THALIA XL Hanging Rope Crossing Module

THALIA XL widens the hanging rope crossing to a 4.24 m post spacing and seven vertical ropes of 1.2 m to 1.9 m. The extra span is not simply more of the same: it lengthens the sequence of holds and increases the number of children the module absorbs in a given break time.

Why the wider span changes the module

On the 3.0 m version a confident child can cross in three or four movements. At 4.24 m with seven ropes the crossing becomes a sustained effort, and fatigue starts to matter. For a school, that difference decides how long the queue is; for a park, it decides whether older children stay with the module or move on to something harder.

• Seven hanging vertical ropes, 1.2 m to 1.9 m long
• Two horizontal support ropes between posts spaced 4.24 m apart
• Stainless steel and plastic connectors
• Reinforced concrete footings

Technical specification

Choosing between the standard and XL spans

Both versions occupy a 5.3 m wide safety strip; the XL adds 1.3 m of length, taking the requirement to 5.3 x 9.6 m. Where a site has the length available, the XL is usually the better investment because throughput rises without the surfaced width changing. Where the strip is short, the standard module keeps the trail complete.

Installation and surfacing

Foundations are 1.0 m deep reinforced concrete footings and the free height of fall is 2.85 m, so the whole safety area takes an impact attenuating surface to EN 1176-1. Heavy plant access is needed for the foundation works.

Frequently asked questions

Is the XL harder than the standard module?

It is longer rather than higher: the free height of fall is the same 2.85 m. The additional difficulty comes from sustaining the crossing across seven holds instead of five.

Can XL and standard modules stand in the same trail?

Yes, and mixing spans is common. The posts and rope specification are shared, so the trail reads as one system even where module lengths differ.

What is the expected service life of the ropes?

The polyamide rope carries a six-strand galvanised steel core, which resists cutting and holds the assembly even if the outer sheath is damaged. Replacement is driven by inspection findings rather than a fixed interval.