Constructing
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Configuration : give greater space to
the beginners' section, only 5% to 10% of the surface is to be dedicated
to the expert climbers.
After 1 or 2 years of operation, it is necessary to plan major visual
as well as technical changes to adapt to the technical evolution
of the members. It may be an extension of the gym, or a change in
the angles of the modular surfaces. We do recommend to use modular
surfaces which can be modified independently by the wall manager
(15% of the total climbing surface except for the boulder areas).
Plan inclines and overhangs (1 m to 6 m = 3' to 20' for competitions)
Slab for beginners not necessary, rather plan vertical surfaces
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Width : give it greater importance, for
it determines the largest number of participants possible : 1.20
m (4') to 1.50 m (5') wide = one route for a pair climber/belayer
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Average height : 10 m to 15 m (33' to
50')
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Number of protruding holds : 10 / sq.
m (1 / sq. ft) to be able to set several routes on the same wall
section
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Support : whether the available support
is a concrete wall, a breeze block wall, a steel frame, timber columns
or other, there is always a possibility to adapt a corresponding
climbing wall support. The option of self-standing climbing wall
supports is also a solution
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Crash area : permanent crash mats
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Safety : plan belay anchor systems on
the floor, 2.50 m (8') in front of the wall (anchoring case with
removable cap) to allow a sure belaying for beginners
automatic belay systems to attract climbers on their own
draw a red line at a 3 m (10') height to indicate the limit of climbing
without rope belaying (traversing)
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Other fittings / comfort items : lighting
= minimal intensity of 300 lux even / heating and ventilation =
temperature 16°C (60°F) to 18°C (65°F), the hot
air must not accumulate on top of the wall
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Rotterdam : Monte Cervino
(the Netherlands), Toronto : Toronto Climbing Academy (Canada),
Lucerne : Rollerpalast (Switzerland), Maebashi : Wallstreet (Japan),
Imst (Austria), Brussels : Winner's Club (Belgium), Grenoble : Espace
Vertical (France), Oyama : Rock Craft (Japan)
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- design assistance
- advisory consulting / quotation (free of charge, no commitment)
- help for writing the technical specifications (tender document,
etc
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- engineering & technical information (loads on support wall and
floor, information about standards, etc
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Pyramide 's recommendation |
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Plan a separate space for groups ("a
gym in the gym"). Plan a boulder area : surface under 4.50
m (15') high, large overhangs, for climbing without belay, with
deep landing mats
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Kleve (Germany) |
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Product info |
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Monte Cervino-Rotterdam,
The Netherlands
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Product info |
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