Description
CHARA is the mid-sized member of the marine-themed rope family: 7.0 x 6.6 m on plan, 3.4 m high, and approved for children from 0 to 14 years. It is the unit specifiers reach for when a site needs a proper climbing structure but the visitor profile runs from pushchairs to primary-school leavers.
Designed for mixed-age visitors
- Climbing nets on several faces, so children choose a route that matches their confidence
- A raised play platform that acts as the destination and the meeting point
- A secure access point dimensioned for the youngest users
- A free height of fall limited to 1.0 m across the whole unit
The practical consequence is that a parent with a two-year-old and an eight-year-old does not have to split their attention between two separate pieces of equipment. On camping and holiday-village sites, where families arrive as a group, that single-unit approach reduces both the footprint and the supervision burden.
Materials and weathering
Stainless steel posts support 18 mm polyamide rope with a braided galvanised steel core, cut resistant and UV stabilised, assembled with aluminium and stainless steel connectors. Decorative parts are HPL panels, chosen for impact and weather resistance. Foundations are high-strength concrete at 0.6 m depth. Coastal and near-coastal sites are a common destination for this range, and stainless posts remove the corrosion maintenance that painted steel would demand in salt-laden air.
Technical specification
| Reference (SKU) | LIF-CHARA-1337 |
|---|---|
| Overall dimensions | 7.0 x 6.6 x 3.4 m (L x W x H) |
| Minimum safety area | 9.7 x 9.2 m |
| Age range | 0 to 14 years |
| Free height of fall | 1.0 m |
| Foundation depth | 0.6 m |
| Frame | 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 area do I need to reserve on the site plan?
9.7 x 9.2 m, which includes the safety zone around the 7.0 x 6.6 m equipment footprint. Keep that rectangle free of benches, planters, kerbs and mature tree trunks.
Is CHARA suitable for a seafront or coastal park?
Yes. The posts are stainless steel and the rope carries a galvanised steel core inside a UV-stabilised polyamide sheath, so the specification is well matched to exposed coastal conditions.
What is the difference between CHARA and the larger ULWA?
They share materials, age range and 1.0 m fall height. ULWA is significantly larger at 8.8 x 8.5 m with additional platforms, so it is the choice for high-footfall sites; CHARA suits a neighbourhood park or a single-school playground.
Give us the plot dimensions and expected footfall and we will confirm which of the two fits your scheme. See the full rope play sets range or request a quote.










