Spring riders for playgrounds
Spring riders for playgrounds: our professional selection
Spring riders are the entry point of any playground for the youngest visitors, and the simplest family to install alongside existing equipment. Twenty-four models are listed: single seat rockers shaped as a ball, a tube or a surfboard, larger collective rockers such as the Gondola, and play routes such as the Labyrinth. A steel spring gives the controlled rocking motion, which is usable from a very early age.
The framework behind our playgrounds and trails
| Standards applied | EN 1176:2015 for playground equipment, EN 16630:2015 for permanently installed outdoor fitness, EN 1177 for impact-attenuating surfacing |
|---|---|
| Certification | Ranges tested and certified by an independent body, TÜV Rheinland on the TRAINER ranges — certificate supplied on request |
| Data published per reference | Age range, free fall height, safety zone, foundation depth and overall dimensions |
| Materials | Hot-dip galvanised and powder-coated steel, stainless steel, HPL and HDPE panels, laminated timber, braided polyamide ropes |
| Impact-attenuating surfacing | Sized from the equipment free fall height, never from its product family |
| Structural warranty | 20 years on steel structures, lifetime on stainless structures manufactured by Light In Fitness |
| Spare parts | Available for at least 20 years after delivery |
| Statutory inspections | Downloadable inspection log, compliant with French decree 96-1136 for public play areas |
| Design and manufacturing | Structures designed in Tours, France and manufactured in Europe — priced quotation within 72 hours |
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Why spring riders are easy to add
Free heights of fall on this family are low, so the EN 1177 impact attenuating requirement is moderate compared with climbing structures. In practice that means a spring rider can often be added to a site whose existing surfacing already meets a higher specification, without extending the surfaced area much. For a school, a campsite or a residential development with a small budget, this is the quickest way to broaden the age range served by an existing playground.
Single, collective and route models
Single seat rockers occupy one child and take the least space. Collective models such as the Gondola seat several children facing each other, which suits sites where social play is the point. Route models such as the Labyrinth combine rocking with a path to follow. All 24 models answer EN 1176, and the layout plan issued with the quotation gives the safety zone and the surfacing area for the models chosen.
| Model family | Capacity | Space required |
|---|---|---|
| Single seat rockers | One child | Smallest footprint of the range |
| Collective rockers such as the Gondola | Several children | Wider safety zone along the rocking axis |
| Play routes such as the Labyrinth | Several children in sequence | Longer zone, laid out as a path |
Frequently asked questions
From what age can a spring rider be used?
The rocking motion is controlled by the spring and is usable by very young children; each model states its intended user group in the technical sheet supplied with the quotation.
Do spring riders need special surfacing?
They still require impact attenuating surfacing to EN 1177, but the low free height of fall keeps that requirement modest.
Can springs be replaced?
Yes, springs and fixings are available as spare parts, which is the usual maintenance item on this family.