Flying Ravana mega zipline Ella: safety certifications, cable tension, and weight limits?
What international safety standards, dual-wire cable braking systems, and passenger weight limits govern the 550-meter Flying Ravana zipline across Ella valley?
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Flying Ravana Mega Zipline in Ella spans 550 meters at an elevation of 82 meters above terraced tea fields, reaching flight speeds up to 80 km/h. Engineered by European alpine safety specialists, the system operates on dual redundant galvanized aircraft-grade steel cables certified under European EN 15567 adventure park standards. The landing terminus uses magnetic eddy-current zipSTOP arrestor brakes paired with spring dampers that decelerate riders smoothly without abrupt jolting. Passenger weight limits are enforced between 30kg (minimum) and 110kg (maximum), with tandem harness options for young children.
Riders wear Petzl full-body climbing harnesses, static lanyard cowstails, and certified alpine climbing helmets with chin straps buckled.
The launch tower is located adjacent to the Little Adam's Peak trailhead, allowing travelers to combine the zipline ride with a sunrise ridge hike.
Flights are temporarily grounded during heavy thunderstorm squalls or high cross-valley wind shear events exceeding 25 knots.
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