Backyard zip line update - kids are obsessed

Nov 241 min read

Remember when I posted about building a zip line last spring? Finally actually did it this weekend lol. Got the kit from Home Depot, took about 4 hours with my 12yo helping. It's not fancy - goes from the deck to a landing platform on the other side - but it WORKS. Kids have been outside non-stop. My 9yo has gone down it like 200 times. My neighbors probably think I'm insane but honestly best $150 I've spent on backyard entertainment in years. If anyone wants specifics on the kit or installation feel free to DM.

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BBenny R.Regular15h ago

So did you use the pulley system from the kit or rig something custom? Genuinely curious about the setup

CChad R.Regular21h ago

This is awesome but also terrifying lol. Please tell me you had them wear helmets or something

IIan P.Regular15h ago

Finally got my kids outside all weekend too! We just played in the sprinkler though lol, this zip line is next level

DDanny G.Regularjust now

4 hours?? Dude that's impressive. Did you have to reinforce the deck itself or was it solid enough? Asking because I've been thinking about this too

PPaul T.Regularjust now

Your 12yo helped the whole time? That's the real win here. Building something functional with your kid hits different than just buying stuff for them.