During the 2009 edition, we installed a temporary zip line of a total length of 565 meters. The measured height difference was approximately 75 meters. All of the participants enjoyed the rapid and steep descent.
Below you will find two 'amateur' videos showing it. Click on the links and go!
2010
For the 5th GrimpDay edition, we’ve decided add an exceptional feature. Our project is to propose a zip line cable of greater length. Less word, more picture … here's the picture for those who’ll dare!
An application for the recognition as the ‘Longest temporary zip line ever installed has been submitted to the Guinness Book’.
Zone de Départ = Starting Zone /// Zone d'arrivée = Finish Area
Tecnical Datas
Total cable length
1400 meter
Length of cable used by participants
1195 meter
Elevation
114,89 meter
Top Speed Estimated
70 km/h
Cable Diameter
14 mm compacted to 12 mm
Cable Type
Galvanized - 6 X 36 - Steel COMPACT
Characteristics
dry right cross
Cable resistance
1770 N/mm²
Tensile strength of cable
114 KN - 11.628 Kg
Cable provider
Câblerie Namuroise - Namur - Belgium
Top anchor cable
weighted container - total ground weight: 20 tons
Anchor cable at arrival zone
weighted container - total ground weight: 20 tons
System prevents the container slipping
wall composed of Big Bags of aggregates
Finish Area
floating pontoons
Infos Diverses
The cable assembly will take place on Sunday, June 6th, 2010 - its dismantling on Monday, June 14th, 2010