The entertainment businessZip Line “key in hand“

2017

We worked with the Adrenaline guys for a project where we had to bring a Zipline in downtown Milan.

Despite the difficulties caused by the bureaucracy that we have imposed settlement times to the very limited end we found the boys a very cooperative spirit and professionalism that have enabled us to arrive at the opening on time.

The event was a challenge that has engaged us for a week non-stop all day throwing the audience waiting for having a result of more than 2,300 launches in 7 days, the guys were tireless and always with a smile.

Working with them has been a challenge that we won together. It was a great experience.

Zipline for BmwMarta Marini Project Manager App Eventi Ltd

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About us

This is our motto; to get where we are we aimed high, so high that the first Zipline designed, constructed and operated by Adrenaline has become the biggest in Europe and the installation we built in Germany is the first of its kind ever to be certified by IFT (Institute for the development of technology in Stuttgart) under EU standards for cable lifts for the transport of persons.

Having operated a Zipline park ourselves since 2008, we know exactly what the important factors are from the point of view of both turnover and safety.

We live on our passion for excitement and sophisticated technology, we see our project as an extreme adventure, the pursuit of adrenaline; the very name of our company tells our story – Adrenaline: that’s what we do and that’s who we are.

Carlo Trebo:“There are no problems; there are only solutions”It was Carlo who first lit the fuse under this project: he discovered the Zipline experience when he was on holiday. When we decided to throw ourselves into this adventure, Carlo immediately assumed the role of organiser – essential for such an ambitious and complex project. Through all the phases of planning and construction, Carlo’s motto has always been: “there are no problems; there are only solutions.”

Samuel Miano:“Decide that something can and must be done and you’ll find a way”This was the challenge that Samuel enthusiastically took up and of which Adrenaline X-Treme Adventures Group was the result: to create the opportunity for extreme thrills whilst ensuring the highest standards of safety and technology. His role within the company is marketing and design prototyping. He has prototyping and CAD drawing for breakfast – studying the application of technology to mechanical engine-ering. Like Lincoln he believes, “decide that something can and must be done and you’ll find a way”.

Martin OberhuberMartin is a civil engineer and technical director for cableways for transportation of persons. He’s got cableway design in his blood. His father, Erwin Oberhuber, inven-ted the Funifor funicular railway system.

Stephan PircherStephan is a young engineer graduated at the Architecture Faculty in Wien.His strengths are the photorealistic renderings and 3D animations which give the customer an idea of how his project will be realized.

What is Zipline

Adventure tourism is a growing market. Within this context, Zipline is a unique attraction for holiday-makers who are seeking extreme thrills. For you, it can be a successful business.

Zipline is an evolution in cable and pulley crossings, and as we realised here at Adrenaline, can be conceived as a full-blown amusement park.

The course consists of a suspension cable that acts as a bridge between two points at di erent altitudes, and riders are fitted into a harness. A single system can include a number of parallel cables or intermediate stations to increase capacity or better adapt to the morphology of the terrain.

What all this means is:• an improved experience: the technical components of Zipline are designed to make the flight a 100% positive experience;• the highest technological and safety standards;• zero impact on the environment.

Zipline: a unique attraction for adventure tourism

Who can build a Zipline?

Versatile, convenient, with a fast return on investment: a zipline facility is an excellent business opportunity.

Discover now who can create a zipline facility.

A Zipline is an opportunity for anyone looking for a business with a rapid return on investment. Even public bodies can consider the idea of building a Zipline facility to enhance the local area and draw tourists.

With a Zipline:• you can increase revenue derived from your location;• you can o er an alternative, fun means of transportation from one point to another of the

location.

A Zipline can be used for ski lifts, making the most of the summer season and thus amortising the facility throughout the whole year. All with minimal environmental impact.

With a Zipline:• you ammortise the existing ski lift in less time;• you increase the flow of people and you encourage people to talk about you;• you can also make use of the ski lift in summer.

A Zipline is new, fun attraction that instantly draws many people’s attention.

Adrenaline X-Treme Adventures GROUP also installs temporary Ziplines for:

• putting on a unique show;• attracting new customers;• organising shows with a surprise effect.

Zipline to add value to a private location or venue

Zipline, the soul of events

Ziplines for ski lifts

Those who choose a cruise ship do so partly on the basis of the attractions they find there. A Zipline can be one of the highlights.

With a Zipline:• you can entertain, engage and excite customers with something unique;• put the media spotlight on your company;• you stand out from your competitors, offering the thrill of an adrenaline rush while flying

over the sea.

With a Zipline you can add an extra pinch of adrenaline to your theme park, amusement park or water park. Think of how many people will want to try it!

Whatever your business, a Zipline increases your revenues.

Ziplines for an unforgettable cruise

Zipline for theme parks

Adrenaline X-Treme Adventures GROUP will send you a Zipline ready for its first launch and ready to launch you into the adrenaline business.

Artificial sites with fixed structures

A Zipline is created to amaze. It does not stop when faced with obstacles. On the contrary, we at Adrenaline X-Treme Adventures GROUP like to face new challenges to bring this attraction everywhere.

We can also install a zipline system in artificial sites with fixed structures. For example, we can mount it on a stage, to allow you to create a show that would make an international star green with envy.

Use of certified scaffolding. For us, security is more important than anything else.

Adrenaline X-Treme Adventures GROUP will take you through the creation of your Zipline facility, step by step. All that we need to begin with are two

attachment points: a start and an end with a vertical drop.Specifically, a Zipline facility can be built in:

Artificial sites with permanent structures

A Zipline system can be built on an artificial site (eg. stadium, skyscraper, etc.). Our goal will be to design it in the way that best integrates into the environment.

Where can you build a Zipline?

Natural sites

A Zipline system can easily be installed in various natural sites. People can enjoy the mountains and the sea from a new point of view.

If you want to make a profit from your investment in a short time, with a fast and safe return, a Zipli-ne system is the thing for you.

A Zipline is a great economic opportunity:• it has low management costs• only a few employees are needed to manage the system;• it has fixed, contained costs;• it generates a great income on the investment required;• it has a strong media impact.

Grow your business with a Zipline

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PRODUCTS

The cable is one of the main components, which is often overlooked. We spent a lot of time seeking out the best cable for Zipline, a product that would guarantee a minimal wear coefficient and the highest standard of safety.

To find it we turned to leading companies throughout the world. We needed certified cables for carrying persons, which were compacted, so as to reduce friction and noise as the pulley glides across.

To improve performance, the cables are not greased, producing the same results for speed and braking.

One of the advantages of using more sophisticated technology, is that we have been able to insert an optical fibre through the centre of the cable to transmit data and power from one end to the other, to enable communication between the towers, where necessary.

Our Zipline station platforms are built to the highest standards of safety and designed to blend into the landscape, giving riders a 360 degree view of the surrounding landscape and ensuring maximum support for both riders and operators.

The main advantage of these platforms is that they require minimal maintenance. On top of that, the structure is modular and can be adapted to all types of Zipline: parallel, monocable, overlapping cable and multi-cable ziplines (i.e. more than one cable connected to the same structure).

Cable

Platforms

The framework of the platform is made of galvanized steel with certified welding and can be clad with solid wood or Wood Plastic Composite (synthetic wood) for optimum weather resistance.

Materials

The Magnetic Pulley: The Magnetic Pulley has a magnetic motor brake, and is undoubtedly the technological jewel of the Adrenaline X-Treme Adventures GROUP Zipline.

The pulley and the starting device are the elements we dedicated most time to.It is designed for high performance and safety. The magnets are made to withstand high temperatures and never become demagnetised.

All the components are tested for resistance to wear. Precisely for this reason, there are no maintenance requirements.

The slots for couplingThere are two slots for coupling: one is the main carrier and the other for security. They are rounded for added strength and designed for a perfect fit with the carabiner. The engaging holes are positioned for maximum grip on even the steepest of cables.

The bullwheelThe design of the bullwheel is the result of years of testing. The aim was to create a wheel suitable for all types of cable, that runs silently and has the best possible grip, even in rain, snow, ice or sand, so it can be used at any time of the year.

Regulation of the braking action

The Magnetic Pulley makes the operator’s job simpler and quicker. It works on both fast and slow cables and with any weight (30 to 150 kg), so there’s no need to change the pulley according to the rider’s weight, which is the case with other Ziplines.The brake adjustment gives you important benefits and allows you to:

• adjust the braking force according to the slope of the zipline park;• adjust the braking force according to the weight of the customer (30-

150kg) using the same pulley.• save money, by buying in this way less pulleys.

The Magnetic Pulley: The Magnetic Pulley has a magnetic motor brake, and is undoubtedly the technological jewel of the Adrenaline X-Treme Adventures GROUP Zipline.

The pulley can be used with extreme weather conditions:

The Magnetic Pulley hooks onto both the starting device and the magnetic brake at the end of the line, and coupling is fully automatic upon contact; this system avoids having to retrieve the rider from the cable.

The motor-brake pulley works on greater differences in altitude than have ever been possible before; consider that the system we installed in Nesselwang, Germany, has a maximum gradient of 50% – the steepest in the world.

In terms of improvement to the experience, this pulley can reach the astonishing speed of 150 km/h (maximum speed) and the rider will not have the sensation that the brakes are being applied because it’s a dynamic pulley that brakes gradually as you get closer to arrival. It also means the rider does not have to slow himself down, greatly increasing the degree of safety.

It is also lightweight and compact, and therefore very easy to transport and attach directly to the harness when the rider is on the platform. Finally, it is two-directional: it runs and brakes in both directions, avoiding any possibility of error on the part of the operator.

DBS coupling

starting device

bidirectional

Technical specifications Magnetic Pulley

Weight: 3.2 kg

Operating temperature: -30 to +50 C

Direction of sliding: bidirectional

Slots for coupling: 2

Drop: 2% min – 50% max maintenance: after 50,000 km

Coupling: automatic attachment

Permitted use: ice – snow – sand – rain – sun

Cable diameter allowed: 10 mm min – 25 mm max

Height: 145 mm

Length: 275 mm

Width: 105 mm

Adjustments for weight: 10 settings

Max speed: 150 km/h

Type of flight allowed: single and tandem participant

Weight: 30 kg min – max 150 kg

Materials: steel – aluminum

DBS Dynamic Braking System

One of the most important features of every technology that we’ve developed for Zipline is the net improvement it can bring to the overall experience, compared to other installations. That’s why we developed a braking system with controlled stop that doesn’t “put the brakes on” the experience for the rider.

It’s so thrilling to descend at breakneck speed and only slow down within a few metres of the end. You can do this with the DBS system designed by Adrenaline.

It’s also useful in terms of your turnover, because it drastically cuts down the ride time, allowing you to increase the number of riders.

The DBS allows “custom” braking that adjusts to every weight, whatever the speed of arrival, and there’s no bounceback.

An exclusive feature of DBS is that it’s highly automated: the rider arrives on the platform every time, with no need for assistance from the operator; the coupling of the pulley and the motor brake and activation of the brake itself (whether electric or, if necessary, manual) happens automatically.

Tests have shown that it has the highest level of safety. Finally, the brake is a redundant brake, which makes it resistant to wear.

A brake for maximum performance

The DBS braking system was conceived for Ziplines to target a high number of riders: the redundant brake and dynamic automatic coupling that brings the rider onto the platform greatly improves the efficiency of the system.

Another important feature of the system is the release mechanism: once the rider comes to a stop on the platform, the brake disengages so that you can release the pulley easily; this doesn’t happen with other systems.

DBS streamlines the experience, minimising the possibility of human error in braking: automatic braking requires zero involvement by the customer – all the rider has to do is enjoy the ride, and operator involvement is significantly reduced too.

Customised braking and increased turnover DBS uses the dynamic piston system, technology that automatically adjusts the braking to the weight of the rider, allowing smooth, imperceptible deceleration. Stable braking and automatic reactivation also allow a significant increase in the volume of riders.

Always ready to go. Zero seasonal limits. The braking system is designed to automatically reset after each crossing, so as to be ready for a new launch with no need for operator intervention. On top of that, DBS can be installed in any type of external environment and is not affected in any way by weather conditions.

One last but not less important advantage is the low cost

of maintenance.

The Start system

The start system makes the starting operation fast and safe.

The operator connects the pulley to the starting device located on the cable. This allows him to use both hands to attach the rider, avoiding premature departure. When the green light comes on – the signal that all safety devices are activated – the operator presses the lever on the back of the Start system and the pulley is released, initiating the ride.

This system can be used on multiple lines to start all riders off simultaneously.

Harnesses

The harness is a key item of equipment: it must be comfortable and easy to put on, it must transport the rider comfortably and safely so that s/he can enjoy the experience in complete faith.

The harnesses we supply are perfectly adapted to customer needs. There are different types according to the type of ride:

Equipment

We devote the same care and attention to our equipment as we do to our large Zipline components.

• Horizontal ride

For horizontal rides, also known as angel flights, we have a zip-fastened harness which is practical and comfortable and designed to allow customers to make the most of the ride.

• Chair rides

The seat harness is ideal for the Zipline and is designed to make the ride safe and comfortable. No clasp: you put it on like a garment.

• Standard ride

We use the Avaho Bod Fast by Petzl, the best harness on the market. Suitable for installations with a high density of riders, it has a 10-year warranty. Very easy to use, allows you to fasten the passenger in within 10-20 seconds.

Carabiner

We use high strength VULCAN carabiners (Petzl); these are made of steel, a non-wearing material in contact with the cable and perfect for multiple and frequent-use coupling. In addition, it’s impossible for the customer to tamper with them.

Directional device

The system of coupling and spacing from the pulley, so that riders are not able to touch the cable with their hands. We also use a directional device which is lightweight and compact, located underneath the carabiner: the rider holds on with his/her hands and can travel facing the desired direction without having to turn around.

Lanyards and helmets

The lanyard is double and contained inside a sheath to prevent it from getting tangled around the rider. The helmets are easy to put on, comfortable and easy to clean.

Fun in total safety

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Site inspection and survey for your Zipline park

Planning your Zipline park

Constructing the Zipline park

SERVICES

Is the location you’ve identified for your Zipline construction suitable? We’ll take care of the technical (and financial) feasibility study for the project, using the most advanced technology to explore the area.

This is how we carry out the site survey and park design:We map the chosen area using drones and construct a 3D image of the morphology of the terrain with specialised software.

Depending on the results, our engineers work out the best solution for the structure. We already have your maximum profitability in mind at this stage, as we develop the plan for your desired construction.

Planning is the most important stage, because careful, accurate planning saves time and money.

This is how we work at Adrenaline:• we put some ideas and objectives down on paper, bringing in all our know-how and

experience;• we spend some time overcoming dfficulties, getting round obstacles with solutions

we’ve tried• we aim for maximum functionality of the installation and seamless merging with the

environment;• our engineers are specialists in constructing Ziplines; they work out and simulate

the right way to operate the system so it won’t encounter any problems at the construction phase.

• we like to customise the installation, so that every Zipline is different.

It’s not just an engineering project, it’s a business project.

This is where we bring our team of cableway specialists in. Our aims are speed and efficiency.

We achieve this through the perfect synergy that we create on the ground with our professionals and technologically advanced machinery and equipment. We also pre-assemble the components which helps speed things along.

With all our experience in constructing premium Ziplines we’ve learned how to streamline the whole process, from planning through to operation. Which means we can also deliver on another promise: to drastically reduce building costs.

Testing and certification of the installation

When the Zipline is built it has to be tested for safety and certified. We guarantee the utmost rigour at this stage too. The certifying authorities are actually involved at the planning stage, to avoid potential problems at testing.

The certifying bodies we use in general are TÜV and IFT in Stuttgart, who handle certification of installations in accordance with various standards; alternatively we can use other bodies depending on requirements.

MaintenanceHow much maintenance does a Zipline need? Very little. Our systems are designed to withstand the ravages of time, in order to keep costs down.

Routine maintenance can be carried out trouble-free by the park manager (manuals for usage and maintenance are provided); we handle special maintenance ourselves, which enables us to guarantee high safety standards for the park.

Training courseTo prepare instructors to manage the Zipline, Adrenaline X-Treme Adventures Group offers the training course on site. In this way they will be informed about the procedures to follow and how to behave in most diverse cases.

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AUTOMATION

The automation system that we use when creating a Zip line is based on control technology using suitable devices and is regarded as a cutting edge solution. With a reduced number of commands it is possible to simplify and speed up repetitive tasks. But that’s not all: With this system, we can guarantee complete remote support and inform you when to replace components or do maintainance work. Therefore you do not need to worry about anything and you can be sure of a system that always gives 100%, in terms of performance and safety.

TRAFFIC LIGHT

To prevent premature departures or collisions between riders, we employ a traffic light system. The light turns green only when all safety devices are activated.

In the world of Zip lines, ensuring safety is obviously a priority, which is why we propose to install a traffic light system. What’s it for? It manages the various crossings through LED signals and reduces the risk of errors being made due to communication problems. The signals are visible from great distances, that way even the instructor located at the base station is able to read them well.

HYDRAULIC PLATFORM

The rider is hooked on at a higher level than the access platform, to avoid accidental collisions. This requires a system for easy uncoupling when the rider arrives. The electro-hydraulic lifting platform works like this: it is located in the floor and rises when activated by a push button to release the rider. Once the operation is complete, the operator can retract it into the floor.

KIT FOR TENSIONING

We make this kit available to operators in order to reduce maintenance costs. For tightening cables we supply easily adjustable hooks and clamps.

ON-RIDE CAMERA

People like to have pictures and videos of particular experiences such as a flight on a Zip line. With the on-ride camera and video system you can offer your customers the opportunity to purchase emotional and high quality pictures.

The system is not cumbersome and the cameras can be placed anywhere, according to the best position for a snapshot or a film. The professional SLR cameras we install can work in all weather conditions, thanks to special protective covers.

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

Thanks to the video surveillance system you can monitor the circuit 24 hours a day. We install technologically advanced video cameras that offer excellent night vision. By using video surveillance with thermal imaging you also gain the ability to detect people when darkness reduces visibility.

But not only that: Webcams can also become a promotional tool. How? By using them to transmit live what is happening on your Zip line, letting people preview the experience and check the weather conditions.

Zip line: The way to fly even higher

PEOPLE COUNTER

How many people fly on your Zip line everyday? After how many flights does one need to remember to complete certain safety checks? Thanks to the people counter we can monitor the numbers on your Zip line and offer you our full support service: We’ll tell you when it’s time to do maintenance.

WEATHER STATION

We can equip the platform with a weather station to measure wind speed and monitor all weather alert apparatus.

CONNECTING STATIONS

Entrusting us, Adrenaline X-Treme Adventures GROUP, with the construction of your Zip line means choosing the most advanced technology, being one of our main strengths. In the context of connecting the site’s stations, for example, we have thought of two solutions. And here they are.

INSTALLING FIBER OPTIC CABLES

Fiber optic cables, placed on the signal ropes, allow you to send data and power from one point to another avoiding grueling work.

PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATION

Platforms can be made totally independent of any electrical supply if fitted with solar panels. Additionally, when not in full sunlight, the structure can be activated by a battery pack which gives 48 hours autonomous use.

SKYWALK

To make the Zipline experience even more of an adventure, you can have a skywalk installed on the platform.

CONNECTING STATIONS

2. INSTALLING POWER CABLES FROM POINT TO POINT

By integrating connections on the signal ropes, we can send electricity to every station on the circuit, even in those areas that are hard to reach, where there is electricity.

LASER SHOW

We can also install laser lighting: the light beam follows the Zipline cable course from the upper to the lower end, creating a stupendous effect. It’s a fantastic way of publicising the Zipline because the lasers can be seen from a great distance.

NIGHT LIGHTING

Want to increase the productivity of your site? Make the experience even more exciting. Thanks to lighting, you can offer the possibility to fly by night and make your Zip Line an irresistible attraction.

SPECIAL EFFECTS

Other options available: water walls which act as a screen for projecting videos and images, and tunnels to fly through. We strive to make every Zipline a unique experience.

MAGNETIC-INDUCTIVE TESTING

We have given a lot of time to research the best ropes for the Zip lines that we build. And despite having chosen the top, we did not stop there. Going further to include a magnetic induction testing system for the ropes that lets one verify their integrity.

The equipment detects 20,000 points per second and all data is processed in real time, saved to an SD card and sent directly to the laboratory. This system speeds up the entire verification process and also the qualification phase.

Adrenaline X-Treme Adventures GROUP gives you the opportunity to open your own franchise business, taking advantage of these benefits:

• the visibility of an already strong brand;• territorial exclusivity;• affiliation costs proportionate to turnover;• the active participation of our company in the investment

to purchase the system;• technical and commercial assistance;• a website including management;• marketing campaigns to increase the influx of customers;• courses for training park staff.

And there is more. If you have permission to build but do not wish to get involved in the management and investment of a Zipline, we are willing to invest directly in the project. We purchase your permits and we create the Zipline based on the value of the location.

There are many reasons for joining the Zipline business. What are you waiting for?

Join the Adrenaline X-Treme Adventures franchise

2 DESIGN YOUR ZIPLINE

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9 PURCHASE OR FRANCHISING

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8 PLANNING AND PERMISSIONS

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The first step is to assess the location where you want to build your Zipline. For obvious reasons,

we advise you to choose a site that is easily accessible.

Ziplines can be built either in natural settings or in urban areas. If yours is an urban

project, go straight to step 3. Otherwise, and especially if you want to build in a mountain location, you need to assess the morphology of the terrain. To make a realistic assessment

and an initial estimate of the project costs, we ask you to

send as much information as possible via the dedicated form.

In this step we proceed with the initial technical assessment for feasibility

of the project. Our engineers will study all the data and material available and will let you know the solution we arrive at.

After doing the initial assessment on paper and a rough estimate free of charge,

our experts will need to visit the site chosen for the Zipline construction. This step is crucial because it will allow us to make a specific study of the site, collect all the data required to do a thorough analysis and provide a 360° support service.

When we’ve worked out the best solution for you, we review costs and send you a

rough estimate.

As for any project involving construction work, you have to get permission for a Zipline.

Contact your legal advisor to draw up a contract for overflying and parking with the landowners concerned (private or state).

At this stage we revise the plans, finalising the location of the platforms and anchoring, calculate cables lengths, track profile, etc.

We also create a PowerPoint presentation to present to various authorities where you’ll need to request permission to proceed with construction.

Phase 9 is where we lay down terms for the purchase (or franchise contract), by entering

into a contract for construction of the structure.

Adrenaline works to the “key in hand” formula. This means that when your Zipline is delivered, you’ll have

everything you need to start. We take care of testing and certification of the installation, we provide all necessary equipment (harnesses, helmets, pulleys, instructor’s kits, etc.) and organise courses for Zipline staff.

Step by Step. How to realize your Zipline

MSC Seaside ZiplineThe biggest Zipline on a Cruise Ship.

BMW Urban ZiplineThe famous car company has organized a promotional event in Milan, for the release of the new BMW X1, which will not go unnoticed.

Zipline in the Middle EastIn a city built from scratch, two parallel Ziplines constitute a pole of attraction for residents as well as for visitors.

Zipline NesselwangThe extreme speeds up to 130 km/h makes this Zipline not only memorable, but the fastest in Europe!

Zipline San Vigilio The biggest Zipline in Europe.

Zipline Majella Zipline WinterbergMega Zipline in Winterberg, Germany.

Some of our references

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4 5 6 7Zipline in the Majella National Park, Italy.

Carlo Trebo +39 339 7547399; Samuel Miano +39 348 2827030 E-mail - info@adrenalineconstructions.com

Website - www.adrenalineconstructions.com

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