Climbing is an activity that brings many benefits to children from an early age; however, many adults do not trust children to climb for fear of falling or any injury, so there is some resistance to climbing equipment such as climbing walls or play boulders, based on misconceptions of these elements. In this article, we will debunk five myths about climbing walls and play boulders.
Not suitable for children
There are many ways of climbing for children without risks or endangering their integrity; therefore, there is equipment created especially for them and with a particular classification according to their age so that the heights and difficulties are in accordance with the child’s abilities. The grips are also specially designed for the child’s age and are distributed over the surface so that the child can reach them comfortably according to their size.
They are not safe elements
The play boulders and all children’s climbing elements are designed exclusively for use by children, so their shapes and sizes are appropriate for them, considering their weight and size. Additionally, they are manufactured with first-quality materials that guarantee their integrity and durability; in addition to being materials that do not hurt children’s skin, they are also subjected to various quality tests to ensure their resistance.
Not a safe environment
As previously mentioned, climbing elements and play boulders are specially designed for children, so the installation and distribution in the playgrounds are also done considering this point. It is, therefore, essential to seek the advice of an expert and professional to ensure that all elements are correctly assembled, installed, and fixed to the floor.
Children can easily fall off
Play boulders and other climbing elements have textured surfaces to maximize grip and generate traction, which prevents children from slipping easily, as well as holds and other features that prevent falls. Rubber surfacing can also be included in the floor to minimize the risk of impacts and falls should children run or jump.
They are not stable
Play boulders and climbing walls are solid, sturdy, and resistant elements adequately fixed to the ground or walls, guaranteeing their stability. Climbing elements manufactured with ropes give the sensation of instability because they are flexible, but they are correctly set to the structures that support them and are manufactured with high-resistance fibers to avoid accidents. In the rope cable structures, different elements are combined to create more extensive and complex systems; they are also adequately fixed so that they do not collapse, fall, or move, ensuring stability at all times.
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