Measuring more than 1.76 miles (2.8 km) in length, the United Arab Emirates’ Jebel Jais Flight is the longest zipline in the world. In fact, it is over 2000 feet (610 meters) longer than the previous record holder. In this video, you’ll get a first hand look at this incredibly long thrill ride, getting a sense of what it is like to ride it for yourself.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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