Flying Foxes & Cableways
Every park has one piece the kids run to first, and if there is a flying fox, that is it. A commercial flying fox is built for a park or a school, not a backyard: a single line on a Jarrah A-frame with a run up to fifty metres, or a double so two mates can race side by side.
A launch platform with a custom Jarrah deck is available on the single and the double, where the ride should start higher. Explore the range and see what fits your project, and if you have an idea of your own, let us know. We supply and install across WA, and supply nationally with installation drawings for your contractor.
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West Australian Jarrah, steel and rope
Installed across Perth and WA, supplied Australia-wide
Play equipment designed to AS 4685
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long can a flying fox playground run be?
Up to 50 metres. The cable follows the terrain between Jarrah A-frame supports at launch and landing, so the ground does not need to be levelled for the run. The standard catalogue footprint is 22.5 m long, and a run length of up to 50 m is chosen at order. Free height of fall is 1500 mm on every model, so impact-attenuating surfacing is required throughout the designated fall zone.
Are VRI flying foxes single or double?
Both. The Single Flying Fox runs one cable on a Jarrah A-frame. The Double Flying Fox runs two parallel cables, so two children race side by side. It needs a 6 m wide footprint against 4.2 m for a single. Both come with an optional raised Jarrah launch deck, as the Single Flying Fox with Platform and the Double Flying Fox with Platform. Each run hangs a rubber pommel seat as standard, whether you call it a flying fox or a zip line playground.
Is a flying fox the same as a zip line?
Yes. Flying fox and zip line are two names for the same equipment. VRI's commercial flying foxes hang a rubber pommel seat on a steel cable. Jarrah A-frames support the cable at launch and landing, and the run follows the terrain for up to 50 metres. Every model is rated from age 4 and suits schools and parks.
