The 6 Best Zipline Pulleys (2023 reviews)

The fusion climb zipline pulley is long-lasting, rigid and fits well with your regular usage like a dream. If your future plans are to build a zip line whether beginner or a full-scale long-haul line this IS a GREAT choice of trolley f. This pulley accomodates a 9-13mm cable. It utilizes a 3/8" galvanized steel cable capable of 10, 000 pounds of break strength. It is great for zipline with a seat-type attachment.

The Handles are designed purely for keeping body straight while in the harness. It is designed with at least a 2x safety factor. The pulley can be used with a preset cable and it does come assembled.

Why We Like This:

Easy to remove from the line and store
Great product for ziplines, and best when you jump in water
Very nice heavy weight steel construction
Well built and easy to install or remove

Best For tree climber: Ctsc Zipline Pulley

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate pulley. The ctsc zipline pulley is exactly that - it's a simple pulley that hits all the right notes. It is an excellent trolley. It is designed for fast and safe ball bearing pulley. It is single bearing per wheel with 2 wheels and 2 bearings. It's heavy (stainless steel rather than the aluminum that's the standard with these things) and feels very solid and well-made. It is made in indonesia and spins very smooth.

The carabiner is regular steel, and therefore it will rust if left outside. This one is much higher quality and travels faster down the zipline than the one that comes with the kit.

Why We Like This:

Very solid equipment for a zipe line
Stainless steel, this is an excellent pulley
Works great and can be removed from line without taking it down
Easy on and off assy, comes with heavy duty carabiner

Best With handle: Lixada Zipline Pulley

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Not everyone likes to purchase pulley for their daily purpose, but the lixada zipline pulley would be an anomoly. This one is on a 50’ one that’s 7’ of the ground so for the setup it’s great. It works better than a single pulley. You can put this pulley onto a tight line without access to either end. It is a professional equipment for climbing, rescue, aloft work, engineering, caving, etc. It's very quiet, even on steel cable and provides a faster ride across the back yard.

This one works great so far, and glides down the zip line very smoothly. It just rest on top and stays connected by the weight of what you hook up to the trolley. It is perfect for fast rigging in tight spaces.

Why We Like This:

Worked well for a 120' zip line using 5/16" galvanized cable
Small, perfect for fast rigging in tight spaces
Lot of satisfied buyers

Best With Steel Cable: Ito Rocky Zipline Pulley

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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention ito rocky zipline pulley for daily purpose. This is used for a zipline trolley for a backyard zipline. It has aluminum side plates with smooth rounded edges, two aluminum alloy steel sheaves with sealed stainless steel ball bearings prevent from twisting, thus providing higher speed, efficiency and safety. It provides great smooth rotation and efficient performance.

This trolley rides smoothly on the 1/4" cable that works well between 2 trees. It has holes for easily clipping carabiners, flexible enough for you to set your preferred zipline mode. It is compatible with cable sizes 1/4" - 1/2" in diameter / 1/2inch. Stainless steel bearings make these two trolleys run very smoothly.

Why We Like This:

Self-lubricating for smooth rotation and high speed
Good investment for long term

Best For mechanical advantage: Newdoar Zipline Pulley

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There are two types of tandem double speed pulley available to choose from newdoar depending on the different material of pulley. It features durable, smooth stainless steel wheels and ball bearings for crossing cables. Even with months out in the weather it has performed flawlessly and keeps the kids busy gliding through the backyard.

The Climbing zipline pulley is sturdy enough to support up to 25 kn(5511 lb)(2500 kg), so it can guarantee your safety. Adopted hot-forged aluminum-magnesium alloy shell(not included ball bearing), this tandem double pulley is very lightweight and durable, making it portable for your outdoor adventure activities. It is great as a replacement truck on an existing zip line. It is suitable for climbing, rescue, work and other activities at heights.

Why We Like This:

Make the load effortless on big projects with newdoar tandem double pulley
Lot of satisfied buyers

Best With carabiner: Youngneer Zipline Pulley

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Not everyone likes to purchase pulley for their daily purpose, but the youngneer zipline pulley would be an anomoly. This carabiner makes your backyard zipline, swing seats, and baby bouncer setting very easy. It is designed for rope and cable. The feeder is easly pulled in/out using a paracord continous loop. This is so much sturdier and faster. It sets on the line and works great. This is made the same width as the rollers so you can't use too big a cable. It provides great smooth rotation.

Why We Like This:

Glides smooth and never gets stuck
Easy operation and comes with the proper oval shape carabiner
Feels super sturdy on and off the cable