01 Aug 2021
We have been on many vacations that offered zip lining, this was the first time I had the courage to take on the adventure. When you arrive you are asked to sign a digital 'waiver' and you are weighed. After you are taken up the mountain in 2 separate chair lifts. One runs parallel to the mountain, the other takes you to the top. At the top you have a majestic view of St Martin and neighboring islands.
The area to actually get prepared for the zip line was a bit chaotic. There were people standing everywhere. We stool for about 10 minutes before we learned we had to add our name to the list. The women facilitating the ride was direct, giving specific instruction and redirected those who were not following her instruction.
This was not an activity I though I would need sunscreen for but you do. There is very little shade and you are standing around in the sun for a while. After waiting over an hour we were called up, you are given a disposable hair cap, helmet and verbal instructions.
The ride was amazing! I never felt the feeling of falling but gliding, at 56 MPH it was a smooth ride. The stomach drop felling never happened, it was an awesome experience, I would definitely do it again. Zip lining is now on my vacation to-do-list.