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drfishalot Jun 21st, 2007 02:22 AM

ziplines and kids
 
have a 2 year old and going next week to CR. can kids this small go on them and if so how do they reliably harness them?

Also, doing the different tours- should I do that now online or wait till I get there and do it. staying at flamingo beach, thanx in advance, vic

hills27 Jun 21st, 2007 05:16 AM

There's no way I'd take a 2 year old on a zipline, even if they let them, which I highly doubt.

Percy Jun 21st, 2007 07:08 AM

They would harness the two year old on to your harness IF they allow someone this young!!!

Once you pass the first zipline platform , your are virtually on the road of no return!!...so if the two year old is scared and crying and there are still 14 platforms left ...hmmmm !! what now.?

because you have people coming behind, so you cannot turn back.

Percy



hipvirgochick Jun 21st, 2007 08:10 AM

I agree with the other posters. I don't see how this would be any fun for a 2 year old. This is way higher, way faster, and way scarier in comparison to any kiddie carnival ride. Even if they are allowed, and they try it once, I think it would be over after that and you don't have a choice to quit at that point. Also, there was quite a bit of hiking up and down on the one we went on that took us over the falls.

hopefulist Jun 21st, 2007 08:55 AM

Sounds like torture to me, for the child and the parents. :(

drfishalot Jun 21st, 2007 01:42 PM

sounds like everyone is right. the tour company said a 4-5 yr age minimum. thanx, (wife was saying "no way" anyway :) )


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