Zipline Crash

Our first time on the zip line tour! Despite the 'crash and burn' we had a great time! We'll be back!

[@jffredboy]

This is Gunstock Mountain in Gilford, New Hampshire! This particular Zipline is the Recoil Zipline, which is about 3,900 feet long and reaches speeds up to 65mph. I am currently an active Zipline guide there and the guide at the beginning of the video is a friend of mine. That brake handle is designed to only move your trolley when you pull it down. The reason this person "crashed" is because they didn't let up on the handle when they were supposed to (because they were facing backwards). The "crash" was actually just them hitting a long line of springs designed to slow them down in any case of emergency or somebody forgetting to brake. I have done this line more times than I can count and highly recommend it if you have the chance!

[@TonyEnglandUK]

To be fair, _"zipline crash"_ sold more tickets than _"zipline hitting a long line of springs designed to slow them down"_ would've.

[@BS-dq1kz]

@@TonyEnglandUKSold more tickets to what or where? Definitely not this zip line place. Now that it has been explained it isn’t a dangerous place, more would go. Just my opinion.

[@TonyEnglandUK]

@@BS-dq1kz lol "sold more tickets" metaphorically

[@TheTruthKiwi]

That's interesting. Presumably the brake is gripping onto the cable for friction so does that wear the cable out quicker?

[@SL1GHT_VR]

I ski there

[@Zeikluz]

There's no crash. The brake system made the camera fall off.

[@jonathanpatchett1709]

It only stops if he lets go of the handle. He didn’t let go, so he crashed and the camera fell off lol.

[@linkinpiatak6669]

What are you dumb? It's the end of the zipline it stopped

[@nevric7374]

He hit his foot on the wooden plank at the finish site. He must look forward to see where he's going next time.

[@Zeikluz]

@@nevric7374 Slow down the video and look at it frame by frame. Do you see how high the rider is compared to the person on the platform? Also the rider is kind of sitting. There's no way they would risk people hitting the ledge of the platform. Do you see the springs at 01:11 on the other zipline? That is the brake system. The spring compresses and slows you down. Looks like the camera is mounted on the helmet and it hit that plate in front of the spring. It might be hard to to change which way you are facing, depending on the harness. I've only ridden a 300m long zipline FYI.

[@Sheza58]

He's got the views his misleading title led us to

[@coolKid-yw9zq]

The guy: I'm going forward... The zipline: no you going backwards

[@maxanderson6216]

You do know that that’s how they stop it Right

[@maxdavies9958]

You're supposed to slow yourself down before you smack into the stopper...

[@Zeikluz]

@@maxdavies9958 ive only been on a 300m long zipline, but there you didn't have to slow down. That's what the break system at the end is for.

[@maxdavies9958]

@@Zeikluz This one is different.

[@jakejancook]

@@maxdavies9958 I imagine that stopper is also an emergency stop. There's no way on earth there would be a zip line this high, long and fast and there not be some emergency break

[@maxdavies9958]

@@jakejancook Yes you're supposed to slow yourself down nicely before you slam into the emergency stopper at the end, this guy clearly ignored that advice and went for a full whiplash experience.

[@steverinaldi890]

I did this in Costa Rica in the jungle during a thunderstorm pouring rain. You get moving and I could see how you can get seriously hurt if you don’t have a brake line to slow you down. Also I see he spun around which is tricky to get yourself back facing forward. Took me a few lines to understand how to turn myself around.

[@philindien]

the superman one in Monteverde?

[@eddieliusa]

That’s how Toby broke his neck

[@robertsmee3469]

@@philindien j

[@Sheza58]

You shouldn't do drugs

[@mayn90s19]

I did it in many places but while I was in Costa Rica, I did it in Dominical. That zipline went through a lot of rainforest and at the end it came to a stop where you unclipped yourself about 20 feet above a swimming hole. And dropped into the water.

[@rustbucket9318]

Didn’t look too bad. In Jamaica the workers threw a brake up the line from the bottom that arrested the speed of the rider. Worked very well but was pretty abrupt. That’s probably what happened here and the camera wasn’t firmly attached.

[@jedimindknight]

Nah, that handle he is pulling on is how he controls his speed. All he needed to do was let up on the handle and a brake pad would be pushed against the line. At the bottoms are springs on the cable, starting at 5lbs resistance and working up to 80lbs. Shouldn't have even hit them at all, that trolley is perfectly capable of stopping you in advance, springs are there as a backup.

[@YuyoQ]

It sounded like R2D2 in some point

[@IsabelleAmelia]

I was just thinking that lmao

[@skeemarty]

I crashed in western mass into a tree cuz you’re supposed to spread yourself out at the end to slow down, but I like to live dangerously 😎

[@brokeboisentertainment8525]

What part of western mass? I live there lol

[@davewalkden7248]

@@brokeboisentertainment8525 The entirely made-up part, I'm guessing...

[@C_Beau_Green]

My guess is Berkshire east Zipline..? I live in w. Mass and that's the only one I can think of

[@FANOFWAR34]

@@davewalkden7248 you seem like a nice person

[@papamack5152]

I’m from mass too south coast lol

[@chadmonkegorrila8996]

1:10 me to my brother when he snitches on me

[@ItsKam]

A surprising lack of screaming! Good job!

[@flutiker]

That noise... I thought it was his mother screaming 😂

[@user-kk5hj7yw2x]

Thanks for this post! By watching this video, I could feel that I was actually doing this.

[@bandanabrian4532]

Bot.

[@spider0804]

"Pull this line to slow down." "Yea its kind of just to make you feel like you are in control but it doesn't actually do anything."

[@fungdark8270]

You pull the line to go, you can see them pull down to start. You let go and it WILL slow you down to a stop, but you kind of need to let the brake engage to see if it works, not just fly full speed into the emergency stops

[@jdmbeats]

Looks like Ski Apache in NM. I've rode that zipline countless times, truly incredible experience. You have to remember the brakes! Lol

[@bilindamueller3154]

I've been there too, actually all over the states. Grand canyon was the best.

[@larrythompson5617]

Just an FYI for anyone wanting to zip line. The insurance you get before traveling does not cover injuries relating to this type of activity. Food for thought.

[@Djangodawild]

Yolo

[@Djangodawild]

@@larrythompson5617 Possibly, probably not though. Don’t be so uptight, take a drag brother ! Enjoy everyday like it’s your last all love

[@waynebauer04]

i was on such a zipline without a break. I turned myself during the ride and couldnt see where and when it ends, so i crashed backwards with my head against the tree where the line ended. I smashed my torax with my head and had to go to a hospital. a horrible accident. so watch out when you go to such a park if the constructions are safe!

[@chadgentry4159]

I have gone ziplining 3 different times in different places. I liked it alot.

[@mortpacker8882]

In Victoria BC I had an accident by coming in too hot. The stopping blocks were faulty and I too was landing backwards but was spared serious injury. I like zip lining especially in a forest setting.

[@terrypearce9925]

is this at adrenaline?

[@mortpacker8882]

@@terrypearce9925 Yes, it was! And a great course it is. Then after we turn in helmets and harnesses, it’s next door to the 17 Mile House Pub for some beer and burgers.

[@terrypearce9925]

@@mortpacker8882 Yes I thought it was at a great location.

[@hayden8693]

Wildplay has some here too and mt Washington

[@AndrewBowman95]

You seemed terrified

[@thegnome9529]

Why wouldnt he?

[@noahbluecoat]

I love zip lining but I never had to deal with that situation ever. Also it's looks scary to be in that situation as well.

[@rjowen]

As you get closer to the end I think you're supposed to put your hand on the cable a little, just to slow you down.

[@manuelcometto13]

Ah ah. 😁

[@dasaxophonist]

I didn't see her wear gloves or a hand break tho. She probably had another break mechanism and didn't use it properly. Hope she's ok

[@MrPerfect409]

Gotta get your mouth on there, never be afraid to bite down!

[@rjowen]

@@MrPerfect409 yes, any body part will do. Especially teeth or rectum. Strong muscles in those areas.

[@dasaxophonist]

@@MrPerfect409 Lol

[@Cristian-lp5bt]

Despite we died, we had a great time ! We'll be back !

[@bdog1636]

Guess you didn't listen the the instructions you're supposed to use wind resistance too to help control your speed. I did it up in WhistlerBC before it became a thing and wasn't crowded kinda like that south park episode.

[@morluche91]

Ahah, forgot about that episode. I remember it was quite annoying to watch, can't even imagine how it was for you living it. (Season16, ep6)

[@starbasesights]

All he had to do was pull on the thing in front of him to get spun around. It’s connected slightly ahead of him so he could just keep force on it and stay forward. Did he have a brake? Was he told to slow down towards the end? Lol

[@LayzieLoCc]

Mama just wanted 2 injoy the ride 🤣

[@mjleger4555]

I can get a bit of a thrill by watching that, and not risk my life! (I bungee-jumped 25 years ago, in my thrill-seeking days in spite of being an acrophobic, rafted some serious Clas 5+ white-water, SCUBA dived, but I think not, on the zipline!) How can I see that same view more safely? I fly an aircraft, but I wouldn't get that close to the trees or brush! (Funny how when you put on a few years, longevity starts to look very appealing!)

[@RC_Aviator]

cool story

[@mjleger4555]

@@RC_Aviator Thx!

[@demonmonsterdave]

You're scared of acrobats?

[@mjleger4555]

@@demonmonsterdave Of course not! Acrobats are simply people performing, it's aerobatics that can unnerve me!

[@xenostim]

I thought momma must have been the one that crashed because she disappeared!

[@natashabergman2378]

excuses, excuses... you ALL left me...and went right... thinking right is right... leaving sort left out of sight and... not really but that's my mind .. mind your manners.. oh but " i like big buts and I" do... #niet aan onze eighebkindere... I'm the forgotten 1... # no memory left... who almost died and who is dying or already... you'll Mise when, I'm gone... # virtual drukkie. 🐺❤️🗝️👑🐾🦋🐞🐝🐀🦄🧚💞 MODEL|007|2008|SERIE|005

[@xenostim]

@@natashabergman2378 whoa

[@juleahperhaps1638]

Weird comments

[@joshuawhitelock3249]

Completely normal comments

[@ponyrang]

Wow, I will always cheer for you in Korea I'm looking forward to a great video. Have a nice day.

[@carlae.4559]

The most interesting 72 seconds of my life. Thx for this vid! :-/

[@danktank1959]

Coming in hot ! Geezz

[@indyjones83]

I don't know it if is more stupid to do a zipline staring backwards or to consider its end a crash... maybe both are

[@zp9dy3]

Scuba Scoops is that gun stock with lake Winnipesaukee in the background

[@SDC207]

It sure is Zach..

[@LearningFast]

Coming in HOT!

[@ultimatescapebro]

Sounded like R2-D2 flying in the tie fighters on the way to rescue Chancellor Palpetine.

[@openroadtravels181]

Where is this it looks great

[@fringestream990]

I'd think a rubber coating maybe on the lower part of the cable could help slow down to begin with?

[@fungdark8270]

Or just letting go of the handle that makes you stop when you let it go

[@amirulashrafmazlan8944]

I’ve been on that situation before..it is hurt AF and my stomach hurt so bad n my head bleeding..Thank God i’m still alive

[@johnsimmons235]

Is that gunstock mt in New Hampshire?

[@SDC207]

Yep in Gunstock

[@MaggieMuuu]

Amazing 👍

[@nevric7374]

I recommend you look more forward next time when you travel.

[@Zeikluz]

It's difficult to turn yourself around on it

[@simuntomic]

Can someone explain? Did his brakes not work or was he just being stupid?

[@reecemartin453]

I especially enjoyed the part that went.... RRRRRReeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@briandrum1]

Sick watch man!

[@Eddiep80]

That’s a hell of a zip line

[@jacejarrow2760]

The way down sounds like squidward screaming

[@denisrogge960]

What I'm wondering a lot more is... where the hell is the second rider on the right going to?? Because they starting at the same time or not???

[@thedoctor4637]

What ski resort is that?

[@User505.]

Damn that sucks bro. Hope u are okay

[@kylekyle7386]

Perfect landing.

[@m.anthonyc.8761]

Damn I was getting agitated watching this and turning my head and twisting my body trying to turn around even though I have no control whatsoever. I'm yelling out "TURN AROUND TURN!!!! DAMNIT TURN AROUND!! WTF ARE YOU DOING?!"

[@hellofromtheotherside9155]

did his mom just disappear?

[@John.Cifelli16]

Does anyone know where this was, it reminds me of stowe vt

[@jffredboy]

Gilford, New Hampshire! At Gunstock Mountain they use the same equipment and system as Stowe in VT

[@spongebob03]

Zip lines and water slides. Two things I’m terrified to do.

[@ieungeggcats]

😱waoh you are so brave

[@swanoflove6833]

zip lines are too scary even when you dont crash ;w;

[@user-rm6rb3tp5u]

Awesome

[@owdeezstrauz1268]

Shreddin' some nar. 🤙

[@TH3BIGGIE]

esperamdo uma explicação br

[@jdrose1000]

Hell no! I’m smart enough to say no!

[@beazzzt7447]

U just scared

[@Zeikluz]

It's actually really fun, unless you are afraid of heights and speed.

[@jdrose1000]

@@beazzzt7447 Yep!

[@tudorztudorz9632]

Coming in hot ! Gezz

[@masterroasti5588]

Sick gnargnar, shaka bruh

[@Nashiuz]

Did not expect that ending

[@caveman44]

Looks like fun

[@richardtoynbee7099]

Camano Island?

[@skinnydubai3168]

Where was the crash?

[@sammycoats524]

R2D2 was going nuts

[@CalebDNM]

i hate it when you're going at high speeds about to hit the flat form and you're too low so it jabs your shins and the breaks are off.

[@jacobb7608]

Is this Gunstock?

[@SDC207]

Yes indeed, great place.

[@matthewpamatian4853]

In Puerto vallarta we had leather gloves to slow down

[@ilikedount1978]

0:14 Is that a plane Turbine like seriously it sounds like one

[@edgrigsby8610]

Why does it seem that you always end up going backwards on a long Zip. I did. I got myself turned around again, but it was annoying at first. 😂

[@claudiupop2004]

Superrrrr

[@romanbelic776]

Nice watch bro

[@GarrisonFall]

I've never been on one of these things... did you crash cause you didn't see the stop coming up? Did you turn backwards on purpose?

[@Zeikluz]

They didn't crash. Camera hit the break system and fell off. It's hard to turn yourself around if you are on it.

[@revelationakagoldeneagle8045]

"Go Mama, Go!" 😁

[@SotGravarg]

I want you to scream "Zipline!!!"

[@benwearne542]

Give him a brake. Nothing happened. Seriously though he needs a brake.

[@LarryPeteet]

So many questions!

[@fatdoggolovespizza]

Well what happened to mama? Did she go?

[@kabru4344]

How did you crash?

[@Zeikluz]

He didn't.

[@rangerider51]

Looks like fun.

[@jakezywek6852]

Sounds like Abrams Tank start up.

[@diegoputra8195]

WHO'S READY TO FLY ON THE ZIPLINE ? I AM

[@lennartdejong8211]

Zakabrah!

[@chriskatz1152]

I built a zip line from my house to Wal Mart 🤔🤣

[@randmayfield5695]

Do ya hear that high whining sound? That's mechanical energy being converted into heat. Lots of heat.

[@leoncharles6294]

I should have never gone ziplining

[@jessicabickoff]

Where is this?

[@jodybogdanovich4333]

Gunstock, NH

[@jessicabickoff]

@@jodybogdanovich4333 no way I go there all the time

[@jodybogdanovich4333]

@@jessicabickoff I've never been. I just read the answer in another comment 😉 Are you Jake from State Farm in the khaki pants?

[@jessicabickoff]

@@jodybogdanovich4333 ha I get that a lot lol

[@mikeb5352]

A friend of mine in highschool had a zip line. Came really close to a tree so I put my leg out to push myself off. Not a good idea.

[@crumbo8988]

I was there today

[@paolo108]

Did he die ?

[@Cobra-sm2kj]

I should've never gone ziplining

[@williamfox4521]

Why would you go backwards so you could not easily see when to brake properly ?

[@deborahlozano7134]

ok. why he messing arpund?

[@karldubelheimer3959]

did he died?

[@brandon2supreme525]

I’m laughing so hard I’m crying them was the worst seconds of his life 😂😂😂😂

[@millsy5094]

This is why we were born with feet, and not wings.

[@Unduruz]

Why does it sound like one big continuous scream? 😂

[@scotiancoast4498]

That is one long ass sip line.