Types of Ropes Course

RCD Four Sided Climbing Tower

Price Range: £25,700 - £50,000

 

This provides a climbing facility that addresses the balance between longevity, aesthetic appeal, operational efficiency, flexibility of use and cost.

 

There are a number of different options available (quoted for separately) and can if necessary be implemented at a later stage. The Standard Tower commences at £25,700.  With the inclusion of most of the options this figure can rise to around £50,000. In the list below all the features and aspects marked with an asterisk are provided as standard.

 

  • Meets the requirements of EN: 12572 for artificial climbing structures*
  • Meets the requirements of prEN: 15567 for Ropes Courses*
  • Designed to minimise, in every respect, the need for maintenance*
  • Designed to address Working at Height Legislation in terms of appropriate access for instructors when staircase option not chosen*
  • Tested ground anchors*
  • Ground covering (area 10 metres x 10 metres) – pea gravel with appropriate retainers*. Option for complete ground covering (pea gravel to 150mm minimum with geo-textile membrane and appropriate retainers). This is necessary both from an aesthetic perspective and to ensure operational efficiency
  • Fencing options. Post & rail or security
  • Safety signs*
  • Is a freestanding structure (unless Zip Wire installed)*
  • Aesthetically pleasing, well crafted (fully treated) timber construction*
  • Normal Dimensions (standard):
    • Height to top platform 10 metres*
    • Maximum height of walls can be 12 metres*
    • Tower dimensions 4 metres x 4 metres*
    • Maximum height of poles above the ground 14 metres*
    • Maximum height of roof above ground 16 metres
  • Designed to accommodate a spiral (galvanised) or timber staircase allowing un-belayed access to the top platform or timber staircase
  • Has a life time guarantee on workmanship*
  • Space for up to 3 climbing routes on 4 sides (total 12 routes). One side is inclined.* Additional faces can be inclined and overhangs are possible
  • Standard belay arrangements for either bottom or top rope belaying*
  • Can accommodate an attractive pitched roof with gutters
  • Safety rails around the top platform allowing un-belayed access on to the top platform
  • Unauthorised access to walls can be prohibited when structure is not in use by means of draw bridge or covers
  • Can accommodate the new generation POWERFAN™ designed and tested in accordance with relevant parts of BS: EN: 341 1992 and prEN: 15567 for Ropes Courses
  • Can accommodate an RCD Zip Wire
  • Can accommodate an RCD 3G Swing with a 22 metre pendulum
  • Can accommodate an RCD continuous belay ropes course on rails or cable
  • Lockable door to the tower and store in base*
  • Secure area in the base of the tower.*
  • Can accommodate the same developmental ropes course elements as depicted on RCD All in One product on page 8.

* Standard features

 

Costs:

 

 
  • Standard Cost
  • £25,700+VAT
   

Additional Options

 

 
  • Spiral staircase
  • Timber staircase
  • Roof with guttering
  • POWERFAN™
  • Guard Rails around top platform
  • RCD Zip Wire subject to site visit
  • RCD Abseil Platform 
  • Timber doors to prevent unauthorised access (per face)
  • Safety Sheets to prevent unauthorised access (per face)
  • Post & rail fencing (around perimeter) 
  • Security fencing (2 metre high)
  • Continuous Ropes Course (cable or rail) 
  • Auto Belay (red-points) – budget price for each 
  • Overhanging sections    
  • Additional Inclined Faces (each face)  
  • Lighting inside Tower
  • Above ground pole mounting
  • £14,700+VAT
  • £7,800+VAT
  • £3,300+VAT
  • POA
  • £450+VAT
  • POA
  • POA
  • £770+VAT
  • £420+VAT
  • £1,100+VAT
  • £4,800+VAT
  • POA
  • £1,300+VAT
  • POA
  • 2,300+VAT
  • POA
  • £1,560