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Travel Channel Hosts Mobile Zip Line.

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Philip Wilson

Travel Channel to host Extreme Engineering

Extreme Engineering, the largest supplier in, zip lines, climbing walls, Extreme Airs™ and adventure products in the world, will be aired on Travel Channel’s popular series, “Future Scream Machines.” The Travel Channel, known for popular TV shows such as “Ghost Adventures” and “Bizarre Foods” will be hosting Extreme Engineering this Sunday, May 19^th. Check your cable provider for local listings. The May 19^th episode of Future Scream Machines was filmed during last year’s IAAPA trade show, the world’s largest amusement association.

IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) was the setting for the Travel Channel where many industry professionals, including Extreme Engineering and their mobile zip line, were filmed. Jeff Wilson, CEO of Extreme Engineering states, “It was an honor to be a part of the Travel Channel and represent IAAPA. We had a blast putting the crew on the mobile zip line.” Extreme Engineering’s mobile zip line, the Fly Wire, won a technology award at the industry trade show. “The Fly Wire mobile zip line, is the future of amusement zip lines. Participants can go 21MPH across a football field in just 15 seconds,” states Philip Wilson, V.P. of Marketing with Extreme Engineering. This will be the first time Future Scream Machines demonstrates a mobile zip line on its TV show.

Extreme Engineering built the very first portable zip line 10 years ago and is the largest supplier in a safe, mobile zip line solution to the entertainment market. For more information on the mobile zip line please visit Extreme Engineering’s website at www.extremeengineering.com. For more information on the Travel Channel visit www.travelchannel.com.

Posted in Adventure Products, Mobile Rock Climbing Walls, Uncategorized, Zip Lines |

Baseball Team to get Mobile Zip Line

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Philip Wilson

Fly Wire Zip Line showing participant zip lining up to 20MPH.

Bandits Adding Mobile Zip line by Extreme Engineering for 2013.

Extreme Engineering, the largest supplier in, zip lines, climbing walls, Extreme Airs™ and adventure products in the world, will be providing the Quad Cities River Bandits with a mobile zip line. The Bandits will be one of the first minor league baseball teams to have a portable zip line attraction. They will also be adding a 25-foot climbing wall to enhance their family-friendly fun experience at the ballpark. “We are always looking for creative ways that families can enjoy affordable family fun and make memorable experiences at our ballpark, and the new amusement rides will be fantastic, unique, and affordable entertainment for the entire community to enjoy every night of the week,” said River Bandits owner and Main Street Amusements president Dave Heller. “All of these great attractions will highlight the ballpark and the Quad Cities as a one-of-a-kind destination for inexpensive family fun!”

“The Fly Wire™ zip lines are going to not only provide additional thrills at the ballpark, but a great view of the baseball field,” said Matt Rehnstrom, sales account manager for Extreme Engineering. “The zip lines will be a great promotional vehicle and exciting attraction for the fans in the Quad Cities. The Fly Wire™ Zip line, unlike any other mobile zip line product, uses patented safety features, such as “Decelinator™” and Auto-Zip™ technologies that safely slow and lower zip liners to the ground. “

This product has been a huge success to our customers, generating serious revenue and providing a fast and safe mobile zip line solution to the industry,” says Philip Wilson, V.P. of Marketing with Extreme Engineering. Extreme Engineering built the very first portable zip line 10 years ago and is the largest supplier in a safe, mobile zip line solution to the entertainment market.

For more information on the mobile zip line for the Quad Cities franchise visit their official website at www.riverbandits.com. If you would like more information on Extreme Engineering and its mobile zip line visit www.extremeengineering.com

Posted in Adventure Products, Mobile Rock Climbing Walls, Zip Lines |

Fly Wire™ Zip Line at this year’s Indy 500

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Philip Wilson

Extreme Engineering Fly Wire Zip Line

RACE FANS EXPERIENCE ACCELERATION & EXHILARATION AT THIS YEAR’S INDY 500

Extreme Engineering Fly Wire™ Zip Line Debuts In Snake Pit
Indianapolis, Indiana

The Snake Pit at this year’s Indianapolis 500 will feature, for the first time ever, a 220-foot Portable Zip Line by Extreme Engineering. A Moon Jump 4U, Inc., a division of AMJ Spectacular Events, will be operating the Extreme Engineering zip line during the Indy 500 race. Fans will have a unique view from the 3-story tall structure, and at speeds of over 20 mph, the Fly Wire™ Zip Line will add to the exhilaration of an already exciting day. The fun isn’t restricted to kids anyone weighing between 50 and 250 lbs is eligible to ride.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been considering a zip line since last year, and not surprisingly, safety was the number one concern. They considered several different vendors and manufacturers, and finally settled on AMJ Spectacular Events, from the Chicago area, Fly Wire™ Zip Line. AMJSE has a strong record of safety, and prior experience at big venues from Colts Stadium to The Oprah Show. The Extreme Engineering zip line will be available from 8 AM to 3 PM on the day of the race. The ride will be free and accommodates two people at a time, each on their own zip line.

Posted in Adventure Products, Zip Lines | Tagged Extreme Engineering, Fly Wire Zip LIne, indy 500, zip line, zip lining |

Zip line with Extreme Engineering during Spring Break at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Philip Wilson

Fly Wire™ Zip Line at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Extreme Engineering, the largest supplier in climbing walls, zip lines, Extreme Airs™ and adventure products in the world, will be operating the award winning and thrilling Fly Wire™ Zip Line at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during Spring break.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, located in Santa Cruz California, has been operating since 1907 and is recognized as the best seaside park in the world. Philip Wilson, Director of Marketing states, “Spring break at Santa Cruz will bring over 100,000 visitors. The zip line will provide an amazing view of the boardwalk and pier!”

“Spring break visitors to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk will have a new attraction to thrill them – - a 300-foot zip line over Main Beach” (Santa Cruz Sentinel). Guests can expect to see the Fly Wire™ Zip Line in during during March 23rd through April 7th. “Our Fly Wire™ Zip Line system really outshines other ziplines. It provides the maximum amount of thrills and quick cycles for entertainment environments…no one can come even close on the safety, speed and cycle times of the Fly Wire™,” states Matt Rehnstrom, sales account manager with Extreme Engineering.

The Fly Wire’s™ award winning technology, the Decelinator™ will not just provide a fun ride but a safe experience at all times. The Decelinator™, included with every Fly Wire™ Zip Line, is a proprietary device that slows zip-liners at the end of a zip line ride while keeping them safely off of the ground. “ No other zip line in the world offers these safety features,” states Wilson.

“The Fly Wire™ Zip Line, unlike any other zip line product, uses many of our patented safety features, such as our “Decelinator™” and Auto-Zip™ technology” replies Rehnstrom “Best of all this product has been a huge success to our customers, generating serious revenue and providing a fast and safe zip line solution to the industry.” Extreme Engineering built the very first portable zip line for the amusement industry 10 years ago. “Two amazing companies, one amazing event is going to provide incredible results! We can’t wait to get a zip line on the beach” states Wilson. “This is one engineered amusement ride,” says Rehnstrom.

Posted in Adventure Products, Zip Lines | Tagged beach, eco toursim, Extreme Engineering, Fly Wire, resorts, zip line, ziplining |

Non-Extreme Engineering mobile climbing wall injures little girl

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Philip Wilson

The Miami Marlins have been busy filtering questions from a climbing wall accident that caused an 11-year-old girl to fall 18 feet to the ground. News stations across the nation have been reporting the horrific video footage showing a climbing wall drop a little girl to the concrete floor, resulting in a concussion and serious back trauma. It was confirmed that the climbing wall was not an Extreme Engineering climbing wall. Video footage, filmed from the little girl’s father’s camera phone, caught what seemed to be a cable failure on the belay device.

Jeff Wilson, president of Extreme Engineering
and the patent holder of mobile climbing walls stated, “Our thoughts are with the little girl and her family. I can’t speak for the climbing wall company in question, but I can say that we are proud of Extreme Engineering’s safety track record and the reliability of our engineered equipment. With over 17 years in manufacturing and designing climbing wall devices and other amusement equipment, we are proactive in maintaining safety, and educating our customers so they can continue to maintain their Extreme products with safety in mind.”

The climbing wall incident has been reported on ABC News, Good Morning America and NBC. Jeff Davis, the father to the little girl (Emily) who fell from the climbing wall stated, “I just wanted to know she was breathing.” (Report from ABC News). The media has claimed that there was a harness failure but this is extremely rare and most likely not the probable cause. “Based off the video footage it seems it was either a cable failure due to lack of maintenance or a mechanical failure in the auto-belay design. It is still hard to determine on the short video clip but I’m certain it was not the harness,” says Wilson. Extreme Engineering is providing assistance on the accident and available for an expert opinion on the failure. “Although this is not an Extreme Engineering product, I am available to answer any questions on mobile climbing walls, auto-belay systems and how this could have been prevented…my goal is to continue to keep the industry safe,” says Wilson.

Jeff Wilson serves as a committee member on the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) ASTM F24 and also has served as an expert witness on various cases that focused on mechanical failures. Being the patent holder and inventor of the mobile climbing wall, auto-belay and other amusement devices, Wilson has become a resource in climbing wall safety and design. Extreme Engineering is also offering to review the climbing wall that caused the accident with a full report of what failed and caused the little girl to fall. “It angers me when there are companies build inferior products that are not safe. There is a reason why products are engineered and designed a certain way. Not everyone can build a safe, reliable product…I hate seeing the public get hurt especially if it could have been easily avoided,” explains Wilson.

News reports state that the little girl suffered a concussion and serious bruising, but luckily no broken bones or internal organ damage. She is now talking and has started walking again.

With 4 best new product and 6 total industry awards in the entertainment industry, Extreme Engineering has proven to a premier provider in zip lines, climbing walls and other extreme, interactive products. Jeff Wilson is a mechanical engineer with over a dozen patents in the amusement, medical and aeronautical industry. For more information on climbing wall safety and design please feel free to email info@extremeengineering.com. The media is welcome to contact us. Please feel free to visit www.extremeengineering.com. We have full operating manuals, service bulletins and other safety related documents available online.

Posted in Adventure Products, Mobile Rock Climbing Walls | Tagged Amusement equipment safety, avoidable accident, climbing wall accident, climbing wall injury, climbing wall injury prevention, climbing wall safety, climbing walls, Marlin Park accident, safety |

Winter Skiing and Summer Zip Line fun at the 50th Anniversary NSAA ( National Ski Areas Association ) Trade Show.

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Philip Wilson

As the world leader in climbing walls, zip lines, jumper systems and adventure products, it was imperative that we attend the NSAA ( National Ski Areas Association ) 50th Anniversary trade show in San Antonio, Texas. We just simply had to be there!

“Ski resorts, such as Heavenly, Keystone and Squaw Valley, are looking for ways to expand their operating season by having summer activities. Zip lines have become a very popular attraction for this market,” states Philip Wilson, Director of Marketing with Extreme Engineering.

To put it simply, they need us! With over 300 ski resorts nationwide, Extreme Engineering’s zip lines, including the award winning Zippin Zone™ zip line, climbing walls, Extreme Air™ jumper systems and other products are the perfect solution to ski resorts summer operations. Winter skiing and Summer zippin’ is going to be the buzz.

“Expanding the operational cycle is crucial for ski resorts. Having summer activities and using Extreme Engineering products, like zip lines and climbing walls, offer a fantastic ROI and an innovative, exciting way to promote resorts,” states Ryan Lucia, Sales Manager with Extreme Engineering.

NSAA in San Antonio this month attracted over 5,000 attendees from the ski market. Extreme Engineering was one of many exhibitors offering products to the ski industry. “I already have several large ski resorts ready to have zip lines at their facilities this summer,” said Lucia.

Posted in Adventure Products | Tagged adventure products, climbing walls, Extreme Air Jumper system, IAAPA best product, NSAA, Ski resorts, Ziplines, Zippin Zone |

Record size booth at IAAPA 2012 for Extreme Engineering

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Philip Wilson

Because BIG is just plain not big enough for us here at Extreme Engineering, this year’s IAAPA in Orlando Florida will be a GRAND experience in our record size booth.

Already record breakers and a world leader in climbing walls, zip lines, jumper systems and adventure products, we at Extreme Engineering have officially signed up for a record size booth space during this year’s IAAPA in Orlando Florida.

“We decided to go much bigger at IAAPA. We will have both a 50′ x 60′ booth indoors and a 10′ x 300′ booth space at the outside entrance to display the new 300 foot long zip line,” states Philip Wilson, Director of Marketing with Extreme Engineering.

So much space, too little time

With 6,000 square feet of exhibit space, Extreme Engineering will have climbing walls, the Extreme Air™ jumper system, a new inflatable Balloon Battles™ and two zip lines on display.

“Now, with all the space, we can fully demonstrate all of the features of our exciting product line,” explains Ryan Lucia, Sales Manager with Extreme Engineering.

Philip Wilson is also on the booth allocation committee with IAAPA and spent two busy days in the Washington DC area placing exhibitors on the show floor.

“IAAPA has made history and broke the record on most exhibit space sold for 2012.

The show is already 86% sold out with an anticipated 23,000 attendees coming to the show,” says Wilson. Extreme Engineering will be ready for 2012 with two new zip line models, a new climbing wall system, Balloon Battles™ and Extreme Air™ Jumper system. “The attendees will be blown away,” says Lucia.

About IAAPA

This will be our 17th year exhibiting at IAAPA and bringing in the fun with record breaking zip lines, climbing walls, jumpers, water cannons and other adventure products. IAAPA is the world’s largest amusement organization, hosting the one of the top 5 “must attend” trade shows. With over a million square feet, nine square miles, of exhibit space there is no show in the world like it. Extreme Engineering will be ready to take on the large crowds and provide the excitement with all of their climbing walls, zip lines and adventure products.

Come see us at the show! Booth 3800 indoor and 8101 outdoor
Register for IAAPA or contact us for more information at info@extremeengineering.com or drop us a note on our website!

Posted in Adventure Products | Tagged adventure products, Balloon Battles, climbing walls, Extreme Air Jumper system, IAAPA best product, IAAPA record booth size, Splash Blast, Ziplines, Zippin Zone |

Zippin Zone ziplines first annual training at Extreme Engineering

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Philip Wilson

Extreme Engineering is at it again, only this time, they’re letting you in on all the fun by hosting their first annual training event. They continue being the leader in climbing walls, ziplines, Extreme Airs and jumper products, were awarded their sixth award at the 2011 IAAPA trade show and have experienced tremendous growth and popularity from the new Zippin Zone™ zipline.

“The training session will be a great opportunity for zipline customers and potential buyers to see the latest trends in zipline safety and design. We will be hosting a 3 day event that will cover ziplines and also debut our other Award Winning products. This will be an exciting event providing education, customer networking, celebrations and an exclusive customer appreciation discount on all of our adventure products!”
Philip Wilson, Director of Marketing.

The mobile and stationary zipline solution! The fun packed event will take place at Extreme Engineering’s factory in Newcastle, California March 21st through March 22nd, 2012. Extreme Engineering will offer an extensive training session on the new Zippin Zone™ zipline. New products such as the Balloon Battles and the latest product the Splash Blast™ will also be on display during the event.

Extreme Engineering’s training session will include a panel of operational experts, engineers, and marketing professionals. This is a perfect opportunity for the amusement industry to attend a safety and educational event hosted by a manufacturer. Anyone looking for education on ziplines, climbing walls, Balloon Battles, Spider Climbs, Extreme Air jumpers and auto-belays should attend the safety session.

For more event information contact Extreme Engineering at 916-663-1560 for details.

Posted in Adventure Products | Tagged adventure products, Balloon Battles, IAAPA best product, Splash Blast, zipline training, Ziplines, Zippin Zone |

Record breaking 6th IAAPA industry award win for Extreme Engineering

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Philip Wilson

Being the leader in climbing walls, ziplines, Extreme Airs and jumper products, reaching record heights is nothing new for Extreme Engineering, but at IAAPA we’re making history with our record breaking sixth consecutive award at the 2011 IAAPA trade show!

“I was in complete shock. I didn’t expect an award this year, especially after winning 5 awards,” stated Philip Wilson, Director of Marketing with Extreme Engineering.

Worlds First Water Balloon Cannons “This is the best show on record! The new Zippin Zone™ zipline, Balloon Battles and Extreme Air jumpers were a huge hit, earning us the most deposits at an IAAPA trade show.” Ryan Lucia, sales manager.

With a little help from IAAPA, local news stations and the industry press, the Zippin Zone zipline and Balloon Battles were definitely centers of attention during the 4 days of the show. It’s very clear to us from the results of this year’s IAAPA, that the amusement industry is heading in a positive direction and with 4 best new product and 6 total industry awards, we have proven to be a serious contender at IAAPA and acknowledged by a fast growing, profitable industry!

Rocking the world since 1995!

Posted in Adventure Products | Tagged adventure products, Balloon Battles, Extreme Air Jumpers, IAAPA, IAAPA expo, In line Jumpers, non inflatable adventure products, Ziplines |

Space Center Houston Purchased In Line Jumpers from Extreme Engineering

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Philip Wilson

The president of Extreme Engineering, Jeff Wilson, flew to Space Center Houston last week to provide training on their purchase of two new In Line Jumpers. Extreme Engineering’s In Line Jumpers were purchased by Space Center Houston to support new activities offered by the Education Department. The award winning In Line Jumper is another exciting product, like Extreme Engineering’s climbing walls and Cannonball Air Blasters, that are used for amusement and educational programs.

The staff fell in love with the exciting In Line Jumper, allowing participants to launch up to 24 feet in the air while doing flips! The optional foam boards allowed the participants to simulate snow or wake boarding tricks on the inflatable jumper pads. Extreme Engineering has provided Space Center Houston with climbing walls on previous projects. Visit Extreme Engineering’s Facebook or Blog for customer updates and new production information on the Cannonball Air Blasters.

Extreme Engineering Provides In line jumpers to NASA

Posted in Adventure Products | Tagged In line Jumpers, NASA, Space Center Houston, Training products |

Travel Channel Hosts Mobile Zip Line.

Baseball Team to get Mobile Zip Line

Fly Wire™ Zip Line at this year’s Indy 500

Zip line with Extreme Engineering during Spring Break at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Non-Extreme Engineering mobile climbing wall injures little girl

Winter Skiing and Summer Zip Line fun at the 50th Anniversary NSAA ( National Ski Areas Association ) Trade Show.

Record size booth at IAAPA 2012 for Extreme Engineering

So much space, too little time

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