Description
BYSSUS is the largest single structure in the marine-themed rope family: 18.0 m long, 12.7 m wide and 5.1 m high. A dense network of nets and cordage connects multiple platforms through rope bridges, producing the kind of continuous horizontal journey that keeps older children moving for far longer than a single climbing tower does.
What sets BYSSUS apart
- Reinforced stainless steel structural posts across an 18 m span
- A dense multi-level net network rather than isolated climbing faces
- Multiple play platforms linked by bridges, so routes loop instead of dead-ending
- Heavy lifting equipment required for installation
A procurement view
A structure of this size is normally the anchor of a wider tender package. Three figures drive the cost model: the 21.5 x 16.6 m reserved zone, the 3.0 m free height of fall that dictates the surfacing build-up, and the 1.0 m foundation depth that sets the excavation and concrete volume. Getting those three into the cost plan at concept stage avoids the value-engineering exercise that so often strips a scheme back after tender.
Materials
Reinforced stainless steel posts; 18 mm polyamide rope with a braided galvanised steel core, cut resistant and UV stabilised; aluminium and stainless steel connectors; HPL decorative panels; high-strength concrete foundations.
Technical specification
| Reference (SKU) | LIF-BYSSUS-1333 |
|---|---|
| Overall dimensions | 18.0 x 12.7 x 5.1 m (L x W x H) |
| Minimum safety area | 21.5 x 16.6 m |
| Age range | 3 to 14 years |
| Free height of fall | 3.0 m |
| Foundation depth | 1.0 m |
| Frame | Reinforced stainless steel posts; 18 mm polyamide rope with braided galvanised steel core |
| Finish | Aluminium and stainless steel connectors, HPL decorative panels |
| Standard | EN 1176 |
| Price | On request – project quotation within 24 business hours |
Frequently asked questions
What lifting plant is needed on site?
Assembly of an 18 m structure calls for heavy lifting equipment and a hardstanding or matted route to the working area. We confirm the plant schedule after reviewing site access, because a restricted entrance is the single most common cause of programme slippage on projects of this size.
Does the 3.0 m fall height rule out loose-fill surfacing?
Not necessarily, but the required depth increases with fall height and loose fill needs regular topping up and raking to keep performing. Many operators prefer a bonded surface under a structure of this value to avoid the recurring maintenance.
How does BYSSUS compare with TARGIONA?
TARGIONA is squarer at 15.0 x 13.2 m with a 2.6 m fall height; BYSSUS is longer, taller and reaches 3.0 m, with bridge-linked platforms that suit a linear park or a long riverside plot.
Send us the plot dimensions, the access constraints and your surfacing preference, and we will return a full costed proposal. Explore the rope play sets range or request a quote.










