Climbing outside the box

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Catalogue of Challenges
Contents...
Aliens
Leap of Faith
Amazing
Lightning Crack
Astroball
Morse Code
Big Cheese
Orbital
Caving Ladder …
Red Square
TreeTrunk … Rope
Skyscraper
Checkerplate
Spaghetti Junction
Cloud 9
Speed Climb
Dark Tower
Stairway to Heaven
Diamonds
Steelworks
Dome Chimney
The Crag
Dry Ice
Triffid
Face to Face
Twister
Hexed
Velcro
Inflated
Vertical Drop Slide
Jungle Gym
Zigg Zagg
Jungle Vines
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Aliens
Invaders from space provide a super fun challenge for ‘astronuts’
of all ages. Optional LED lighting adds interplanetary atmospherics.
Routes to the top
With 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 top
Three routes to the top. Suitable for climbing blindfolded !
Skill factor
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Figuring out the orientation of the holds
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Good balance and weight transfer
Fun factor
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A vertical maze to surprise and engage the brain
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A crazy challenge when blindfolded
NEW challenge 2014
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 molded in
Polyethylene, the hemispheres can be custom colored on request.
3 Routes to the top, 3 levels of difficulty, 3 scores!
Exciting options exist on either side but for the ultimate challenge, try the
front ascent with overhangs.
Skill factor
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Strong arms and good footwork
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Patient route solving skills
Fun factor
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Getting photographed on this epic challenge
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Meeting other climbers on the way to the top
Product features
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Challenge category: Signature Challenge
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Number of Climbers: 3
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Height: 4 heights available
Available January 2015
Big Cheese
A crisp and colorful 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 top
Three routes indicated by the circle colour
Skill factor
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Transfer of weight in anticipation of the next move
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Swopping and matching of hands and feet
Fun factor
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Comfortable juggy handhold positions
Heaps of options and lots of color
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Caving Ladder
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TreeTrunk ... Rope
Three individual climbing elements with different degrees of
difficulty. A classic caving ladder, a tree climbing experience and
the ultimate challenge of scaling up an 8m-9m rope.
Routes to the top
Just one thrilling way to ‘top out’ on each challenge
Skill factor
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Strength and determination
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Plenty of stamina
Fun factor
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The feeling of ‘being out there’ ... no ‘wall’ in front of you
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The energy and encouragement from your friends
Checkerplate
Bright colorful 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 top
Three routes indicated by the ‘collar’ colour
Skill factor
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Handhold options ... palming, undercling and pinch
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Careful climbing and problem solving is required
Fun factor
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Bright lights and bling
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Lots and lots of ways to climb
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 top
Three routes indicated by the color of the holds
Skill factor
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Accurate use of hold orientation
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Jugs, side pulls and under clings
Fun factor
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Ascending through the clouds
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Plenty of rest places to admire the view
Dark Tower
Extremely popular Clip ‘N Climb element which provides a nightclimbing experience. Fluro holds light up the routes to the top
with the help of UV lights. A great challenge that requires focus
and determination to get all the way to the top.
Routes to the top
Three routes indicated by the fluorescent hold colors
Skill factor
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Careful foot placement
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Bridging and balance
Fun factor
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Climbing in the dark
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Glow in the dark holds
Diamonds
A stunning chessboard backdrop make Diamonds another
attention grabber. The towball holds provide a different tactile
experience for climbers who negotiate their way to the top via
either the white or dark green diamonds.
Routes to the top
Three routes indicated by the color of the diamonds
Skill factor
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Route checking before starting
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Good body movement and flexibility
Fun factor
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Move like a chess figure
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Cold steel handholds
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 top
Three routes indicated by the dome colors
Skill factor
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Use of stemming, bridging and palming to get to the top
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Thinking ahead to maintain momentum
Fun factor
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Facing out from the wall instead of at the wall
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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 top
Three routes indicated by the hold color
Skill factor
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Great sense of balance and body movement
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Ability to anticipate required transfer of weight
Fun factor
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Feel good factor of beating this awesome challenge
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The ‘ice axe’ experience
Face to Face
Very popular element utilising commercial grade 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 top
Three routes indicated by the color of the holds
Skill factor
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Climber needs to work out how to position their body to maintain balance
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Use the slopers, jugs, side pulls and underclings to good advantage
Fun factor
Race your friend to the top
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Challenge your friend to ‘mirror’ your moves
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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 top
Colored holds determine the degree of difficulty on this one
Skill factor
Big moves required depending on the color of the route
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Balance and good coordination required
Fun factor
Deciding which colored route to choose
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Really positive hand holds
Inflated
Double sided challenge with a real difference ... colorful 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 top
Three routes indicated by the hold color
Skill factor
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Bullet proof holds but slippery sloping foot holds require careful
and precise placement
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Maintaining balance during transitions while the tubes are
bouncing in and out
Fun factor
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Bright and breezy challenge with unusual climbing holds
Laugh every minute action on this constantly moving wobbly wall
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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 top
Two routes to the cargo net
Skill factor
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Strong arms and determination
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Stamina and good use of the core muscles
Fun factor
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A satisfying commando style challenge
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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 top
Three routes indicated by the rope color
Skill factor
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Strong arms and good core muscles
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Steady legs and ability to ‘hang out’ from the wall
Fun factor
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Commando style challenge
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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 try 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
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A mental and emotional challenge
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Courage, and the support andencouragement of others
Fun factor
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An adrenalin pumping challenge
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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 top
Hands go in the crack. Two options for footholds indicated by color.
Skill factor
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Side pull technique with both hands in the crack
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Angled crack demands good body positioning to maintain balance
Fun factor
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A unique climbing experience
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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 top
Three routes indicated by the hold color.
Skill factor
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Strong fingers for the round ‘pinch’ holds
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Good use of leg muscles to drive the climber up to the next hand hold
Fun factor
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Work out the message with the use of the Morse Code Alphabet
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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 top
By using the holds on the rotating discs.
Skill factor
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Speed and good balance
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Fast hands and accurate footwork
Fun factor
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Maintaining your balance
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Spinning your way to the top
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 top
Three routes indicated by the color behind the holds ‘fronts’.
Skill factor
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Stamina required while identifying the orientation of the holds
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Patience to work through the maze of jugs, underclings and side pulls
Fun factor
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Hold pattern has the look of the popular Tetris game
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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 top
Three routes indicated by colored squares.
Skill factor
Climb with hands and feet in same color squares
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Climb using under-cling handholds
Fun factor
Stunning bright lights and color
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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 top
Three routes indicated by rope colors.
Skill factor
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Routes twist and wind up to the top
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Angled foothold surfaces create additional difficulty
Fun factor
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Funky looking ‘got to climb it’ challenge
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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.
Routes to the top
The fastest way you can, all the holds are available.
Skill factor
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Getting good solid handgrips first time every time
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Placing feet quickly to provide the drive and energy to climb quickly
Fun factor
Race your friend to the top
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Beat your own PB (personal best)
Stairway to Heaven
This is a signature element within Clip ‘N Climb and one that is
always busy. No hands required, climbers are challenged instead
to walk their way to the top, using steady balance and careful
footwork to avoid the drop.
Routes to the top
No hands, with hands, and ‘blindfold’.
Skill factor
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Staying calm and well balanced
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Good footwork and body position
Fun factor
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Scaling the wobbly poles
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Jumping off the top pole
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 top
Two distinct climbs ... back wall and the sides.
Skill factor
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Strong arms and good footwork
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Use of opposing forces using both hands and feet
Fun factor
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Great satisfaction in beating these slippery challenges
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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 top
Three routes indicated by the hold color.
Skill factor
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Careful foot placement
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Good choice of hand grips
Fun factor
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Looks like the ‘real thing’
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Feels like a real challenge
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 top
Anyway you can or just using the central core.
Skill factor
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Good problem solving skills
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Strong fingers and leg muscles
Fun factor
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Enjoying a real jack and the beanstalk challenge
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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 top
There are many interesting ways to get to the top of Twister.
Skill factor
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Delicate footwork
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Good sense of balance
Fun factor
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Discovering new ways to the top
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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 top
Three routes indicated by the disc color.
Skill factor
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Accurate placement of Velcro gloves to ensure balance
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Good footwork and transfer of weight
Fun factor
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Trying to hang on to that surface
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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 27 ft slide will have 9
feet of freefall before engaging seamlessly with the slide and through the radius and up to the end of
the slide.
Routes to the bottom
Just the one !
Skill factor
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Holding on to that handlebar
The courage to give it a try
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Fun factor
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Dropping into the void from a great height
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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 top
Three routes by choice of handhold ... jug, undercling or pinch.
Skill factor
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Core muscles are required to stay close to the wall
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Shuffling traversing technique
Fun factor
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Frequent changes of direction
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Thrill of traversing ‘on the edge’
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Climbing outside the box

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