CLIMBING WALLS DIRECTLY ON BRICK
Placing bolt-on climbing holds directly onto existing brick, block
and concrete walls is the most cost effective type of climbing wall.
Most commonly this system is used in school playgrounds and gyms
and they are typically low level traverse walls or occasionally
higher top rope walls.
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Traverse walls
Traverse walls stay low to the ground and involve climbing
sideways with children’s feet never going above 400mm.
In this fashion quite long climbs can be created (sometimes
up to 20-30m long) and you have a facility that can be used
with minimal supervision within a school. |
Pros
- Low budget
- Minimal supervision
- Makes use of an existing wall
- Good exercise
- Possible for user to install
Cons
- Position of climbing holds is limited
- No upward movement possible
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Top-roping walls
If you have a higher wall you might want to consider a top-roping
wall with bolt-on climbing holds fixed directly on to the
brick / block work. Top-roping is where pre-rigged ropes are
used to protect children as they climb up and then to lower
them back down to the floor again. This is more realistic
than traverse walls and is great for developing teamwork,
confidence and trust in pupils. |
Pros
- Children get to climb high
- Activity is more exciting
- Develops confidence and trust
- Opportunity to develop rope work skills
Cons
- Position of climbing holds is limited
- Supervision needs to be by trained staff
- Specialist equipment necessary
- More expensive than traverse walls
- Structural calculations will be necessary
Further info
More information about the types of fixing used for attaching bolt-on
holds directly to brick/block.
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