Types of Ropes Course

RCD Freestanding Rectangular Ropes Courses

Price Range: £27,700 - £40,000

 

This is a freestanding design (negating the need for any guy cables).

The structure:

 

  • Conforms to EN: 12572 (for artificial climbing structures)
  • Meets the requirements of the prEN: 15567 for Ropes Courses
  • Designed to address Working at Height Legislation - in terms of appropriate access for instructors
  • Standard dimensions. Poles 13 metres above the ground. Higher and lower structures possible
  • Steel finish can be painted or galvanised. Latter recommended for longevity but is marginally more expensive (details overleaf)
  • Belay beams in place of cables minimise the need for maintenance and maximise the number of team elements. Additionally, belay beams enable the structure to be freestanding and eliminate the need for the same daily inspections that are required with cable
  • Designed to be used by up to 6 groups of 12 people simultaneously
  • Is generally designed to prohibit unauthorised access for the first 3 metres when the ropes course is not in use (a security type fence, however, will achieve the same outcome)
  • Safety signs included
  • Tested belay and ground anchors included
  • 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.
  • Poles can now be mounted above the ground to maximise longevity. New EU regulations pertaining to timber treatment have reduced the effectiveness of the presevation process. The new pole mounting method, adopted by RCD, is expected to provide 20 years of life expectancy under normal circumstances.

 

High Elements Can Include:

 

  • Jacob’s Ladder – Two Jacob’s Ladders can be installed to provide a wider range of challenge
  • High All Aboard
  • Peg Pole Climb
  • Leap of Faith
  • Crate Challenge
  • High See Saw
  • Shaylor Struggle
  • Inclined Log
  • Postman’s Walk
  • Multi Vine
  • Step Across

Costs:

 

  
  • Price range (depending on elements)
  • Finished ground covering
  • £27,700 - £35,000
  • £3,470
   

Additional Options:

 

  
  • 3G Swing.  Provides a 22 metre pendulum! 
  • RCD Zip Wire subject to site visit
  • POWERFAN™ 
  • Abseil Platform 
  • Post & Rail Fencing - around perimeter 
  • Security Fencing
  • Above ground pole mounting
  • £5,800
  • POA
  • POA
  • POA
  • £2,700
  • £3,300
  • £1,950 - £2,200