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nearly 10,000 square feet. You can also test
how a wall may do in your facility by renting a
portable wall under 500 square feet.
One of the great things about climbing walls
is there is no regulation on their size and
or design. Mark Grossman recently added
climbing walls at Sports Center of Richmond.
He says, "Climbing gyms do not need a clear
span of space as many soccer or sport
related tenants do. Therefore, climbing gyms
can be a great revenue source for previously
underutilized space. This allows walls to fit into
any unused space."
In addition, many companies agree to let you
help in the design, so finding the right wall can
be as easy or challenging as you need.
In fact, the most strenuous part of
implementation is the development and
creation of the wall itself. Each facility has
different needs the wall must accommodate,
which is why it takes time to develop plans
for the structure. Many companies, such as
Eldorado Climbing Walls, pride themselves on
customization. "Our team has the expertise,
experience, and creativity to create a climbing
wall that matches your vision, facility, user
group, programming, and budget," the
company says.
Eldorado walls are known for their unique
design and structures. However, if that is not
what you are looking for, there are many other
facilitators known for simpler construction.
Extreme Engineering Walls are top class
when it comes to the simpler stationary walls
that don't cost so much. They have a smooth
texture, and rectangular shape, meaning low
cost and easy development. The downside is
they lack creativity and cannot be designed to fit
any unusual layout your facility might require.
Whether you are looking for a standard or
creative wall, there is a wall out there for you.
COST
Rock climbing walls vary in price depending
on size and structure; however, they tend to
stay relatively inexpensive. Portable walls tend
to cost a few hundred dollars per hour, though
size and any transportation costs can cause
this to vary.
