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Students participate in a positive risk-taking activity that requires courage, self-confidence, independence, patience, perseverance and self-control. Students take on challenges, overcome their fears and, in the process, build their self-esteem. Climbing also provides an opportunity to support others, cooperate and demonstrate leadership skills in team building activities.

Bouldering Walls Speed Climbing

Bouldering is a form of rock climbing, performed without any rope or harness. The climber solves a route, called a “problem”, on a wall no higher than 4.5m above the safety surface. The climber performs precise sequences of powerful moves to solve the problem. Thick mats protect climbers from falling and are essential for the safety of the climber. Bouldering is great for all skill levels and can be done alone even if it’s usually done as part of a social group.

Adding an easier section to the bouldering area makes it accessible to students of all ages (middle school to High schools). Bouldering walls are a great option if you don’t have enough height to install a sport climbing wall.

Speed climbing is a form of indoor climbing where athletes compete to achieve the best time to the top of the climbing wall. The competition takes place on a standardised climbing wall, (the holds are always the same, the route as well.) The wall is 15m high. Some athletes train specifically for this discipline. Speed climbing is an excellent discipline for competition, often spectacular, the spectators are not disappointed.

INCREASES FITNESS LEVELS

DEVELOPS PHYSICAL STRENGTHS

DEVELOPS CARDIO DEVELOPS COORDINATION

DEVELOPS TEAMWORK AND MUTUAL TRUST WHEN BELAYING EACH OTHER INCREASES CONCENTRATION & DECISION MAKING

LEARN SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT

HELPS TO CONQUER FEARS GIVES SELF CONFIDENCE

REDUCES STRESS GROUP COOPERATION SKILLS COMMUNICATION SKILLS PROBLEM SOLVING SENSE OF BELONGING, ASSOCIATION

ABILITY TO DEVELOP FRIENDSHIP

TOP ROPE/LEAD CLIMBING WALLS

Top rope: Climbers are supported by a rope, either by a second belayer or by using a TRUBLUE™ automatic belay. The advantage of being belayed by a second person is trust. Indeed, knowing that a partner is holding the rope allows the climber to get more confortable with the fall and to rest in his harness if he gets too tired. This is an excellent option for beginner climbers or for advanced climbers who want to practice difficult moves and exceed their skills.

Lead climbing is an advanced climbing style. The climber on the rock /wall has a rope attached to his harness. The other end of the rope is managed by the belayer. During the ascent, the climber passes the rope through the carabiners of the quickdraws that are permanently placed on the wall. At the top of the wall, the climber must hang the rope in a belay. Lead climbing can be done on a rope climbing wall.

Also recommended for advanced climbers and assessments. It is also an excellent way to progress in climbing. Recommended for secondary schools, colleges and universities.

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INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE

A climbing wall is subject to standards (NF EN 12572 and NF S 52-400). In order to remain in compliance and to ensure the security of its users, it is recommended to carry out annual maintenance and to keep a security register up to date. EP has its own team of maintenance technicians and can be your partner to ensure that your wall will last over time.

Route Setting

ROUTE QUALITY IS THE MAIN FEATURE THAT CONTRIBUTES TO THE APPEAL OF YOUR CLIMBING STRUCTURE.

It is essential to offer routes that match your users’ expectations. EP team of route setters can both set your routes or bouldering routes and train your team in route setting. We can help you optimise the appeal of your climbing structure.

Routes for all:

> calculations for all levels (beginners to experts)

> thematic routes including route identification, speed, resistance, etc.

> route setting for specific events such as certification and competition.