Who We Are
Inventors. Manufacturers.
Zipline Operators.
We are dedicated to making the zipline industry safer with intuitive and easy-to-use products. We are Hackwell.
Our Story
Born Out of Necessity
Hackwell started out of necessity. Our partner company, CLIMB Works, had just opened their Gatlinburg, TN operation in early summer of 2010. Their braking system consisted of gravity lines, body positions, and prusik knots.
Like virtually all tree-top, gravity-fed zipline courses, the majority of riders came in great — but there were still some real problems that needed solving: some riders came in too short, causing delays in the tour due to retrievals. And some riders came in too fast.
The Solution
ZIPKEA Changed Everything
Our flagship product, ZIPKEA, solved those two critical issues: riders that came in short could now be easily captured and pulled in. And riders coming in too fast could easily be slowed down, giving us greater peace of mind and helping us sleep better at night.
By solving those two issues, tours became more efficient and operational hours were even extended into the night — now that braking wasn't a worry.
Founded by Inventor Donny Hackett
Donny's vision and dedication to zipline safety live on through the team at Hackwell, who continue to find innovative solutions to make the zipline and ropes course industry safer with intuitive and easy-to-use products.
All products are designed, tested, and manufactured in Nashville, Tennessee.
15+
Years Operating
100+
Courses Equipped
1M+
Riders Braked
0
Failures
Ready to Talk?
We'd love to hear about your operation and help you find the right safety solution.