Advocating 'Safety in Adventure'
for cable-access adventure systems.

 

 

 

ADVISORY:
Several new operators are building zip lines with the
wrong cable. There are certain factors unique to zip lines
that must be considered when building new cable
access systems. Please talk with us before buying or
installing any cable even if you decide not to avail our
fee-based consultation service. We will freely advise
you on your cable needs.

 

 

 



Zip lines can be dangerous and demand full commitment
to safety on the part of the owners. 

 

 

 

Its not worth consideration to build a zip line
unless interested owner/operators are FULLY willing
and financially capable to invest the money
necessary to build a safe zip line. 

 

 

 

There is a moral and ethical obligation on the part
of all owner/operators that safety is of paramount concern.

 

 

 

 

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QUALIFIER:

The aim of AZTEC is to establish safety standards that are
respective to the particular needs of Asia, nonetheless
meet or exceed U.S. standards.

AZTEC mandates important safety backup systems be
incorporated regarding infrastructure design and
rider safety that are not published by other organizations.

The promotion of safety in this industry is of paramount
concern and AZTEC exists to be an avenue for such
within its sphere of influence; primarily Asia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copyright 2009-2010

AZTEC is managed by;
PROJECT CHALLENGE FOUNDATION INC.
MyStudio Building
Circumferential Rd, cor Marfori Heights Subd.
Davao City 8000 Philippines
Tel. 82.224.5855

  
Consultation - For New Zip Line Operators
 

AZTEC offers the following consultation services:

 

Equipment Consultation
Design Consultation

 


1. Equipment Consultation FEE: P5,000


A comprehensive list of required participant safety equipment will be provided, including instructions regarding how to source and purchase from a US-based supplier.


This particular service can be of much benefit to owner/operators. AZTEC uses a recommended US-based equipment supplier that will provide two things;

  1. Supply your equipment needs such as pulleys, carabiners, lanyards, harnesses, etc.
  2. Custom design specific rescue equipment for your zip line/cable access system.

Please Note: AZTEC receives no kickbacks, commissions, residuals, or in-kind benefits from any business transactions between it's clients and the equipment suppliers we recommend.

 

 

2. Design Consultation FEE: P25,000

This service is meant to advise new operators how to build a zip line using their own contractor.


This service involves consultation at our facility in Davao where we will explain and demonstrate everything required to construct a new zip line. (This service does not include AZTEC certification)

This service includes;

  • Comprehensive zip line design
  • Braking systems
  • Safety equipment explanation
  • Operational protocols
  • How to source UIAA, ASTM certified safety equipment
  • Recommendations regarding high speed pulleys
  • Rescue equipment overview

 

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - All Design Consultation is done at our training facility in Davao City because we have determined its in the best interest of new owners to observe a functional zipline where we can more effectively explain everything involved via hands-on demonstration and ocular inspection of the zip lines located at our facility. We recommend that new operators send their engineer, contractor or project manager to Davao whom we will advise. We also suggest that you bring a digital camera to take pictures.

 

IMPORTANT ADVISORY: Our consultation fee has proven to save new zip line owners a minimum of P500,000 ($10,000) in construction costs. Some have saved P1 million.

Why spend unnecessary funds to build a zip line that may end up costing you more money in the long run. New owners have been forced to make major renovations to their zip lines to get them ready for certification or change out their cables upon the realization the safety equipment won't work on their new system.

Our fees are not excessive and its worth the investment. New operators will easily recover the cost of our fee. For example, the Xcelerator zip line in Davao City easily earns this much money on an average Saturday.

Our consultation fee is the best investment you'll make.

 

 

 

AZTEC also offers certain troubleshooting consultation.
Please see our 'Fees' link for more information.

 

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NOTATIONS:

  1. AZTEC freely discloses to its clients that it does not it in any way present, promote or market itself as an engineering firm or a cable access construction company.
  2. We recognize the questionable conflict of interest for AZTEC to build and then certify a cable access system because it may appear to be unethical. For this reason we do not build zip lines.
  3. AZTEC involvement as a consultant does not automatically guarantee certification. Staff personnel must prove they meet the Core Competencies for operating a zip line.
  4. The services outlined here are not intended to be a contractual obligation of any sort. Any such agreements must be separately created, stand-alone documents which are fully executed.