Rope play configuration no. 43 – dome and rope balance structure

In brief — Rope play configuration no. 43: dimensions 1720 × 910 × 440 cm, material hot-dip galvanised steel, free fall height 3,0 m, age range 5 to 14 years, standards EN 1176-1:2017-12, certification certificate of conformity from an independent certification body, price on quotation.

Rope play configuration no. 43 is a three-element layout that puts balance at the centre of the design: a rope play dome, a transition walkway and a dedicated rope balance structure, across 17.2 x 9.1 m.

Balance as the main event

Most playgrounds treat balance as something children do on the way to somewhere else — a wobbly bridge between two platforms. Here it is a structure in its own right. Sustained work on an unstable rope surface develops the ankle, core and postural control that a fixed deck never asks for, and it is the play value most often missing from equipment that emphasises climbing and sliding.

• Rope play dome
• Transition walkway
• Rope balance structure

Colour choice

The steel is hot-dip galvanised and then powder-coated, with a wide range of colours available. Confirm the choice at order stage: coating is a factory process applied before delivery, and the galvanising underneath means a scratched coat is a cosmetic matter rather than a corrosion risk.

Installation and free space

Heavy plant access is required for installation and foundations run to 1.0 m depth. The falling space and free space around the equipment are set by EN 1176-1 and are shown on the siting drawing; the performance of the surface that sits inside that area is a separate matter, governed by EN 1177.

Surfacing

The free height of fall is 3.0 m, so the impact area requires an impact-attenuating surface certified to EN 1177 for a critical fall height of at least 3.0 m across the 20.9 x 12.7 m safety area. The equipment itself is certified to PN EN 1176-1:2017-12 by an independent certification body.

Technical specification

Frequently asked questions

Is a balance structure suitable for children with limited coordination?

It is the reason to install one. Rope balance elements are self-grading: a child can hold on with both hands and take small steps, or cross unaided, on the same equipment. The declared range is 5 to 14 years.

Why does a 4.4 m structure need 1.0 m foundations?

Tensioned rope elements impose horizontal loads on the posts that are independent of height. Foundation depth reflects those loads.

What does EN 1176-1 govern here, and what does EN 1177?

EN 1176-1 sets the safety requirements for the equipment itself, including the free space and falling space around it. EN 1177 sets the test method and performance for the impact-attenuating surface within that area. They are two separate items in a specification.

Send us the plot dimensions, colour requirements and surfacing intentions, and we will return a costed proposal with a scaled siting drawing within 24 business hours.