Description
Hydra carries seven suspended play modules on nine steel masts across a 16.6 x 7.5 m plot, and adds two tube slides. It is the only long, narrow set in the mast range with enclosed descents at both ends of the run.
Two tube slides on a low structure
Tube slides usually come with height. Hydra stands 3.3 m and still has two of them, which matters on sites where a tall tower would be refused but an enclosed slide is exactly what children ask for. Two of them, at different points along a 16.6 m run, also mean the structure has two exits rather than one bottleneck.
- Nine steel masts supporting seven suspended play modules
- Two tube slides
A long, shallow footprint
At 16.6 x 7.5 m with a 21.1 x 12.5 m safety area, Hydra suits a plot that is long and shallow — a boundary strip, the edge of a sports field, a linear park. Seven modules in sequence give children a route to work along rather than a cluster to circle.
Materials and installation
Hot-dip galvanised steel masts, nets in braided polyamide rope, reinforced concrete foundations at 1.0 m depth. Heavy plant access is required for installation.
Surfacing
The free height of fall is 2.85 m, so the impact area requires an impact-attenuating surface certified to EN 1177 for a critical fall height of at least 2.85 m across the whole safety area. The equipment itself is certified to EN 1176-1:2017 by an independent certification body; the surfacing is governed by EN 1177 and specified separately.
Technical specification
| Reference / SKU | LIF-HYDRA-127-2020 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 16.6 x 7.5 x 3.3 m |
| Age range | 5 to 14 years |
| Free height of fall | 2.85 m |
| Safety area | 21.1 x 12.5 m minimum |
| Foundation depth | 1.0 m, reinforced concrete |
| Frame | Hot-dip galvanised steel masts |
| Finish | Braided polyamide rope nets |
| Standard | EN 1176-1:2017, independently certified |
| Price | On request — project quotation within 24 business hours |
Frequently asked questions
Do tube slides need extra inspection?
They need internal inspection, which an open slide does not. Check the bore for debris, graffiti and joint condition as part of the routine visual inspection — an enclosed slide hides what an open one displays.
Why does the safety area extend 5 m beyond the structure width?
Free space is set by the fall height and by the slide run-outs, not by the frame outline. Slide exits in particular need clearance beyond the structure.
Can Hydra be ordered without one of the slides?
Yes, though that removes one of the two exits and concentrates traffic. The safety area changes, so a revised siting drawing is issued.
Send us the length and depth of the plot, ground conditions and access details, and we will return a costed proposal with the siting drawing for Hydra within 24 business hours.










