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Could you talk me into (or out of :) ziplining?
Hi ladies,
DH and I are leaving for Costa Rica in pretty soon, and many of our activities have been booked. The one I'm still thinking about is the canopy tour (ziplining) in Monteverde Cloud Forest. It's supposed to be thrilling and spectacular... I just don't do thrilling so well. I never ride rollercoasters - hate that sudden stomach drop - and I'm not sure how I feel about heights and speed... DH really wants to do it - should I let him go alone or "face my fears"? Please talk to me, especially if you used to be afraid of ziplining and then loved it! TIA 
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Re: Could you talk me into (or out of :) ziplining?
ziplines aren't like roller coasters-there's no sudden drops. it's more like gliding along smoothly through the air. you dont really go all that fast compared to roller coasters etc...I mean you dont go slow but it's not a 60 mph thing either. my DH isn't a fan of heights at all and he had a great time doing that in mexico.
do it
I'm kind of an adventure junkie so take whatever I say with that in mind -
DO IT!
There are no drops like roller coasters. It's a smooth ride and you can really enjoy the view of the canopy way up there. Plus, wouldn't it be really fun to do it with your DH?
I don't like heights, but always end up doing things involving heights on vacations for some reason
We went ziplining in Mexico in May and it was sooooo much fun!! I will admit the first time I stepped off the platform to go down the line, my stomach sank a little and I got a tad nervous just because I had to trust that the harness will hold me. But once I got past that first line, it was nothing!
I definitely say do it!
I am almost the same as you. I absolutely can not do Roller Coasters. We went Zip Lining in Mexico and it was absolutely amazing. The highlite of our trip. So you NEED to do it! Haha. It will be awesome and you will love it.
Nothing like Roller Coasters/Falling/Heights/Adrenaline. It is pretty tame.
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If you're every going to do it, do it in Monteverde. It's spectacular.
I also dislike roller coasters/heights/the drop in the stomach crap - Hate it. I ziplined in Belize a few years ago and LOVED it. I will say - the first line was the hardest - there IS a bit of a drop at first - just the line adjusting to your weight and that freaked me the f out. Not to mention the heights. When I got to the second line, I was bawling, begging them to let me get down, DH had no idea what to do. The guy said "You would have a lot more fun if you would open your eyes" and off I went on the second line. And sure enough, he was right. OPEN YOUR EYES. It is absolutely amazing. We are ziplining in Costa Rica this fall, I can't wait!
(also, do not look down)
definitely do it!
my parents did it a few months ago, and they are 67...they loved it!!!
we are planning a costa rica trip too in a few months for my dh's bday, will have to get some tips from you.
have a ball!!