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What is an automatic belay?

  • Generally, in recreational climbing there are two people involved in a climb - the climber and the person who provides the safety for the climber. The second person would normally secure and control the descent of the climber, using a rope-braking device called a belay. This second person is normally referred to as the 'belayer'.
  • Our Mont Blanc Climbing Wall uses automatic belays called Redpoint ™ Descenders, which effectively remove the need for a human belayer for every climber.
  • The Redpoint ™ Descenders use high strength webbing and steel karabiners to secure each climber, taking up the slack as they climb the wall. The units have an internal braking system that automatically controls the rate of descent, when a climber falls or chooses to abseil down from the wall.
  • The Redpoint ™ Descenders have been certified safe for use outdoors and in areas near salt water.
  • The Redpoint ™ Descenders are professionally built by a company with over 110 years of experience in providing safety solutions.

What safety standards does it conform to?

  • Our wall is CE approved
  • Our wall has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the following transposed, harmonised European standards: EN 292 Parts 1 & 2: EN 982, EN 294, EN 60204, EN 1050, BSEN 12572, BS 6399 Part 2, BSEN 364/341, BSEN 1176.
  • Our wall complies with the essential health and safety requirements of the Machinery Directive 98/37/EC enacted in the United Kingdom by the 'The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992' (SI1992 No. 3073) as amended by 'The Amendment Regulations 1994' (SI 1994 No. 2063).
  • Our wall is in conformity with the LVD 73/23/EEC & EMC 89/336/EEC
  • Our wall has completed an ADIPS design review.
  • Our wall is rated to safely operate in wind speeds in excess of 30 MPH.

Who can climb on the wall?

  • Weight restrictions apply and all climbers must be between 3 stone and 18 stone.
  • We also specify that climbers must be over 6 years old. Proof may be requested.

Tell me more about the wall

  • The rock face is 8 metres high and can accommodate 4 climbers at any one time.
  • It is fully mobile and available throughout the UK.
  • High quality Petzl safety helmets and harnesses, together with Redpoint ™ Descenders, are provided for each climber.
  • There is an approximate 60-minute set up time from arrival, to the first climber being allowed on.
  • The dismantle time is approximately 60 minutes from the last climber being de-harnessed.
  • It has been designed for ease of use outside or inside, access permitting.
  • The wall is trailer mounted and remains attached to the trailer, even when it is upright.
  • The trailer A-frame is raised together with the wall to reduce the overall footprint.
  • The wall and trailer weigh less than 2 tonnes

What clothing should be worn?

  • We will provide all the safety equipment (helmet and harness).
  • We recommend that you wear casual clothing that is comfortable and will not restrict movement. Trousers (to reduce the chance of grazed knees) and a T-shirt are ideal.
  • Shoes must be worn when climbing.
  • Please call us if you would like to discuss this in more detail.
  • How much does it cost to hire?

The cost depends on a number of factors, such as your location, length of hire and the date of hire. Please contact us for a competitive quote.
Our prices include:

  • Delivery and set up of the wall
  • Hire of the wall and all safety equipment (helmets and harnesses) required
  • 2 fully trained members of staff to run the wall
  • £5 million public liability cover and full risk assessments

Phone
01323 870310
07864 832 667

Address
Sussex Climbing Wall
Wensleydale
Wannock Lane
Eastbourne
BN25 4AD