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When it comes to climbing, there are several distinct disciplines and styles tailored to various wall build possibilities and customer preferences
For over 35 years, EP Climbing, formerly known as Entre-Prises, has been at the forefront of crafting top-of-the-line climbing walls, including those used in prestigious international competitions. Whether you're interested in building a cutting-edge climbing gym or adding recreational climbing equipment to a school or playground, EP Climbing offers the ideal solution.
Let's delve into the different types of climbing walls you can consider for your climbing facility.
An indoor bouldering wall is a specially designed climbing structure, typically ranging from 10 to 20 feet in height, equipped with padded crash mats at the base. Unlike sport climbing, bouldering does not require ropes or harnesses and is focused on short, challenging routes known as "problems" marked with colored holds. These walls feature a variety of climbing features, creating a diverse range of challenges, making bouldering an engaging and accessible activity for climbers of all skill levels in a social and casual atmosphere.
An indoor top rope climbing wall is a purpose-built structure that mimics outdoor rock faces and is equipped with secure anchor points at the top. These walls vary in height but commonly range from 30 to 50 feet or more. Climbers wear harnesses and are attached to a rope, which runs through the anchors and is managed by a belayer at the base of the wall. The wall is equipped with a variety of climbing routes of varying difficulty levels, making it suitable for climbers of all skill levels and a safe environment for beginners to learn and develop their climbing skills.
An indoor lead climbing wall is a specialized structure within climbing gyms tailored for lead climbing, a style of rock climbing where the climber ascends with a rope, periodically clipping it into quickdraws, protection points, as they ascend. These walls feature varying terrain, including steep overhangs, slabs, and vertical sections, as well as a range of wall heights that can extend anywhere from 30 to 60 feet or more. Indoor lead climbing walls provide a comprehensive training ground for experienced climbers to train skills and push personal limits in a controlled indoor setting.
A speed climbing wall is a specialized climbing structure designed for the sport of speed climbing, a discipline in competitive sport climbing. These walls feature a standardized route with identical holds and placements, emphasizing pure speed and precision. The height of a standard speed climbing wall is typically 15 meters (49.2 feet) in both indoor and outdoor competitions, providing a consistent and challenging environment for climbers to race against the clock while ascending to the top. Climbers aim to complete the route as quickly as possible, often in just a few seconds.
Indoor traverse climbing walls, or traverse walls, are climbing structures commonly found in climbing gyms, schools, and recreational facilities. Unlike traditional climbing walls, these walls are designed for lateral, side-to-side movement. Typically low to the ground and ranging from 8 to 12 feet in height, traverse walls do not require ropes or harnesses. Climbers move horizontally, focusing on balance and coordination as they traverse across the wall's surface, using an array of handholds and footholds of varying sizes and difficulty levels. Equipped with safety mats, traverse walls serve as an engaging, activity suitable for climbers of all ages, with applications in physical education, recreational climbing, and skill development.
Artificial outdoor boulders are freestanding climbing structures meticulously crafted to mirror the appearance and characteristics of natural outdoor boulders. Constructed from materials like concrete or fiberglass, they mimic real rock formations in a variety of shapes, sizes, and angles, providing an array of climbing challenges. Some taller boulders can even feature anchor placements to accommodate rope assistance for adaptive climbers. These outdoor boulders are inclusive and accessible to climbers of varying skill levels, making them a favored choice for social and recreational climbing activities in public spaces, parks, and outdoor settings.
EP Climbing is committed to delivering excellence to the climbing community. Leveraging 35 years of experience, the EP team customizes each project to ensure easy installation, maintenance, and safety for all climbers, creating climbing structures that cater to every need.
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