Rope climbing pyramids for playgrounds

Rope climbing pyramids for playgrounds : notre sélection professionnelle

The rope climbing pyramid is the classic of playground climbing: a central mast, armoured rope stays and a silhouette that reads from a distance. The range is graded by height, from HATI at 2.4 m through PHOBOS, CALYPSO and NIX at 3 m to MIMAS at 3.6 m and above, so the model can be matched to the age of the children and to the space available.

Choosing a height

Height is the deciding variable. It sets the free height of fall, and therefore the impact attenuating surface required to EN 1177, and it also sets the diameter of the safety zone, since the stays spread outwards from the mast. A 2.4 m pyramid can be placed on a modest school yard; a 3.6 m model needs a genuine park footprint and a surfacing budget to match. Sixteen models are listed, which gives a workable step between those two extremes.

Construction and standards

Armoured rope over a steel core keeps the stays under tension in free public access, and the connectors are designed for outdoor service. The models answer EN 1176. Each pyramid has its own free height of fall, and the corresponding surface and safety zone are shown on the layout plan issued with the quotation. Installation is carried out in France.

Height class	Typical placement	Surfacing consequence
Around 2.4 m	School yards, small residential areas	Lowest EN 1177 requirement of the range
Around 3 m	Municipal parks, campsites, holiday villages	Intermediate surface depth over a wider zone
3.6 m and above	Large parks and destination playgrounds	Highest EN 1177 requirement and largest surfaced area

Frequently asked questions

Which height suits younger children?

The lower models are the usual answer where under sevens are the main users. The layout study confirms the choice against your site and supervision arrangements.