Zip lining in Puerto Vallarta

[Cdaub]

We are all signed up for this excursion but I have a few questions for anyone that has done it. My husband had back issues and I know that it says it's not for anyone w/ back problems - but i was wondering how it really is. Is it pretty jerky when you get to the end of the line or is it fairly smooth?

Also - any info on additional things to do there after zip lining would be great.

Thanks!

 

[WDW Princess 71]

I found it to be very jerky at the end of the line. I did zip lining in Costa Rica which was much less jerky because they had a braking system that braked for you, all you did was glide and enjoy the ride. With the "Outdoor Adventure" that I did in PV, which was AMAZING my favorite excursion of all time, feeling like I was on 'Survivor' doing boating, mule riding up a mountain, zip lining, rappeling down waterfalls, walking around string foot bridges, it was insanely fun. BUT they did not have a braking system so when you got to the end you had to tug down on the cable to stop yourself or you could fly into a tree! I never quite got the tugging thing right and always felt like I was jerking myself, but it was more like it jerked my upper arm than my back if that helps.

 

[kmitchel]

I've done the PV Zip excursion twice now - love it! However, not only are the zips tough on your back, but the ride up in the UMAGOG (sp?) is a bit rough too. Plus, you ride a donkey from the base camp to the top of the mountain where the zip starts.

Don't get me wrong, I would do this excursion (AGAIN) in a heartbeat, but I would think you would not want to do it with back problems.

 

[Cdaub]

Thanks for the reply's. Did you do the Canopy Adventure or the Outdoor Adventure? We are doing the Canopy one so I don't think we wil have the mule ride.

 

[geffric]

Thanks for the reply's. Did you do the Canopy Adventure or the Outdoor Adventure? We are doing the Canopy one so I don't think we wil have the mule ride.

I did the Canopy one.. lots of walking up to the ziplines carrying your thing ( i forget what it is called) to hook you onto the lines.. I think for stopping you move your feet/legs to get a stop/also there is a guide there to help you..

I would call or email them and ask..