Zip Design Tool - Hubbard Merrell Engineering

Let’s get started on your Zip Line! Fill out as much project information as you are aware of in the form below and one of our team members will contact you.

If you would like more information on this form, or would like to get started on your zip line in person, please contact:

Micah Henderson
Hubbard Merrell Engineering
(928)526 – 6174

Your Name*
First Last
Your Email*
Design Name
Design Location*
Describe your project.*
Who will be your Design Engineer?*
Who will be your Builder?*
Do you currently have a topographic survey of the zip line site?*
Is this zip line already built?*
If zip line is already built, what are the issues you are hoping to resolve?
Preferred Units of Measurement*
- Imperial (ft, lb, mph, Fahrenheit)
- Metric (m, kg, km/h, Celsius)
Height Difference (ft)
Height of zip line start point above the end point.
Height Difference (m)
Height of zip line start point above the end point.
Distance (ft)
Distance between the zip line start and end points.
Distance (m)
Distance between the zip line start and end points.
Cable Diameter (in)
Cable Diameter (mm)
Multiple Ziplines?
- Single-line
- Multi-line
Max Rider Weight (lb)
Weight of the heaviest rider that will be allowed to ride the zip line
Max Rider Weight (kg)
Weight of the heaviest rider that will be allowed to ride the zip line
Min Rider Weight (lb)
Weight of the lightest rider that will be allowed to ride the zip line
Min Rider Weight (kg)
Weight of the lightest rider that will be allowed to ride the zip line
Max Wind Speed (mph)
Greatest sustained wind speed at which riders will not be allowed to ride the zip line
Max Wind Speed (km/h)
Greatest sustained wind speed at which riders will not be allowed to ride the zip line
Max Temperature (F)
Highest temp reached at the location or the temp above which riders will not be allowed to ride the zip line
Max Temperature (C)
Highest temp reached at the location or the temp above which riders will not be allowed to ride the zip line
Min Temperature (F)
Lowest temp reached at the location or the temp below which riders will not be allowed to ride the zip line
Min Temperature (C)
Lowest temp reached at the location or the temp below which riders will not be allowed to ride the zip line
Site Elevation (ft)
Estimated elevation of the zip line site
Site Elevation (m)
Estimated elevation of the zip line site
Cable Type
Trolley Type
Desired Cable Tension (lb)
The greatest amount of tension you want in the cable when it is loaded with the heaviest rider.
Desired Cable Tension (N)
The greatest amount of tension you want in the cable when it is loaded with the heaviest rider.
Rider Start Distance (ft)
Distance down from the zip line start point where the rider begins their ride.
Rider Start Distance (m)
Distance down from the zip line start point where the rider begins their ride.
Rider Brake Distance (ft)
Distance up from the zip line end point where the rider will hit the break
Rider Brake Distance (m)
Distance up from the zip line end point where the rider will hit the break
Start Termination Strength Factor (%)
Strength factor for the type of termination used at the zip line start point
End Termination Strength Factor (%)
Strength factor for the type of termination used at the zip line end point
Ice Loading
Loading zone for zip line location determined by the NEC Ice Loading Map

Micah Henderson Hubbard Merrell Engineering (928)526 – 6174 [email protected]

Micah Henderson
Hubbard Merrell Engineering
(928)526 – 6174