I just don’t get the appeal of zip-lining, so I’m asking. All I see in it is spending a bunch of time getting into safety gear, then a tiny little time falling sideways, then a bunch of time getting out of safety gear.
They can be fun. The higher and longer the better. If it’s not your thing, don’t do it.
Adrenaline rushes feel good. People like to feel good.
It’s really not a mystery.
That basically describes all of my sexual encounters.
I didn’t find it to produce much of an adrenaline rush, actually, and I’m a big fan of adrenaline. I think it’s peaceful. I like to be high up, and where we went zip-lining (Costa Rica), there was beautiful scenery to admire.
I’m really glad we went, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to go again unless I go somewhere with scenery to appreciate from the zip line.
South Park didn’t have a high opinion of it.
It could be overcoming a fear for people who don’t like heights, too.
Ah, see, now that’s something I hadn’t taken into consideration. Thanks!
It’s a lot like the thrill from roller coasters and Ferris wheels. If you don’t like it, you won’t get it.
Next time you try it, let go.
It be can be fun.
It’s over too quickly for me to really enjoy it, though.
It resembles having sex when I was a teen and then having to pay for the experience…LOL
I didn’t either, it seemed rather silly.
But then, I was going to Whistler during the off-season and someone I trust said that I had to try their zipline & that it was amazing. So, I did. And it was both rather silly and a hell of a lot of fun. (It also had gorgeous scenery.)
Maybe you should try it sometime.
While going from line to line, our guides on Maui taught us lots about endagered native birds and invasive species, such as the eucalyptus forest the ziplines were contained in.
Last time I went it was a long ropes course that ended in a series of zip lines. The amount of time dealing with safety gear was pretty minimal considering we took around half a dozen rides, getting progressively longer. The first one was mainly adrenaline but after that you could enjoy them and take in the views.
The ones I’ve seen have been too damn expensive. I just can’t see paying $50 for three minutes of fun.
That said, damn, it’s tempting! It looks like a great deal of fun. Hey, look, I’m Soooopa-Man!
Though it seems more effective for overcoming a fear of widths.
An aerial adventure park (example) may be more to your liking. They typically contain ziplines, but also wobbly-bridges, tight ropes, and other obstacles (while harnessed to a safety line). You get some exercise, and it quells the “$50 for three minutes?!” feeling.
I should have made more clear: I’m not in the market, just idly curious. When I see something that a bunch of people seem to get all excited about that seems so utterly pointless to me, I like to find out what the appeal is. A couple of folks here have mentioned beautiful scenery, which I find illuminating.
Other folks are telling me if I don’t get it I shouldn’t do it, which I find less so. I never suggested that I was intending to try it. 
I have no interest. I have friends who are excited to do it. They love it and say how great it is, and yes, they talk about the scenery and how cool it is to see things from above, but it still doesn’t appeal to me. And it seem expensive.
I do like roller coasters and other thrill rides.