TOUR INFO | LOCATION | VIDEO REVIEWS | NEWS | TEAM BUILDING | CONTACT Q: What is a zip line ? We are known as an official “Bucket List” location.  A zip line is the generic term for what Kersey Valley Zip Line Tours is all about. A zip-line consists of a pulley suspended on a cable mounted on an incline. It is designed to enable a user propelled by gravity to traverse from the top to the bottom of the inclined cable, usually made of galvanized aircraft cable, by attaching to the freely moving pulley. Zip-lines come in many forms, most often used as a means of entertainment. Longer and higher rides are often used as a means of accessing remote areas, such as a rain forest canopy. Zip-line tours are becoming popular vacation activities, found at outdoor adventure camps or upscale resorts, where they may be an element on a larger challenge or ropes course.  WHAT TO DO AND WEAR DURING COLD WEATHER: BELOW 60F * Have plenty of energy, do not fly on an empty stomach. * Drink water well before and during your flight to get hydrated. * Prove your weight on our digital scale.  Age 10 70lbs min and 250lbs max * Ski Apparel, Thin layers, wind jacket, shoes and sunscreen. * Must wear closed toe shoes on the course. Avoid spandex * Drink Machine takes $2 for Gatorade or water. * Bring a water bottle carrier or cargo pockets * Toe and hand warmers on cold days, ski mask Q: When does Kersey Valley Zip line operate? We are open daily year round, just call for a time or use the Make Your Reservation link at the top of any page. Q: What type of bathrooms are available? We are proud to offer a state of the art bathrooms and concession facility. Concessions open on weekends Sept/Oct only   Q: Do I need to make a reservation? We would like for you to call ahead 24 hours in advance. Please call 336-802-1962 Q: What time do we need to be there? Arrive 30 minutes prior to your flight time to fill out waivers, take breathalyser test, get in your harness and watch a pre flight video.  If you are late, your flight will leave without you and you risk losing your tickets. Q: Prepare your body for active fun and flight! Get hydrated before your flight, bring dollar bills for the vending machine at the ATL tower or bring your own water bottle.  If you have a bottle carrier you can clip on to your harness that is a good way to stay hydrated. Q: How long do tours take? It takes about 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours to complete the zip line course and 1.5 hours to complete the Segway PT X2 tour. Q: Remember your amazing day with a souvenir! T-Shirts are available for $15.00.  Scout patches are $2.00 Q: Is the course certified by accredited inspectors, what makes it safer than other zip line tours? We are the first company in Guilford County, NC to build a zip line tour.  Most counties don’t even have a building code that covers zip lines.  We wanted to set the Gold Standard and exceed the international standards set forth by the ACCT and build it under the guide lines of the IBC building code.  The course at Kersey Valley has 100% structural engineered Sky Towers and electrical engineered lighting protection system for safety.  Every tower and platform has been designed by an engineer and stamped then inspected by a second engineering company.  Guilford County has approved the building of the towers under the IBC 2009 building code and the NC Department of Labor recommendations.  The towers are constructed by using massive class 2 utility poles instead of using live trees and all our Sky Decks even have hand rails.  The harnesses are full body, which are OSHA approved.  We require helmets and at no time are you allowed to turn upside down or be bounced on the line.  All hardware used in the design of the course is custom made for the challenge course industry, not what you can buy at your local hardware store.  The course and all Flight Captains must be certified yearly by ACCT and the Red Cross at the CPR/PR level, the international standard for zip line tours.  (Association of Challenge Course Technology) www.acctinfo.org.  The course and staff are required to be re certified yearly by ACCT. Q: How did you come up with this idea? The owners, Tony and Donna Wohlgemuth,  participated in a zip line in Belize in 2005 while on a cruise and had such a great time they wanted to bring this to their farm.  After many years of planning and design construction began in June of 2010. Q: Do I need to tip the staff? Tips are graciously accepted if you feel you had a outstanding time with your Flight crew. ATM machine is next to Flight School for those not carrying cash. Q: How many spans are there on the zip line course? Unlike most zip line courses that consist of 5 or 6 spans, there are 14 spans and 17 Sky Decks on 10 Sky Towers that make up the course at Kersey Valley Zip Line.  Distances from 200 to over 800 feet in length up to 100ft off the ground. Q: Is your staff certified? Absolutely! Every Flight Captain must pass a strict 8 hour hands on class yearly on the proper use of the equipment and demonstrate the skills needed to operate as a Flight Captain.  This certification is required by Kersey Valley, Inc. and is accredited by the ACCT.  (Association of Challenge Course Technology)  Every Flight Captain is also CPR/AED Professional Rescuer certified by the Red Cross yearly.  Most of our staff are also fire fighthers with even higher certifications being EMTs.  We are proud to say we have Fire Chiefs, Fire Captains and even Fire Marshalls as part of our 55 employee zip line staff. Q: What about photos? You can bring your own camera as there will be lots of opportunity to take great shots.  Tie the camera to you or wear something with big pockets. We also have a photo system you can purchase your high flying moment from us on site or download a low resolution version of for FREE from our website using your unique ID card we provide.  (System will be in place Summer 2012) Q: How did you decide what to charge? Buyer beware, not all ziplines tours are created equal. Most zip line tours are based in trees and use 3/8” cable and half body harnesses with ground landings.  Kersey Valley, Inc. set the standard for zip lines in NC by building 100% engineered Sky Towers, 1/2” cable and full body harnesses, helmets, padded landing protection and an engineered lighting protection system on the Sky Towers to exceed the standards set by ACCT.  Not only is our tour 1.5 miles long which is larger than most tours in the country we invested to exceed the industry standards.  Just one look and you can see the difference in our engineered design of the course over most zip lines attractions.  We spared no expense as you can see in the use of Sky Towers instead of trees and full body harnesses instead of half body waist only.  Our ziplines don’t end up on the ground where you have to hike to the next one, we fly you from tower to tower.  Highly certified staff and course yearly by ACCT & Red Cross, modern bathroom facility, matched with the construction to pass the IBC 2009 building code we feel it’s well worth the price.  When your shopping for a babies car seat do you buy the cheapest one you can find or the highest quality you can afford? 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