Friday, August 21, 2009

Canopy Tour Zip Line Trails in Copan

I just got on a wet adventure, and I survived. My God!! Has anyone who reads my blogs ever been to a canopy tour zip line??? It's just the right stuff for anyone who wants the balance between sightseeing activities and adrenaline pumps! Don't worry if it's the first time, it's always the first which makes you want to stain your pants in sheer fear... but THAT is when it goes away!!
Me, oblivious to the heart-stopping experience to come!!


Rules apply as follows:
  1. Gear should be on at all times, no matter how loose, tight, itchy, or rough; in which case you should consult with tour guides.
  2. Your right hand goes on the zip line (unless you're left-handed, in which case, you know...) and the other one goes on the strips that harness you to the cable.
  3. Under no circumstances should your strong hand (right for right-handed) let go off the cable, or you will find yourself spinning uncontrollably.
  4. When you need to slow down, use your strong hand as brake by pulling down with all available strength. If this fails, pull with both hands for emergency brake.
  5. Whatever the guides or the boss do is because they're experts. Never, repeat, NEVER do any kind of trick on a zip line unless you're an expert yourself.
Basically, in Copan's 'Los Sapos' Canopy Tour, there are about 10 zip lines, not counting emergency exits or alternate cables; I only include the trip that starts and ends at the same point.

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