Trolley launcher system for ziplines

A launcher for a zipline trolley system with a trolley riding along a zipline, the launcher comprising:

• a body rigidly attached to the zipline;
• first and second arms extending from the body;
• first and second connectors, wherein the first connector is pivotably connected to the first arm, and wherein the second connector is pivotably connected to the second arm;
• first and second pads, wherein the first pad is connected to the first connector, and wherein the second pad is connected to the second connector;
• and
• an actuating portion comprising:
• a sliding member adapted to slidably engage with the body;
• and
• first and second pull arms, wherein the first pull arm is connected to the first connector, and wherein the second pull arm is connected to the second connector;
• wherein when the launcher is in a first configuration, the first and second pads are adapted to hold the trolley in place;
• and
• wherein movement of the sliding member away from the body causes pivotable movement of the first and second connectors and a transition of the launcher to a second configuration, the pivotable movement of the first and second connectors effecting outward movement of the first and second pads and a release of the trolley from the launcher.