Not sure how to post a poll here! So, either post your response or vote on the Sky forum please
http://www.skyroadster.com/forums/f30/northeast-zip-line-anyone-vote-here-36297/After speaking with GaryDN from KRONUS we thought it would be a nice idea to bring some of the north eastern forum members together (all forum members are welcome
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So, after a brief discussion we thought having a zipline in Connecticut would be a lot of fun. However, we need your input regarding dates and options. We will leave this thread for 1 week, after that the decision of dates/times will be determined based on the number of votes. The information is as follows:
Option I – September 11, 2010 - $42Regular Daytime Zip Line
Empower Zip Line Tours2011 South Main Street
Middletown, CT
Run times: 10 am, 12 pm, 1 pm
Lunch - tenative locationFiore II Restaurant
332 Main Street
Middletown, CT
Wasting time/sightseeing after lunchWadsworth Falls State Park
Option II / III – October 16 or 17 - $60Please be aware the Halloween tour is a little more money as they plan on scaring the life out of you while you wander through the woods!
Halloween zip line canopy tours running from October 1-31! These tours are run at night and feature awesome Halloween lighting and special effects! This experience is completely different from the daytime tours as we transform the zip line canopy tour into a freaky Halloween extravaganza! This video shows last year’s experience….although this year will be bigger, badder and even more freaky!
Lunch - tentative locationFiore II Restaurant
332 Main Street
Middletown, CT
Wasting time while bellies settleWadsworth Falls State Park
Halloween Evening Zip LineEmpower Zip Line Tours $60
2011 South Main Street
Middletown, CT
Run times: 6 pm, 7 pm Sat & Sun. – 8:00 pm Sat only
Frequently asked questions:1. How long does it take to complete a Canopy Tour Adventure? Canopy Plus Adventure?Plan to spend 2 hours with us. The zip line canopy tour is approximately 1.5 hours in length plus additional time for check in, orientation, training, etc.
2. What if I am afraid of heights?It is not uncommon to have a fear of heights. Many people who have a fear of heights are still able to enjoy our zip line tour. You will be safety secured to our steel cable at all times when you are off the ground. Our professional guides are thoroughly trained in zip line course procedures, and will be with you throughout the entire course to answer all your questions, and provide support.
3. How high will I be off the ground?During the tour you will be anywhere from 10 to 70 feet off the ground.
4. What should I wear?You will need to wear close-toed shoes (such as tennis shoes). Wear comfortable clothing, but please avoid loose clothing (no scarves, etc.). Long hair needs to be tied back. Women should not wear skirts. Dress for the weather forecasted. We do operate in the rain, so please be prepared. Please do not wear any dangling jewelry. Also, please remove all things from your pockets, such as cell phones and wallets. You don’t want them falling out during the tour. We do not have a secure place to store your valuables, so please leave valuables at home or locked in your car. EMPOWER is not responsible for property lost, damaged, or stolen during your tour.
5. Do you operate in the rain?Yes, we operate in the rain. However, the course will be closed if there is lightening activity in the area. We will also close for high winds. If we know in advance that we will be closed, we will try to contact you at the contact number you provide to us when you book your tour. If your tour is canceled due to weather, you can either rebook for another time, or we will refund your tour cost.
6. How safe is it?All adventure activities done above the ground carry certain inherent risks. We have taken numerous steps to mitigate these risks. Our course was built to exceed ACCT professional building standards. Our guides are professionally trained and our equipment is very high quality. The course and equipment are inspected daily.
7. How long is the zip line course?The zip line course is over 1/2 mile long, consisting of 5 zip lines, 2 adventure sky bridges and new for 2010, a multi-vine traverse and a cargo net obstacle. There are 9 stations in all.
8. Who can and cannot zip?The zip line canopy tour is designed for use by participants of average mobility and strength, and who are in reasonably good health. No children weighing less than 58 pounds will be allowed to participate in our zip line tour. Children between the ages of 8 – 15 must be accompanied to the facility by an adult. Approximate weight range for all participants is between 58 to 285 pounds. Please call if you have any questions regarding weight limits. There is a 200 foot nature walk in the tour on an unpaved trail at an incline of about 12%. Each participant must be able to complete this walk. It is approximately as challenging as climbing four flights of stairs.
Please feel free to PM me if you have any additional questions.
