Rope ladders are a great climbing option for the garden. Whether large or small, these climbing ladders bring everyone a lot of fun. They can be super integrated into play towers, climbing frames, or trees and thus offer individual freedom of garden design. Our checklist tells you about all the important criteria and the product recommendations will help you find the right rope ladder for you!
- The ropes of a rope ladder for children are usually made of sturdy and tear-resistant plastic fibers. So that your child can easily grasp them, they should be about 1.5 cm thick.
- The rungs of a rope ladder can be made of unbreakable wood, metal or plastic. Rungs with a diameter of 2.6 to 3.5 cm offer your child slip resistance.
- For the use of the rope ladder in the garden, impregnated wood, powder-coated metal or plastic are suitable. These materials show low wear and tear due to weather conditions.
- With a rope ladder children from the age of 3 can train their motor skills in a playful way. The distance between the rungs should correspond to the age and height of your child to ensure safe climbing fun.
- A rung spacing of 30 cm is suitable for children from 3 years of age.
- A rung spacing of 35, 40 or 45 cm is recommended for children from 4 or 5 years of age.
- The maximum load capacity of a rope ladder for children can be between 60 and 120 kg.
- A maximum load capacity of 70 kg is usually sufficient for use by small children.
- For more safety when used by several children at the same time, you should go for a rope ladder with a load capacity of at least 100 kg.
- High-quality materials and a clean processing serve the safety of your child when climbing. A TÜV or GS seal are good indicators of the quality of a rope ladder.
- The construction of the rope ladder should correspond to the age and the abilities of your child. For small children, in addition to a safe suspension, it is recommended to anchor the rope ladder to the ground.
- Reinforced rope loops and closed metal rings make it easier to hang up and down on anchored hooks.
- Tear-resistant ropes and a non-slip coating on the rungs reduce the risk of injury for your child.
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FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
A rope ladder with wooden rungs is also called Jacob’s ladder.
To build a rope ladder, you need some materials. These include round timbers of 20 to 30 cm each (diameter at least 0.2 cm), a sturdy rope (about 0.7 to 1.5 cm) and snap hooks. Now holes are drilled in the rungs so that the rope fits through. This is threaded through from top to bottom and a knot is made after each wood. Finally, the snap hooks are attached to the sel.
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