New Rock Climbing Wall to Be Finished for Shanghai Students

Typhoon is frequent in August this year, and as a result, people have to cancel their outdoor activities again and again, for example, to go to climb rock walls in mountainous areas. However, with the indoor artificial rock climbing wall, you can keep climbing though storms is raging outdoor.

With the popularity of wall climbing sports, more climbing gyms are needed, and as a professional climbing wall supplier, JP was authorized to install a new rock climbing wall in Shanghai, by Hongao Sports, an experienced sports venues system service provider in China.

Usually, to install a new rock climbing wall, you should follow 3 main steps: backbone construction, climbing panel installation, and climbing grips fixation. And with JP’s new easy-assembly technology, all the installation work becomes easier.

From the beginning of production, JP pays attention to climbing wall modular, improve his production techniques, and finally supply customers with easy-install climbing wall parts, as well as other products. As a result, just after 10 days’ work, the rock climbing wall is nearly to be finished and will be ready for work soon.

Mainly serving college students and teachers, this new rock climbing wall offers different climbing difficulties, and is supposed to enrich their campus life successfully. If you are planning to building rock climbing wall, or have any questions about our climbing walls design, installation, just inquire us anytime.

JP’s Team Building in Adventure Park

On June 8, 2018, JP’s annual team building program started in Xinzheng Runtian Adventure Park, whose adventure and team building equipment was designed, produced and installed by JP.

Considering JP’s large employee number and to offer everyone a chance to enjoy the program better, all JP’s employees would attend the program in two phases. The 1st phases started on June 8, 2018 and participants are mainly sales.

The team building program was designed by JP’s professional instructors, based on equipment JP offered to the Adventure Park.

Here, following instructors’ instructions, participants were grouped into 2, and competed with each other to fulfill all the challenge missions. They tried Rock Climbing Walls, High Ropes Course, Treetop Adventure Course, Aerial Challenge Course, Zipline, etc.

During the one-day challenge, participants challenge themselves and demonstrate good team work in overcoming all obstacles. They had a wonderful day and looking forward to the program next year.

If you’re interested in building an adventure park with equipment which JP supply, feel free to contact us.

Tips on Climbing Wall Maintenance

A scientific inspection schedule makes your climbing wall maintenance efficient. As professional artificial climbing wall manufacturer, JP Development would like to offer some basic tips on Climbing Wall Maintenance schedule, to help you better maintain your climbing walls in your gym.

                    

Daily--

1. Lead Ropes: you can inspect less frequently if not highly used

2. Auto Belay Equipment: some manufacturers require daily inspection of line

3. Top Ropes: visual inspection required


Monthly--

1. Rental Harness, Instructional Harnesses, etc.: replace them should equipment display high signs of wear, or after 3 years of use

2. Belay Devices, Carabiners and other hardware: inspect for cracks, wear, or deformations, retire and replace when necessary


Every 6 Months--

1. Belay Bars: inspect for wear and tightness/integrity of fasteners

2. Lead Bolts and Double Top Anchors: Inspect for wear and tightness/integrity of fasteners and hardware

3. Quick-draw: inspect for wear and replace it as needed. Inspect carabiners for wear and integrity. May inspect areas of high chafe more frequently

4. Floor Anchors: check for excessive wear of daisy chains, check integrity and tightness of quick links, bolt hangers and fasteners

5. Shoes and helmets: inspect for wear, replace as required

6. Auto Belay Maintenance


Annually--

1. Tighten Panel Bolts

2. Belay Bar Weld Inspection: check inside and outside welds for integrity and cracks, judge any looseness

3. Primary Structure Inspection: inspect fasteners from structure to parent structure, inspect ledgers, girts columns

4. Weld inspections of structure

5. Surface patching: patch aesthetic surface blemishes, if necessary

Putou Teenager Outward Bound Training Base Come into Operation

After months of design, production, construction and training, the Putou Teenager Outward Bound Training Base come into operation and welcome his first customer group: 100+ pupils from Yongchun Experimental Primary School on 24 Oct., 2017. 

During the one-day team-building tour, Kids participated in Clay Sculpture, Plantings, low ropes course challenge, passion beats, power circles, etc. Based on the challenge equipment JP built，under coach’s instruction, they cooperated with each other, challenged nerves and overcame obstacles one after another, spent a memorable day together.

Putou Teenager Outward Bound Training Base is located in Yongchun County, Fujian, China, and built aiming to offer teenagers professional team building service as well as attracting more visitors to travel to this county.

Here JP helped to build a series of team building and challenge adventure facilities, including low ropes obstacle course, high ropes challenge, team building equipment, rock climbing wall, etc. And we’re honored to make a contribution to teenagers’ healthy development in both physical and psychological level.

JP is an established manufacturer of various team building equipment and challenge adventure facilities, professional in adventure park and challenge park construction. If you have any question about issues above, feel free to inquire.

Introduction to Via Ferrata

A via ferrata (Italian for "iron road", plural vie ferrate or in English via ferratas) is a protected climbing route found in the Alps and certain other locations. The term "via ferrata" is used in most countries and languages except notably in German-speaking countries including Switzerland and Austria, which use Klettersteig (German for "climbing path"), plural Klettersteige.

The essence of a modern via ferrata is a steel cable which runs along the route and is periodically (every 1 to 10 metres (3.3 to 32.8 ft)) fixed to the rock. Using a via ferrata kit, climbers can secure themselves to the cable, limiting any fall. The cable can also be used as aid to climbing, and additional climbing aids, such as iron rungs (stemples), pegs, carved steps and even ladders and bridges are often provided. Thus via ferratas allow otherwise dangerous routes to be undertaken without the risks associated with unprotected scrambling and climbing or the need for climbing equipment such as ropes. They offer the relatively inexperienced a means of enjoying dramatic positions and accessing difficult peaks, normally the preserve of the serious mountaineer; although, as there is a need for some equipment, a good head for heights and basic technique, the via ferrata can be seen as a distinct step up from ordinary mountain walking. Conversely, the modest equipment requirements, ability to do them solo, and potential to cover a lot of ground, mean that via ferratas can also appeal to more experienced climbers.

Via ferratas can vary in length from short routes taking less than an hour, to long, demanding alpine routes covering significant distance and altitude (1,000 metres (3,300 ft) or more of ascent), and taking eight or more hours to complete. In certain areas, such as the Brenta Dolomites, it is possible to link via ferratas together, staying overnight in mountain refuges, and so undertake extensive multi-day climbing tours at high altitude. In difficulty, via ferratas can range from routes that are little more than paths, albeit in dramatic and exposed situations, to very steep and strenuous routes, overhanging in parts, demanding the strength—if not the technique—of serious rock climbing. Generally, via ferratas are done in ascent, although it is possible to descend them.

The origins of the via ferrata date back to the nineteenth century, but they are often associated with the First World War, when several were built in the Dolomite mountain region of Italy to aid the movement of troops. Many more have been developed in recent years, as their popularity has grown and the tourism benefits have been recognised. Over 1000 via ferratas now exist. The majority are found in the Alps, most notably in Italy and Austria. Others are found in a number of European countries, and a few places elsewhere. Via ferratas have traditionally been associated with limestone mountain regions, notably the Dolomites and the Northern Limestone Alps, as the steep nature of the terrain creates the need for some form of protected paths, while the presence of ledges and natural weaknesses means relatively easy but rewarding routes can often be created. However, they are now found in a range of different terrains.

(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

10 Tips for Rock Climbing Wall Beginners

Have you ever hesitated to say SURE when asked to go hiking? Have you ever struggled to say NO PROBLEM when invited to go biking together? It seems to be no. But how about rock climbing? Maybe you’ll say, “Oh, let me see.” Why? That’s because rock climbing usually is regarded as an athletic adventure that has always seemed slightly beyond our reach. Dangling 45 feet from the ground, held only by a rope, sounds like a feat of Herculean strength we’re not sure we possess.

However, research shows that rock climbing can provide an aerobic workout, build upper-body strength, and maintain cardiovascular fitness. In addition, figuring out the best way up the wall gives our brain a mental workout as well.

It turns out that scaling the side of an indoor climbing wall is actually a lot less scary than we thought. So for beginners, start your rock climbing with indoor wall climbing is a good choice and here are 10 tips for you before walking into your nearest climbing gym.

1. Pick Your River
There are several types of climbing (Learn details of climbing types in JP’s news posted on 17/05/2017). Try them all to see what floats your boat. Top-roping (or rope climbing) with a belay partner allows new climbers to cover a lot of distance on the walls. No partner? No problem—use an auto-belay.
                 

If you're afraid of heights, bouldering—rock climbing without ropes—is a great option since the walls are shorter. If rope climbing is long-distance running, bouldering is like sprinting, someone think.

2. Get Geared Up
Proper footwear is key. Softer climbing shoes are recommended. Skip socks if they're your own shoes, and wear thin ones if you're renting. For bouldering, the only other piece of equipment you need is a chalk bag, and you’re good to go. For top-roping, climbers also need a harness, lead rope, chalk bag, carabiner, and belay device—all of which should be available to rent at your climbing gym. (Learn more about Clothing and Gear for Gym Climbing in JP’s news posted on 24/05/2017)
                 

3. Learn The Ropes
Now you've got the gear; and you have to learn how to properly belay. In fact, climbers have to be belay-certified before hitting the wall on their own, so taking a class is essential.

4. Choose Your Route
Top-roping routes will always start with a five, followed by a decimal point, and then another number that corresponds to the difficulty level of the climb. Routes labeled 5.5 or 5.6 are beginner routes, and the higher the number after the decimal point (like 5.12), the harder the climb. Bouldering routes are rated by the V-scale, starting with V0.

Once you've selected a path, begin with both hands on the start holds (usually labeled with two pieces of tape), keeping your feet off the ground. Then follow the same color route up the wall. No cheating by going off the color. Some routes won’t have two footholds at the start, so you can just keep the other foot against the wall when you begin.

5. Engage Your Core Strength
It seems like climbing would require serious upper-body strength, but your core strength is actually most important. Experience in sports like gymnastics, yoga, or Pilates gives first-time climbers a leg up. Other necessary body parts you’ll need to recruit are your fingers, hands, and upper body (arms, shoulders, and back).
                 

6. Keep Arms Straight
Climbing can become more efficient when keeping your arms straight. At the same time, try to keep your legs bent, which makes it easier to push yourself up with your lower body.

7. Plan Your Climb
It's a smart idea to sequence the hand movements and identify all of the footholds on the wall before you start your climb. As you gain more experience, you'll be able to read sequences better, which is considered a great skill. Also try looking for clues: Which holds have chalk on them (to tell you where other climbers have been placing their hands) and which have rubber marks from shoes?

8. Learn The Lingo
It’s essential to communicate properly with your belay partner so you’re both on the same page.
                  

9. Take A Safe Leap
Coming down from the top of the wall can seem scary at first, but as long as you've taken all the proper safety precautions, you'll be fine. And it's actually pretty fun! When you’re ready to come down, alert your belayer (“lower“), straighten your arms, keep your feet against the wall, and let go with your arms. Think “feet first” so you can push off your legs. It can be safer and less harsh on your knees to try to climb down the same way you climbed up, rather than bounce against the wall

10. Prepare Before Going Outdoors
Rock climbing in a gym is a completely different sport than climbing outside. Grades are going to feel a lot harder outside than inside. Plus, you probably won't have access to trained instructors and the outdoors is a less-controlled environment—you're at the mercy of weather conditions and natural holds. But when the time comes, as long as you take the proper safety precautions and communicate well with your partner, heading out can be way more fun than climbing indoors.

Hangzhou International Youth Camp Unveiled

On 21 Feb. 2017, after almost 2 years’ construction, the Hangzhou International Youth Camp, where most programs’ equipment built by JP, unveiled and put into operation successfully.

With the shape of Aircraft Carrier, UFO, and Rocket, Hangzhou International Youth Camp is located in Dongqiao Town, Hangzhou, covering about 74 hectares.

Aiming to better cultivate the youth, Hangzhou International Youth Camp offer various outdoor educational programs, including youth military assault courses, outward bound courses, team building courses, family obstacle course attractions, challenge course races, etc.

Led by concepts of Self-studying, Self-managing, self-protecting, self-improving and self-disciplining, armed with multi-functional training facilities supplied by JP Development, Hangzhou International Youth Camp is versatile and ideal for both teenagers and adults group training.

                    

Henan Jianpei Industrial Development Co., Ltd, JP for short, committing to make a contribution to national quality, is honored to undertaken the construction of the youth camp and proud for our products that serving the camp.

                     

                     

   

If you’re planning a comprehensive camp of this kind, never hesitate to contact JP for help.