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zip-line
(also known as a flying fox, zip wire, aerial runway, death slide or
tyrolean crossing) consists of a pulley suspended on a cable mounted
on an incline. They are designed to enable a user propelled by
gravity to traverse from the top to the bottom of the inclined
cable, usually made of stainless steel, by holding on or attaching
to the freely moving pulley. Zip-lines 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 unusual areas (a
rainforest canopy for instance) or found at outdoor adventure camps
where they are usually one element on a larger challenge or ropes
course..
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