Catalogue of Challenges - Ropes Courses, Inc€¢ Handhold options ... palming, undercling and pinch...

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Catalogue of Challenges


Aliens

Amazing

Astroball

Big Cheese

Caving Ladder

Checkerplate

Circuit Breaker

Cloud 9

Dark Tower

Diamonds

Dome Chimney

Dry Ice

Face to Face

Hexed

Inflated

Jungle Gym

Jungle Vines

Leap of Faith

Lightning Crack

Morse Code Orbital

Pixetron

Red Square

Skyscraper

Spaghetti Junction

Speed Climb

Steelworks

The Crag

Tree Trunk

Tri id

Twister

Velcro

Vertical Drop Slide

Zigg Zagg

Contents...

Please note that we have a policy of quality and improvement.This means that colours and specifications may vary from those indicated in this catalogue.


Aliens

Invaders from space provide a super fun challenge for ‘astronuts’ of all ages. LED lighting in the corner moulds adds interplanetary atmospherics.

Routes to the topWith or without the aid of the yellow asteroids

Skill factor• Good problem solving required• Thinking before making each move

Fun factor• Avoiding nasty aliens• Reaching that friendly smiley face at the top of the world



Amazing

This is a great challenge for first time visitors and for younger children. Positive handholds and footholds help to develop confidence. The majority can be gripped in a variety of orientations and provide a good introduction to problem solving techniques required when climbing.

Routes to the topThree routes to the top. Suitable for climbing blindfolded !

Skill factor• Figuring out the orientation of the holds• Good balance and weight transfer

Fun factor• A vertical maze to surprise and engage the brain• A crazy challenge when blindfolded


Astroball

Astroball is the latest and most sensational addition to the Clip ‘n Climb range. Designed to accommodate 3 climbers it is breathtaking in both visual appeal and climbing challenge. Rotationally moulded in Polyethylene, the hemispheres can be custom coloured on request.

Routes to the topExciting options exist on either side but for the ultimate challenge,try the front ascent with overhangs.

Skill factor• Strong arms and good footwork• Patient route solving skills

Fun factor• Getting photographed on this epic challenge• Meeting other climbers on the way to the top


Big Cheese

A crisp and colourful looking climb which enables smaller climbers to steadily weave their way to the top. The yellow route represents a major challenge even for taller climbers and requires great flexibility and problem solving abilities.

Routes to the topThree routes indicated by the circle colour

Skill factor• Transfer of weight in anticipation of the next move• Swopping and matching of hands and feet

Fun factor• Comfortable juggy handhold positions• Heaps of options and lots of colour


Caving Ladder

This climb replicates the challenge a caver faces when entering or exiting a steep vertical section in a caving system. A narrow cable ladder that just won’t stay still.

Routes to the topUse all the rungs or just one or two of the colours. For a real tough workout … use your hands only, no feet !

Skill factor• Balance and stability• Plenty of stamina

Fun factor• The feeling of ‘being out there’ … no solid wall in front of you• The energy and encouragement of your friends


Checkerplate

Bright colourful LED lights reflect brilliantly off the metallic checkerplate surface to create another visually stimulating Clip ‘n Climb challenge. One of our iconic climbs, Checkerplate offers the climber plenty of options on a unique terrain.

Routes to the topThree routes indicated by the ‘collar’ colour

Skill factor• Handhold options ... palming, undercling and pinch• Careful climbing and problem solving is required

Fun factor• Bright lights and bling• Lots and lots of ways to climb


Circuit Breaker

Circuit Breaker is alive with lighting effects, from the gently pulsing connection lines to the flickering hi-voltage handholds. The imagery is instantly recognisable as a circuit board but it creates a wonderful abstract pattern.

Routes to the topThe obvious choices are the round flashing holds or the solid square holds

Skill factor• Reading the orientation of the square holds• Coping with the bright lights

Fun factor• Lighting up your day• Getting to the top in electronics


Cloud 9

A visually whimsical interpretation of a scattering of clouds which provides for the use of a unique Clip ‘n Climb hold. The circular hold is designed to be functional in any one of four orientations to enable excellent routesetting.

Routes to the topThree routes indicated by the colour of the holds

Skill factor• Accurate use of hold orientation• Jugs, side pulls and under clings

Fun factor• Ascending through the clouds• Plenty of rest places to admire the view


Dark Tower

Extremely popular Clip ‘n Climb element which provides a night-climbing experience. LED lights backlight the translucent climbing holds to create a great challenge that requires focus and determination to get all the way to the top.

Routes to the topThree routes indicated by the fluorescent hold colours

Skill factor• Careful foot placement• Bridging and balance

Fun factor• Climbing in the dark• Glow in the dark holds


Diamonds

A sharply defined chessboard backdrop make Diamonds a simple but dramatic attention grabber.

Routes to the topThree routes indicated by the colour of the handholds

Skill factor• Route checking before starting• Good body movement and flexibility

Fun factor• Move like a chess figure … Queen or King• Reach the top and become a Chess Grand Master


Dome Chimney

A climb requiring a different technique to all the others. Bridging feet on holds on opposite sides, pushing down with the arms and using the legs to drive upwards. Requires application of opposite pressure on the walls.

Routes to the topThree routes indicated by the dome colours

Skill factor• Use of stemming, bridging and palming to get to the top• Thinking ahead to maintain momentum

Fun factor• Facing out from the wall instead of at the wall• Descending down the narrow chimney


Dry Ice

A unique climb designed to reflect the ice axe technique used in real ice climbing. Climbers place their ‘axes’ in holes in the top of each hold, which also doubles as the foothold and work their way steadily up the climb.

Routes to the topThree routes indicated by the hold colour

Skill factor• Great sense of balance and body movement• Ability to anticipate required transfer of weight

Fun factor• Feel good factor of beating this awesome challenge• The ‘ice axe’ experience


Face to Face

Very popular element utilising commercial gauge clear acrylic to provide a stimulating and highly original climbing challenge. Heaps of options for interactive fun with climbers on both sides striving to be first to the top. This is a Double Element that is designed for 2 climbers.

Routes to the topThree routes indicated by the colour of the holds

Skill factor• Climber needs to work out how to position their body to maintain balance• Use the slopers, jugs, side pulls and underclings to good advantage

Fun factor• Race your mate to the top• Challenge your mate to ‘mirror’ your moves


Hexed

Climb the honeycomb created by these unique hexagonal shaped holds. A visually stimulating challenge that offers many different routes to the top.

Routes to the topColoured holds determine the degree of difficulty on this one

Skill factor• Big moves required depending on the colour of the route• Balance and good coordination required

Fun factor• Deciding which coloured route to choose• Really positive hand holds


Inflated

Double sided challenge with a real difference ... colourful permanently inflated tubes with holds on both sides. Climbers make it difficult for each other by creating unpredictable movement as they bounce and climb. This is a Double Element that is designed for 2 climbers.

Routes to the topThree routes indicated by the hold colour

Skill factor• Bullet proof holds but slippery sloping foot holds require careful and precise placement• Maintaining balance during transitions while the tubes are bouncing in and out

Fun factor• Bright and breezy challenge with unusual climbing holds• Laugh a minute action on this constantly moving wobbly wall


Jungle Gym

A tough physical challenge that has proven to be a natural draw card for climbers of all ages, male and female. There are a choice of two different routes up to the cargo net and then climbers face the task of grappling their way to the finish. This is a Double Element that is designed for 2 climbers.

Routes to the topTwo routes to the cargo net

Skill factor• Strong arms and determination• Stamina and good use of the core muscles

Fun factor• A satisfying commando style challenge• Crack this one and become a hero


Jungle Vines

Similar in nature to Spaghetti Junction but with much longer ropes and slatted footholds which require an altogether different climbing technique. This challenge requires good balance and strength combined with patience and determination.

Routes to the topThree routes indicated by the ball colour.

Skill factor• Strong arms and good core muscles• Steady legs and ability to ‘hang out’ from the wall

Fun factor• Commando style challenge• Swinging on the ropes


Leap of Faith

This is an immensely popular element which is a real personal challenge for many. The goal is to climb up the central pole and onto the jump platform from where the participant leaps out to catch hold of the trapeze. Participants have a go at the lower level before moving up to the higher one to gain the admiration of spectators and a huge sense of achievement. The position of the Trapeze can quickly and easily altered to suit the physicality and confidence of each participant.

Skill factor• A mental and emotional challenge• Courage, and the support and encouragement of others

Fun factor• An adrenalin pumping challenge• Diving into space from the top of a pole


Lightning Crack

Beautifully presented climbing wall in the form of a lightning bolt. Climbing a ‘crack’ is a unique challenge for climbers and the offset nature of this feature makes it even more interesting. A very different but ultimately satisfying experience.

Routes to the topHands go in the crack. Two options for footholds indicated by colour.

Skill factor• Side pull technique with both hands in the crack• Angled crack demands good body positioning to maintain balance

Fun factor• A unique climbing experience• Just getting to the top of the lightning bolt


Morse Code

Climb the message that says Clip ‘n Climb is fantastic fun ! A disarmingly simple looking climb but one that quickly turns into quite a challenge with rubber holds that require constant focus, specially when tackling the red route.

Routes to the topThree routes indicated by the hold colour.

Skill factor• Strong fingers for the round ‘pinch’ holds• Good use of leg muscles to drive the climber up to the next hand hold

Fun factor• Work out the message with the use of the Morse Code Alphabet• Try climbing just the dots !


Orbital

A unique interactive challenge thanks to some clever technology in the background. Each of the offset discs rotates to the left and right leaving little time for thinking or resting on the way to the top. Got to move quickly to beat this challenge.

Routes to the topBy using the holds on the rotating discs.

Skill factor• Speed and good balance• Fast hands and accurate footwork

Fun factor• Maintaining your balance• Spinning your way to the top


Pixetron

A brightly coloured wall made up of pixels arranged in a stunning pattern that is a real head turner.

Routes to the topColoured holds indicate the choice of routes to the top.

Skill factor• Figuring out how best to grip the round holds• Patience and determination

Fun factor• Great photo opportunity for sharing on social media• Deciding which route to try next


Red Square

Climbing is all about problem solving and the solution is not immediately clear with this challenge. All the hold ‘fronts’ are the same and it is only by careful inspection that the various routes to the top are revealed.

Routes to the topThree routes indicated by the colour behind the holds ‘fronts’.

Skill factor• Stamina required while identifying the orientation of the holds• Patience to work through the maze of jugs, underclings and side pulls

Fun factor• Hold pattern has the look of the popular Tetris game• Discovery that this challenge is not as simple as it looks


Skyscraper

One of the most popular Clip ‘n Climb elements. Excellent first climb for younger climbers who can go straight up the middle as if they were climbing a ladder. Challenging for fit and flexible adults who can work their way to the top via the most difficult route using the under-cling handholds.

Routes to the topThree routes indicated by coloured squares.

Skill factor• Climb with hands and feet in same colour squares• Climb using under-cling handholds

Fun factor• Stunning bright lights and colour• Can be climbed like a ladder


Spaghetti Junction

Short trailing ropes and organic foothold shapes with shallow edges make this an exciting and physical challenge. A great work out for both arms on a climb that requires balance and strength. The rope ends are now fitted with a handhold to provide a positive grip for climbers.

Routes to the topThree routes indicated by rope colours.

Skill factor• Routes twist and wind up to the top• Angled foothold surfaces create additional difficulty

Fun factor• Funky looking ‘got to climb it’ challenge• Action packed ascent with lots of swinging


Speed Climb

Hugely popular with Clip ‘n Climb customers of all sizes and age groups. It provides for the naturally competitive instincts within us all. Usually set-up in pairs but can be installed as a single element with the Timer being used to decide who climbed fastest. LED lighting in corner moulds reinforce the fast-moving action.

Routes to the topThe fastest way you can, all the holds are available.

Skill factor• Getting good solid handgrips first time every time• Placing feet quickly to provide the drive and energy to climb quickly

Fun factor• Race your mate to the top• Beat your own PB (personal best)


Steelworks

Great looking element with two distinct and steely challenges. On the back wall the climber must grapple their way to the top using the red bars. Foot placement like the side challenge is on sloped steel rails. The side climb is like climbing the inside of a door jamb.

Routes to the topTwo distinct climbs ... back wall and the sides.

Skill factor• Strong arms and good footwork• Use of opposing forces using both hands and feet

Fun factor• Great satisfaction in beating these slippery challenges• Cheesegrater descent if you don’t keep your elbows in !


The Crag

Beautifully sculpted in fiberglass this element gives climbers an opportunity to climb a natural looking rockface. The features provide additional challenges as the climber works up to the overhang at the top. Traditional bolt-on climbing holds require climbers to utilise a variety of techniques.

Routes to the topThree routes indicated by the hold colour.

Skill factor• Careful foot placement• Good choice of hand grips

Fun factor• Looks like the ‘real thing’• Feels like a real challenge


Tree Trunk

A square tree trunk ? Unusual for sure but this is a beautiful recycled tree, laminated and moisture cured to maintain its good looks.

Routes to the topJust one thrilling way to ‘top out’ on this classic challenge that we all grew up on.

Skill factor• Balance and co-ordination• Smooth body movement and weight change

Fun factor• Everyone love climbing trees• Showing off to you mates


Triffid

A super interesting organic looking wall that is one of the more challenging elements in the Clip ‘n Climb portfolio. The large three dimensional holds invite climbers to grip them in many different ways. There is no right or wrong way to climb Triffid, it all depends on the size of the climber. Micro features on the shapes provide extra handhold opportunities.

Routes to the topAnyway you can or just using the central core.

Skill factor• Good problem solving skills• Strong fingers and leg muscles

Fun factor• Enjoying a real jack and the beanstalk challenge• The tactile excitement of the triffid shapes


Twister

An absolutely stunning and powerful visual attraction. Twister is not only a centre piece of any Clip ‘n Climb, it is a great climbing challenge. A double sided element which accommodates 2 climbers at the same time. On one side the holds are ‘jugs’ and on the other side ‘underclings’.

Routes to the topThere are many interesting ways to get to the top of Twister.

Skill factor• Delicate footwork• Good sense of balance

Fun factor• Discovering new ways to the top• Peeping round the corners at the other climber


Velcro

Wearing gloves with a huge Velcro Dot on the palm, the climber presses them against the special carpet to provide balance. A novel challenge that reflects the need for climbers to transfer their centre of gravity over their lead foot before moving on.

Routes to the topThree routes indicated by the disc colour.

Skill factor• Accurate placement of Velcro gloves to ensure balance• Good footwork and transfer of weight

Fun factor• Trying to hang on to that surface• Doing it ‘till you finally beat it


Vertical Drop Slide

This slide is an ‘out of the ordinary’ experience. Each participant is kitted out in a skydive suit ( to control the amount of friction ) and a helmet. Then they hold on to a handlebar and are pulled up the face of the slide using a winch controlled by a Clip ‘n Climb supervisor. This is a ‘challenge of choice’ and participants can let go at any time they choose. Participants going to the top of a 9 metre slide will have 3 metres of freefall before engaging seamlessly with the slide and through the radius and up to the end of the slide.

Routes to the bottomJust the one !

Skill factor• Holding on to that handlebar• The courage to give it a go

Fun factor• Dropping into the void from a great height• Enjoying the truly exhilarating adrenalin rush


Zigg Zagg

This climb has a snakes and ladders look to it but involves a series of challenges. Traversing from left to right and vice versa with vertical sections in between, the climber weaves their way to the top. The transfer between vertical and traverse is another challenge in its own right.

Routes to the topThree routes by choice of handhold ... jug, undercling or pinch.

Skill factor• Core muscles are required to stay close to the wall• Shuffling traversing technique

Fun factor• Frequent changes of direction• Thrill of traversing ‘on the edge’

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