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Die-hard adventurers are simply wired differently from the rest. Some find adventure in communing with nature, braving mountains and seas, whatever it takes, even if it means body aches and bruises. Some find adventure in faster, more death-defying ways. Fortunately, there is now an outdoor activity that combines both of these. Nothing physically draining, nothing nearly dangerous...just, well, requiring human suspension at over 30 feet, travelling over 457 meters, zooming past mountains and treetops, and falling at the craziest speed...Talk about getting a literal high!

Now, one can appreciate nature and get his speed-fix through a contraption bound to get anyone’s heart pounding. Around the world, it is called by different names: flying fox, foefie slide, zip wire, aerial runway, aerial ropeslide, death slide, tylorean crossing. In the Philippines, it's known by its generic name and most common form – the zipline.

A zipline consists of a cable – most times made of stainless steel – mounted on a steep incline, with a pulley suspended on it. The principle is simple: the long cable is strongly attached from one end or station to another and a user traverse from the top to the bottom of the incline attached to a pulley and propelled by gravity. There is proper tensioning applied on the cable, strong and made sure, for safety as well as to tune up the speed. It is simple yet exciting physics that even common people can understand.

Not entirely new, we've seen ziplining done in action-packed, espionage movies. It is not such a recent invention either, as can be gathered from a reference in the H.G. Wells novel The Invisible Man.

With a zipline, one can have that wild, adrenaline rush while enjoying a fantastic, eagle's eye view of Mother Nature. “Ziplines are partly a fulfillment of a mountaineer’s dream. Whenever scaling a mountain gets too difficult, we harbor a dream to just fly or zoom our way down. In contrast with the slow, careful ascent of hiking, in the zipline one zooms past the beautiful view, requiring just a few moments. It can thus be a nice complement to a hike” (PinoyMountaineer.com).

“Ziplines come in many forms, most often used as a means of entertainment. They may be short and low, intended for child's play and found on some playgrounds. Longer and higher rides are often used as a means of accessing remote areas, such as a rainforest canopy” (Wikipedia).

It has become more than these in recent years, as evidenced by its continued popularity as an outdoor adventure activity for friends and even families especially during vacations. Professional versions are operated at higher speeds, longer distances and various, sometimes, crazier heights. The amount of uphill controls the speed at which the user arrives at the termination point. For safety purposes, the user wears a helmet and uses a harness attached to a removable trolley. Common ziplines have the user lying facedown on a strong harness, his head and arms free from its constraints, then the quasi-Superman “flies.”

In camps offering this activity, there are staff who have proper knowledge of ropework and handling the zipline device. Supporting the user is a small group at the start to send him off, and a small group at the end to meet him and stop the trolley. An arrester system composed of springs, pulleys, counter-weights, bungee cord and/or other devices slows then stops the trolley's motion. The speed and length of the ride all depend on the descent, length of cables and the aerodynamics.

The Philippines is now zipping into the business with camps and resorts offering this unique experience of going through thick forests and leaving happy, unscathed, and wishing for more (some offer other views for the tourists to see, though). Mindanao, for instance, is home to the longest zipline in Asia so far, with the cable measuring 840 meters in length.

For this fun-filled adventure meant for thrill-seekers and nature-lovers alike, tourists and travelers may want to check out any of the places in the country offering ziplining. They're safe, fun and definitely worth every penny!
Below is a list of places offering zipline, including pertinent details:

Zipzone, Dahilayan Adventure Park
Location: Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon
Length: 840m
Prominent Views: Bukidnon Mountains
Details: Longest Zipline in Asia, PhP300

Count SABROS
Location: Kapatagan, Davai del Sur
Length: 820m
Prominent Views: Mt. Apo's forests
Details: PhP200

Outland Adventure
Location: Talomo, Davao City
Length: 720m
Prominent Views: Davao City
Details: PhP300

Misibis Bay
Location: Cagraray Island, Albay
Length: 600m
Prominent Views: Cagraray Island
Details: Group rates

Danao Adventure Park
Location: Carmen, Bohol
Length: 480m
Prominent Views: Chocolate Hills
Details: PhP200

Zip City
Location: Brgy. Langub, Davao City
Length: 310m
Prominent Views: 360° view of Davao City
Details: PhP300

Tagaytay Zipline
Location: Tagaytay City
Length: 250m
Prominent Views: Taal Vlcano
Details: PhP200

Camp Explore
Location: Brgy. Calawis, Antipolo City
Length: 200m
Prominent Views: Antipolo Woodlands
Details: Group rates

Skyrider, Eden Mountain Resort
Location: Eden Mountain Resort, Davao City
Length: 200m
Prominent Views: Eden Resort and Davao City
Details: PhP200

Rocket Zipline
Location: Corregidor Island, Manila Bay
Length: 200m
Prominent Views: Eden Resort and Davao City
Details: PhP200

Skyrider, Eden Mountain Resort
Location: Eden Mountain Resort, Davao City
Length: 200m
Prominent Views: Corregidor and Manila Bay
Details: PhP200

Doce Pares Mountain Training Park
Location: Cebu City
Length: 180m
Prominent Views: Cebu City
Details: PhP50 / 2 rides

Zamboanga del Sur Canopy Walk
and Zipline
Location: Dao, Zamboanga del Sur
Length: 156m
Prominent Views: views of the town and environs
Details: PhP100

Treetop Adventure
Location: Subic, Zambales
Length: 130m
Prominent Views: Subic forests
Details: PhP200

Macahambus Adventure Park
Location: Brgy. Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro
Length: 120m
Prominent Views: forested areas, Cagayan de Oro
Details: PhP300

La Mesa Eco Park
Location: Quezon City
Length: 110m
Prominent Views: La Mesa Eco Park
Details: PhP100

Lignon Hill
Location: Legaspi Albay
Length: 100m
Prominent Views: Mayon Volcano
Details: PhP200

Sources:
www.NewsInfo.inquirer.net
www.wikipedia.org
www.PinoyMountaineer.com
www.PinoyAmbisyoso.com




Zip It Good Die-hard adventurers are simply wired differently from the rest. Some find adventure in communing with nature, braving mountains and seas, whatever it takes, even if it means body aches and bruises. Some find adventure in faster, more death-defying ways. Fortunately, there is now an outdoor activity that combines both of these. Nothing physically draining, nothing nearly dangerous...just, well, requiring human suspension at over 30 feet, travelling over 457 meters, zooming past mountains and treetops, and falling at the craziest speed...Talk about getting a literal high! Now, one can appreciate nature and get his speed-fix through a contraption bound to get anyone’s heart pounding. Around the world, it is called by different names: flying fox, foefie slide, zip wire, aerial runway, aerial ropeslide, death slide, tylorean crossing. In the Philippines, it's known by its generic name and most common form – the zipline. A zipline consists of a cable – most times made of stainless steel – mounted on a steep incline, with a pulley suspended on it. The principle is simple: the long cable is strongly attached from one end or station to another and a user traverse from the top to the bottom of the incline attached to a pulley and propelled by gravity. There is proper tensioning applied on the cable, strong and made sure, for safety as well as to tune up the speed. It is simple yet exciting physics that even common people can understand. Not entirely new, we've seen ziplining done in action-packed, espionage movies. It is not such a recent invention either, as can be gathered from a reference in the H.G. Wells novel The Invisible Man. With a zipline, one can have that wild, adrenaline rush while enjoying a fantastic, eagle's eye view of Mother Nature. “Ziplines are partly a fulfillment of a mountaineer’s dream. Whenever scaling a mountain gets too difficult, we harbor a dream to just fly or zoom our way down. In contrast with the slow, careful ascent of hiking, in the zipline one zooms past the beautiful view, requiring just a few moments. It can thus be a nice complement to a hike” (PinoyMountaineer.com). “Ziplines come in many forms, most often used as a means of entertainment. They may be short and low, intended for child's play and found on some playgrounds. Longer and higher rides are often used as a means of accessing remote areas, such as a rainforest canopy” (Wikipedia). It has become more than these in recent years, as evidenced by its continued popularity as an outdoor adventure activity for friends and even families especially during vacations. Professional versions are operated at higher speeds, longer distances and various, sometimes, crazier heights. The amount of uphill controls the speed at which the user arrives at the termination point. For safety purposes, the user wears a helmet and uses a harness attached to a removable trolley. Common ziplines have the user lying facedown on a strong harness, his head and arms free from its constraints, then the quasi-Superman “flies.” In camps offering this activity, there are staff who have proper knowledge of ropework and handling the zipline device. Supporting the user is a small group at the start to send him off, and a small group at the end to meet him and stop the trolley. An arrester system composed of springs, pulleys, counter-weights, bungee cord and/or other devices slows then stops the trolley's motion. The speed and length of the ride all depend on the descent, length of cables and the aerodynamics. The Philippines is now zipping into the business with camps and resorts offering this unique experience of going through thick forests and leaving happy, unscathed, and wishing for more (some offer other views for the tourists to see, though). Mindanao, for instance, is home to the longest zipline in Asia so far, with the cable measuring 840 meters in length. For this fun-filled adventure meant for thrill-seekers and nature-lovers alike, tourists and travelers may want to check out any of the places in the country offering ziplining. They're safe, fun and definitely worth every penny! Below is a list of places offering zipline, including pertinent details: Zipzone, Dahilayan Adventure Park Location: Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon Length: 840m Prominent Views: Bukidnon Mountains Details: Longest Zipline in Asia, PhP300 Count SABROS Location: Kapatagan, Davai del Sur Length: 820m Prominent Views: Mt. Apo's forests Details: PhP200 Outland Adventure Location: Talomo, Davao City Length: 720m Prominent Views: Davao City Details: PhP300 Misibis Bay Location: Cagraray Island, Albay Length: 600m Prominent Views: Cagraray Island Details: Group rates Danao Adventure Park Location: Carmen, Bohol Length: 480m Prominent Views: Chocolate Hills Details: PhP200 Zip City Location: Brgy. Langub, Davao City Length: 310m Prominent Views: 360° view of Davao City Details: PhP300 Tagaytay Zipline Location: Tagaytay City Length: 250m Prominent Views: Taal Vlcano Details: PhP200 Camp Explore Location: Brgy. Calawis, Antipolo City Length: 200m Prominent Views: Antipolo Woodlands Details: Group rates Skyrider, Eden Mountain Resort Location: Eden Mountain Resort, Davao City Length: 200m Prominent Views: Eden Resort and Davao City Details: PhP200 Rocket Zipline Location: Corregidor Island, Manila Bay Length: 200m Prominent Views: Eden Resort and Davao City Details: PhP200 Skyrider, Eden Mountain Resort Location: Eden Mountain Resort, Davao City Length: 200m Prominent Views: Corregidor and Manila Bay Details: PhP200 Doce Pares Mountain Training Park Location: Cebu City Length: 180m Prominent Views: Cebu City Details: PhP50 / 2 rides Doce Pares Mountain Training Park Location: Cebu City Length: 180m Prominent Views: Cebu City Details: PhP50 / 2 rides Zamboanga del Sur Canopy Walk and Zipline Location: Dao, Zamboanga del Sur Length: 156m Prominent Views: views of the town and environs Details: PhP100 Treetop Adventure Location: Subic, Zambales Length: 130m Prominent Views: Subic forests Details: PhP200 Macahambus Adventure Park Location: Brgy. Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro Length: 120m Prominent Views: forested areas, Cagayan de Oro Details: PhP300 La Mesa Eco Park Location: Quezon City Length: 110m Prominent Views: La Mesa Eco Park Details: PhP100 Lignon Hill Location: Legaspi Albay Length: 100m Prominent Views: Mayon Volcano Details: PhP200 Sources: www.NewsInfo.inquirer.net www.wikipedia.org www.PinoyMountaineer.com www.PinoyAmbisyoso.com						Related Links Philippines' Facts and Figures Philippine History Filipino Culture and Hospitality Things to Know Before Traveling General Travel Tips Frequently Asked Questions When is the best time to go to the Philippines? Are Philippine airports safe? Is there a medical insurance for tourists in the Philippines? Is medical tourism available in the Philippines? How can I get a travel insurance? What is an e-passport? 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