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That first jump off the branch

A perfectly human experience



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Consider what could be accomplished in public transit if individuals were equipped with a simple pulley and harness. Suppose you could go into an authorized dealer, show them your license, and for a few dollars purchase a government inspected pulley and harness - something you could carry in a briefcase, knapsack, or purse.

The pulley-harness unit is compact and light. The pulley has two small rollers and is equipped with a brake for slowing and stopping - the bearings are excellent. An assortment of harnesses is available. A "license card" is attached to the harness
with a short electric cable. When this card is swiped on the platform panel, a small current flows through the card and into the pulley-harness unit. If the pulley and safety line are clipped properly to the cable, and the harness is securely fastened, the green light is given. Click - the gate unlocks . . .




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A bridge over blue water

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zipping in winter

This woman is on her way home. It is the day before Christmas and snowing hard. When not in use, her harness and shoulder straps fold away. She has been shopping and her knapsack is full of presents. The platform is near and she is pulling on the brake line.

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city zip line

The pulley hums as the cable flies overhead. It is dark and cool, with the wind in my hair.  Far below is the river - a black void. The blue lights of the platform grow brighter and brighter.

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crossing downtown


It's the best wire in town.
Licensed users. They trust the technology and reliability of the system.

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A ten story structure can serve countless destinations within a one kilometer radius. A twenty story structure - two kilometers. A structure can be a natural land form, an existing building or bridge, or a low cost transit tower.


ELEVATION CHANGE
CABLE LENGTH
AVERAGE SPEED
TRAVEL TIME
33 METERS
1 KILOMETER
46 KM/HR
79 SEC
60 METERS
2 KILOMETERS
62 KM/HR
116 SEC
160 METERS
5 KILOMETERS
101 KM/HR
178 SEC
 

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