Indoor Climbing Wall
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Climbing Indoor Wall
The indoor climbing wall is a man-made sport, a smaller form of rock climbing. Participants climb artificial surfaces constructed of wood or other materials that can be built indoors. Climbing wall is man-made structures designed for indoor rock climbing with hand and foot grips (or “catches”). Climbing walls are usually made of plywood; some also use steel or aluminum. These climbing walls may contain ropes and are suitable for either traction climbing or bouldering. Some climbing walls have depressions, soffits, or overhangs, while others mimic outdoor rock conditions.
At DreamCatch Playground, we’re passionate about children creating exceptional climbing walls that inspire and challenge. From the initial concept to the final installation, our team guides every step of the process, ensuring that each indoor playground project is tailored to your specific needs and aspirations.
The Evolution of Rock Climbing
Climbing began in the 1880s in England’s Lake District, when climbers took on the 115-foot (35-meter) Nap Needle. It was also a training ground for climbers preparing for the European Alps in the late 19th century. The first artificial climbing wall was built in 1937 for King Leopold III of Belgium, as documented by Marc Sebille in his book Bel’Wall. Modern artificial climbing walls began in the UK when Don Robinson built the first artificial climbing wall in 1964 by embedding rock into a corridor wall. The first indoor climbing gym in the US was built by Vertical World in Seattle in 1987. The UK’s first commercial climbing wall, the Foundry Climbing Center, opened in Sheffield in 1991.
Indoor And Outdoor Climbing
Indoor and outdoor climbing may differ in terms of technique, style and equipment. Climbing man-made walls, especially indoors, is much safer because anchors and holds can be more securely fixed and environmental conditions can be controlled. When climbing indoors, holds are easy to see, which is not the case with natural walls, where finding good holds or footholds can be a challenge. Climbers on man-made walls are limited to a certain extent to using only the holds prepared by the route maker, whereas on natural walls they can utilize every slope or crack in the wall. Before going outdoors, look for local climbing gyms that have indoor climbing walls. These climbing gyms offer controlled environments with routes of varying difficulty levels, perfect for beginners to learn and practice.
Benefit of Climbing for Children
- When kids climb, they work the large muscles in their arms, legs and back, which builds upper body, lower body and core strength.
- Climbing increases heart rate and improves cardiovascular health, agility, balance and hand-eye coordination.
- Children develop their problem-solving skills as they try to figure out how to actually operate a piece of equipment, especially one that is new to them.
- Climbing contributes to the benefits of sensory play by stimulating touch, proprioception, vestibular, and vision.
- With climbing, kids and teens can be able to be more focused, attentive and patient through rock climbing. As your child makes decisions on each foothold and climb, they are forced to be patient with the mistakes they make.
- Every climb and every problem solved is an opportunity to build confidence and self-esteem. Overcoming challenges such as fear of heights can be a huge boost to confidence and self-esteem. Demonstrate that they are capable of overcoming difficulties on and off the rock face.
Why Choose DreamCatch?
- Our indoor climbing walls are made of durable materials, thoughtfully designed, safe and secure, and DreamCatch assigns a professional project manager to follow up every step of the way. From design to handover, DreamCatch provides a one-stop service for every client.
- Our designers are dedicated to creating indoor commercial playground equipment that is unrivaled in the industry. DreamCatch offers a wide range of commercial indoor playground equipment to diversify the indoor play experience and add character to the play area. Indoor rock climbing can re-energize your existing playground and create a unique experience for your users.
- Be sure to follow your equipment maintenance schedule and keep up with proper inspection frequencies. If, through these routine inspections, you find that a climbing frame is in need of repair or replacement, please contact us.
INDOOR PLAYGROUND MANUFACTURER CHINA
Guangdong Dream Catch Recreation Equipment Co., Ltd. was established in 1993 with a modern factory covering 20,000 square meters. Dream Catch is a specialized company in the design and construction of indoor playgrounds with rich experience in international cooperation. And also as a commercial indoor playground manufacturer China, Dream Catch provides high-end playground equipment worldwide, such as indoor playground equipment, outdoor playground equipment, trampoline parks, and other high-end playground equipment.
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