The eco-tourism industry is booming, specifically the zipline business.

The eco-tourism industry was valued at 185 billion USD in 2021, with expected annual growth of over 15%. Investors and entrepreneurs are finding success in every facet of the industry. This growth is driven by the rising popularity of travel, rapid global urbanization, and the availability of budget flights. It signals strong potential for future success.

This incredible growth encompasses adventure tourism attractions like ziplines, challenge courses, bungee jumping, skydiving, water sports, rock climbing, and more. Essentially every form of adventure tourism is seeing major growth because people are eager to get out of the office and travel.

How do I differentiate my business from others?

This is fantastic for consumers. Options are bountiful, with activities for every skill level and age. Prices remain competitive, and no matter the location, there is always something to keep you entertained.

On the other hand, businesses may be finding it difficult to keep up with the competition. While there is ever growing demand, there is also a fast growing supply. In the U.S. alone, there were just 10 ziplines in operation in 2001. By 2020, that number was over 400.

Skyline Ziplines has built zipline systems in over 20 countries around the world. Our ziplines have been repeatedly labeled as some of the most attractive and exciting sites around the world. But while our long-lasting, eco-friendly, safe infrastructure is of the highest quality, what really, truly impacts rider experience, is our state-of-the-art trolley systems.

The skyTECH rocket trolleys by Skyline are some of, if not the, leaders in fast, quiet, and safe zipline operation. These trolleys use polyurethane and nylon wheels, aerospace-grade rivets, anodized aluminum construction, sealed bearings, and powerful integrated rare-earth magnets. This combination is what sets our ziplines apart.

While seated ziplines are perfectly fine, they represent the conventional method that most people are already familiar with. In order to beat the market, there must be a new method of ziplining. One that is more exciting but just as safe, and just as serene.

The skyTECH Prone Trolley is our answer.

The Rocket Prone Trolley

The SkyTECH Rocket Prone trolley can reach speeds of up to 75 mph (120 km/h) while still ensuring the comfort and safety of riders. In fact, it’s the highest speed commercial zip line trolley on the market. Seated riders introduce a significant level of drag, reducing their top speed. In a prone position, drag is reduced, and riders can feel the true top speeds of the lines.

Utilizing the same polyurethane wheels as the seated variant, riders will experience an extremely quiet ride, hearing the sounds of nature around them rather than the incessant grinding of metal on metal contact. This also contributes to the trolley’s exceptionally long life-span over our competitors. These trolleys have a lifespan of about 5 years before needing to be serviced due to their exceptionally durable design.

The harnesses are the same design as our seated design but built for forward facing, prone flight that prevents twisting and provides smooth braking action. Integrated padding relieves friction and contact points to improve comfort during flight. The harness is lightweight while its light leg loops allow flyers to move freely while being safely strapped to the harness. The product is as simple to put on as it is to take off, allowing comfort and convenience throughout the entire experience.

Conclusion

In the ever expanding market of adventure tourism it is becoming increasingly difficult to differentiate your operation from the others. Most options offered by other zipline builders are expensive, over-engineered, complicated to implement, and limited to a specific age group. The prone trolley offered by Skyline is a cost-effective method of introducing a new and exciting option to your zipline operation that will excite customers and bring in more business.

Inquire with us today about the prone trolley using the form below and we will get back to you.