Climbing Tower FAQs
If you can't see the answer to your Mobile Climbing Wall Hire question(s) below, please do not hesitate to contact us. Oh and if you're one of our competitors, please stop copying this page for your own websites as 7 of you have already done!
ABOUT THE MOBILE ROCK CLIMBING WALL:
How many people can climb at once?
4 climbers may use our Mobile Rock Climbing Walls at any one time.
How easy or difficult is it?
We have different coloured holds on each face of the Portable Rockwall and can use them to set harder routes for those who want a challenge.
Can anyone climb on the Mobile Climbing Walls?
Yes, as long as they weigh over 3.5 stone and are under 22 stone (22 and 140kg). However, no one under the influence of alcohol or drugs may use the Rockwall. There are routes of varying difficulty on the Rockwall so we can find a challenge for anyone and everyone!.
What sort of events has the Portable Climbing Tower been used for?
Corporate Team Building, Family Fun Days, Multi Activity Away Days, school use, educational activity days, fetes, country shows, car launches, youth groups, charity fundraisers, prisons, open days, summer playschemes, community events, etc. In short, we've attended some weird and wonderful events over the years and look forward to continuing to do so!
WHAT ALTITUDE PROVIDES:
Our Kit
All of our climbers are kitted out with high quality Petzl harnesses which are worn throughout the session by all climbers to avoid time wasted swapping kit around. We have 22 adult versions and 16 childrens versions (under 10yrs).
Experienced climber
During every Rockwall session we run there will be an experienced rock climber on hand to offer advice and guidance to all climbers on how to tackle the Rockwall.
Tailor made climbing sessions
Session content varies according to a whole host of variables (size of group, age of group, reason for booking, duration of booking, etc) and can be tailor made to suit your requirements. Sessions can be run to focus on team development or just as an introduction to the sport of Rock Climbing. So, give us a call and we can come up with a plan that meets all your aims and expectations.
A Venue
Should you not have one, we do have venues across the Southeast that we can use, please contact us for details.
WHAT YOU NEED:
What should I wear?
Casual clothing is best, with trousers and a t-shirt being the most common attire. We do ask that some form of footwear is worn whilst climbing as we do not permit climbing bare foot or in socks. A top must also be worn.
What area and location is needed for setting up the Mobile Climbing Wall?
The Portable Climbing Wall can be sited indoors or out and requires a firm and flat area of 8m frontage x 15m depth with no low trees or overhead wires. For full dimensions and access requirements please refer to the dimensions page. We also require suitable vehicle access to the site for our vehicle and trailer which weigh around 4 tonnes in all.
Does the Mobile Climbing Tower need a power supply?
No, the Mobile Climbing Wall is self contained and runs from its own battery.
SAFETY:
How safe is it?
Sessions are run by fully trained, 1st aid qualified, CRB checked, and experienced staff. Hire costs include the mandatory use of helmets and safety harnesses. The automatic belay systems remove the possibility of human error. We also operate with £5million public liability insurance and have full risk assessments. Our procedures and practices have been checked and certified by an MIC and unlike many of our competitors we actually use climbers as staff. The Portable Wall is also on the approved lists for East Sussex, West Sussex, Kent and Surrey LEAs. We are one of the only (if not only) provider of Mobile Climbings Walls in the Southeast that is certified for use by both Scouts and Guiding. In our constant efforts to have the most up to date equipment, we have a brand new Climbing Wall for 2009.
Does the weather affect the Rockwall?
The Climbing Wall is fully waterproof and can be used all year round. However, we do not operate in periods of heavy rain or when wind speed is in excess of 30mph. We also cease operating during periods of lightning for obvious reasons!
PRICES/REQUIREMENTS:
How much does it cost to hire a Mobile Climbing Wall?
We will tailor make your Climbing Wall Rental quote dependent on factors such as: your location, length of hire, number of staff required, date of hire and whether or not any other piece of equipment is being hired on the same event.
Do we have to pay anything else?
Everything will be included in our hire quote – Climbing Wall hire, delivery, staffing, equipment rental and insurance. There are no hidden extras.
How do I book?
Give us a call or send an e-mail and we can check your desired date(s) for availability and give you a quote. Then, go to the ‘How To Book’ section, read the booking conditions and print off a booking form. Once filled in, return it to us along with payment. Then sit back and count down the days until we arrive!
Are there options to customize our hire to advertise a product or event?
Yes, we have flag poles on the top of the Rockwall which can have flags mounted on them. We do also have banner mountings should you wish to put a banner down the side of the climbing surface (cannot be used when very windy though). We can brand the barriers that keep the crowd and the queue back from the climbing area. Staff uniform can also be tailored to further advertise a chosen product or event.
How far will Altitude travel for an event?
Although we are based in Sussex in the South East, we will travel anywhere to do an event and have been as far a field as Cornwall, Wales and North Yorkshire with the Mobile Wall. However, if it is far from our base, the rental price will reflect this as transportation of the wall is a slow and expensive process. Please contact us for further information if this is something that you would be interested in. Altitude usually work in the Southeast and frequently cover Sussex, Surrey, Kent, Hampshire, London, Berkshire, Essex and Hertfordshire.
Why choose Altitude?
I think its shows how good we are when in 2007 alone we had 5 Rockwall Companies copy our website word for word and one Rockwall Company even copied our name! Very very rude I know, but it does show how good we are at what we do. From the very moment that we turn up on site, you will see how professionally the company is run and the high standards we work to. We have never let a client down and once we take a booking we guarantee that we will honour that unlike many other companies. Check out our testimonials page for comments from our past customers. Our staff, who are mostly climbers themselves are CRB checked and first aid trained. The kit we use is all top quality and not the typical equipment that you would find when you hire as our staff are climbers themselves and not just amusement ride operators as most are.