K-Zip and the Superslides

The title of this post is the name of my new band. From here on out everything in life will revolve around ziplines. I may just have to move here and run my own place. It was that much fun. That being said, it was the first time in my life I have every experienced actual knee-shaking fear.
I got up on the first platform (about 30') and looked down and my knees turned to jell-o. Full on. I just kept cursing under my breath and inching toward the jumpoff point. Lynn was my cheerleader and kept saying, "You can do it, Kelley." I didn't believe her for a second. Then I just held my breath, pretended I was on my pier on False River and jumped. Holy crap.
It was awesome. The next element was a bridge where the rungs were not attached to each othere. I thought it looked easy. I was wrong. It was our least favorite part of the day. There were five zips in all, the highest being from 70' up. It was my favorite. I was a pro by the end. There was also another element consisting of two ropes, one for your hands and one for your feet. It was easier than it looked. It really scared me but now I feel like I could give lessons. Okay, maybe not yet.
All in all, it was the coolest thing I have ever done, which seems to be a running theme of this trip. It just beats the tubing. I can't wait to do it all again soon. I am starting a Hawaii Adventure Savings Account when I get home.
Helicopter later today...

PS- Ask Jim about the five car rule on the narrow bridges. Talk about gnashing of teeth.