CENTER DISMOUNT - The center dismount is hung with a considerable belly or drape in the cable. The passenger launches and speeds down to the center then starts up the other side. The passenger slows to a stop before reaching the end of the cable and slides back down to the low point (not always the center) where they are dismounted using a ladder or removable platform. Center dismount zips can be as long as 5,000 feet without specialized equipment. The weight of the rider, trolley type, and wind speed are not significant factors for center dismount zips.