your park.

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7 Ways Magnetic Braking Is Better Than Friction

In your gym, do you still use friction-based auto belays? Then consider the following ideas, which may keep you awake at night: thermal deterioration, extraneous contaminants such as water and dust, slack falls and dynos, and brake fading are some of the issues that can occur. Magnetic brakes address all of these problems and more. In auto belays, magnetic braking outperforms friction braking in seven ways.