Do you want to know how to make a rope climbing wall? A rope climbing wall is a good addition to a training field for any age. It can have the shape of a net over a flat surface or a single rope over a wood or steel wall. Depending on the surface's angle and the availability of holds, the level of difficulty will vary.
To build a rope climbing wall you will need:
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A structure to hold the wall. It can be a regular thick wall or another type of pipe or steel structure. Make sure no sharp ends show, to avoid the risk of injury.
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A rope or a net, depending on the need of challenging exercises.
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A small piece of empty terrain to land on in case of a fall.
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A set of stairs to go down from the top of the wall.
The steps to build a rope climbing wall are:
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Choose a wall or structure that will form the route.
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Establish an anchor at the top of the route. This is the place that must hold the weight of the climber.
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If using a net, you will need multiple anchors. Make sure all of them are of good quality.
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Depending on how tight is the net, the difficulty of the climb will be different.
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Clear the base of the climb. Double check for hard or sharp objects to minimize the risk of injury.
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Double check along the route for sharp edges, splinters or nails.
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Place a rope guiding ring right on top of the climb. Sometime,s the anchor is further up from the top of the climb, thus letting the rope move a lot and eventually falling aside the route. With a guiding ring, you can make the rope stay in place.
Tips:
Always instruct users on basic safety procedures before allowing any climbs.
Make sure that the route is not wet or dusty before using.
