assault courses

[scarebit72]

Hi,

 

I've had to do a couple of surveys lately on woodland sites that belong to outdoor pursuits centres and are used as assault courses. The obstacles are all supported by trees. I'm not advising my clients on the condition of the obstacles only the condition of the trees.

But I am wondering whether there is any industry guidance/ recommendations (not necessarily arb industry, I've been looking at sites dealing with ropes courses but have drawn a blank) for fixing climbing walls, cargo nets, platforms etc to trees. Mainly for my own curiosity and so that I can refer my clients to it. As most of the obstacles need replacing/ re-rigging because of damage to the trees.

 

Has anyone had any experience of this?

 

Thanks

[hedgesparrow]

the site you need to look at and get hold of is tree runner in andover. have all you have posted plus they have Arial climbs going up plus 90ft.

should be able to help.

[David Dobedoe]

I used to work in the "ropes course" world.

This website would probably be a good place to start

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I used to be involved in inspections of the sort of things that you mention. Some are well thought through and well designed others death traps!!! Or at least that was the case 10 years ago.

 

We used to inspect the ropes course construction against European standards and employ a "tree man" to inspect the trees.

 

Hope this helps?

David