Think about it for a minute – how else can you fly, other than taking a zipline tour? Of course you could skydive, but a lot of people just don’t have the guts to do that! You can fly on an airplane or helicopter, or you could base jump. Imagine if you could zip along the treetops and take in everything around you, feeling as “free as a bird” as the old Lynyrd Skynyrd song says. The thing is, you really can!
Ziplining is the closest you’ll ever come to flying without the assistance of “wings” of some sort, whether gliding, riding in an airplane or helicopter, or jumping from miles in the sky with the assistance of a parachute. Securely strapped in a harness attached to a cable, you can zip above the landscape knowing that the slope, gravity, and your own body weight are all that are propelling you across the sky! Some have described it as exciting, exhilarating, and even a bit frightening. What would a challenge be without that tiny bit of “fear factor?” Regardless of the descriptions, most people agree that taking a zipline tour in Kauai is one thing, for sure – fun!!
Are you the world’s biggest “chicken” when it comes to heights? Many people find ziplining the ideal way to overcome their fear of heights. If you’re one of the many who think your knees would buckle even at the thought of being 80 or 100 feet high in the treetops, rest assured they won’t – and that after this exciting experience, you’ll be ready to leave ground level again. Flying through the air isn’t the most frightening aspect of riding a zipline; for most people, it’s the moment when you’re looking down from the platform and stepping off of it to begin your journey that seems to be the most intimidating. Once you’re zipping through the air, you’ll find it’s the most exciting thrill of your life!
The most important thing to keep in mind when you’re considering a zipline in Kauai is that highly trained and experienced guides are along to inform and guide you every step of the way. Equipment is constantly inspected, so you don’t have to worry about anything going wrong, as you might at a county/state fair or carnival. At Just Live!, safety and your experience are our top priorities. You really CAN fly, and feel safe doing it! Whether you live on Kauai or are vacationing, be sure to put ziplining on your list of things to do!
