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Post by pealikecrazy on Apr 9, 2015 2:13:52 GMT
I really want to go somewhere and do this...we live in Texas...but not sure the ones in Texas are "beautiful"?..."daring enough"?...it's on my bucket list and DANG IT...it's time!
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Post by luvnlifelady on Apr 9, 2015 2:23:38 GMT
I'm thinking of going to a small island off CA to do it for my 50th in August. We've never been to the island even after living here 40 years! DH is afraid of heights but handled sky diving recently with our daughter. The kids (teens) did the small ziplining at downtown Vegas recently and said it was terrifying. I'd still like to try it though.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2015 2:24:05 GMT
Right after we moved from TX to NC, I was able to Zipline in the Blue Ridge Mountains.....It's definitely different -- the hardest part is letting go for the first time. All you really should have to do actually is pick up your feet (no jumping!)....
I definitely say GO FOR IT!!! whenever you get a chance.
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Post by azredhead on Apr 9, 2015 2:25:50 GMT
Yes- I have a few times in a canyon in Southern Utah The 2nd time was in Northern Utah. It was a fabulous experience both times, but that is my feareless younger days. Go for it!
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Post by marimoose on Apr 9, 2015 2:26:00 GMT
I did in Colorado a few years ago. I did one with several lines over a canyon. I know there is a really gorgeous one in the southern part of Colorado that is in the treetops and they serve lunch to you while on a day long adventure. Kelly Ripa spoke of it a few years ago and loved it. I considered that one but the cost and timing was prohibitive because I was on a spur of the moment odyssey, covering much of Colorado. My bucket list included Mesa Verde:), the zip lining was for my teen daughter. I am sure if you google you could find some and many have reviews on TripAdvisor.
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Post by jenjie on Apr 9, 2015 2:30:48 GMT
Zip lining is one of those things I'd like to think I would enjoy but would be too scared. Also on that list are parasailing and hot air ballooning. I'm not kidding either. Dh made plans for us to go on a hot air balloon ride until he realized we would both be too terrified to enjoy it. I went up in the zoo balloon and that was plenty high for me.
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Post by scrapaddie on Apr 9, 2015 2:30:57 GMT
I did it at a wild animal
Park (the wilds ) in ohio.... I was 61!or 62... And I had a blast!!
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Post by grace2882 on Apr 9, 2015 2:33:21 GMT
I am 51 and I did it for the first time three years ago here in WV. I loved it. I took my daughter in law with me.  |
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Post by originalvanillabean on Apr 9, 2015 2:40:04 GMT
Do it! I've done it in Maui and Honduras. Great fun!
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Post by joylynaroundthebnd on Apr 9, 2015 2:40:23 GMT
Not yet, but I want to! I think I need to lose some weight first. I live in Texas and have wondered about the zip lines here. No one I know has zip lined in Texas.
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Post by mrgiedrnkr on Apr 9, 2015 2:41:43 GMT
Did it in Cozumel a few weeks ago. I am a total wuss and I really enjoyed it. I don't like roller coasters or drops so I was worried I would be a scaredy cat. It didn't go too fast and there were no tummy-drops. You can do it if I can.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2015 2:42:44 GMT
I have a few times - there is a great place about 2 hours from me. They also have a winery on site so you can drink wine afterward.
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Post by KikiPea on Apr 9, 2015 2:44:57 GMT
No, I haven't, but it IS on my bucket list. SOME DAY!!!
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Post by TXMary on Apr 9, 2015 2:49:38 GMT
I zipped in Roatan, Honduras. It was beautiful. I doubt I'll ever do it again but I'm glad I did it once.
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Post by lovinlife on Apr 9, 2015 2:51:20 GMT
I've zip lined! So much fun!!
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Post by Darcy Collins on Apr 9, 2015 2:57:43 GMT
I ziplined in Costa Rica - it was fun. The only time I was nervous was when they sent our two kids together with no adult. Which I didn't realize they were doing as I went first. They were too light to go solo, and had previously went with the guides. Seeing them fly above the trees gave me a bit of a start. I had visions of them being separated and having to go hand over hand for ages. The ziplines there are LONG!
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Post by GiantsFan on Apr 9, 2015 2:58:31 GMT
It was much fun. We went while on a cruise stop in Puerto Vallarta.
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Post by brina on Apr 9, 2015 3:01:51 GMT
A few times, in a few places. All were fun, some were beautiful. I love it and so do my kids. DH not so much.
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Post by AussieMeg on Apr 9, 2015 3:03:27 GMT
I haven't done it but I really want to too. There's a place not far from me (DS has been there) but I'm sure there are more scenic places to do it - like Hawaii, Fiji or New Zealand!
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Post by mncmom on Apr 9, 2015 3:06:39 GMT
My DH & I ziplined in the canyons outside of Las Vegas last year. They call if flight lining because you go SO fast. It was amazing! Do it!
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 9, 2015 3:36:51 GMT
We've zip lined in Jamaica, Punta Cana, and Costa Rica. While nothing I have ever seen even compares to Costa Rica, you get the same feelings on the lines. I don't ever get that nervous feeling that a lot of people get on roller coasters, but some people say it is like that. I just trust the lines and the guys working them. Three of the four places had double lines for protection. We went on one line in Costa Rica that was so high up and a half mile long. You had to ride it with two people. So much fun.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Apr 9, 2015 3:38:30 GMT
YES!!! I had never thought about doing this before, really, but we decided to plan a zipline tour into our trip to Hawaii last year... it was pretty darn cool! And something pretty 'out of the box' for my comfort zone. I say go for it!
ETA: I am not a roller coaster person, but the zipline was a different sort of experience, and not too scary for me, even though I don't like heights. The one we chose was an eco-tour in the forest on the Haleakala volcano, so the ziplines took us across ravines and through the trees, and we learned about the plants and animals on Maui during the tour.
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Post by tanya2 on Apr 9, 2015 3:45:54 GMT
best zip lining I've been on is in central america - Honduras takes the lead but Costa Rica & Belize were close seconds. The superman zip (where you lie on your stomach) was super scary though, i had such a hard time letting go! And then everywhere the harness went on my torso, especially the bra line, I was so bruised the next day. It didn't help that it was pouring rain & the clouds were so thick we couldn't see the other end of the line - definitely my bravest moment! hoping the picture works, sorry if its huge ETA - this was in Monteverde, Costa Rica this past Feb  |
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Post by holly on Apr 9, 2015 3:47:06 GMT
Out whole family, including my 63 yo mom went a couple years ago in Roatan Honduras. It was amazing. My kids went again in Dec in Puerto Vallarta. My DH is afraid of heights but he did it and had fun. I would do it again.
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Post by MissChris on Apr 9, 2015 3:51:25 GMT
I'm terrified of heights, but I did it in Costa Rica and on Catalina Island in CA. It's an absolute BLAST!!
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Post by flutterbymom on Apr 9, 2015 4:05:05 GMT
Yes! We went ziplining in Maui last year. It was awesome!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2015 4:06:26 GMT
DS has done it lots of times and loves it!
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Post by Mary Kay Lady on Apr 9, 2015 4:13:12 GMT
I've been zip lining twice. Once at Beaumont Ranch south of Fort Worth. It was pretty and fun. I also went zip lining in Costa Rica. I loved it. It's not hard. It's like sitting in a swing.
If you want to take pictures as you zip line make sure that your camera has a strap, you might drop it.
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Post by chendra on Apr 9, 2015 4:18:12 GMT
I will go any time the opportunity presents itself. It's exhilarating! We met up with family in Kauai and only I, my husband and one nephew wanted to go. We went upside-down and everything |
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Post by LeaP on Apr 9, 2015 4:42:47 GMT
I really want to go somewhere and do this...we live in Texas...but not sure the ones in Texas are "beautiful"?..."daring enough"?...it's on my bucket list and DANG IT...it's time! Everything is big in Texas! I'm sure there is at least one great one in your great state. |
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