Products - Climbing Walls
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Origins and History
Nicros-EasyWall™ was introduced into the Nicros line as a low-cost, easy-to-install panel system. After adding this product to our line, it came to our attention that even though Nicros-EasyWall™ was a low-cost product, it still came in beyond what certain budgets could support.
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To reduce the cost, the rock-like features, cracks, and edges associated with Nicros-EasyWall™ had to be sacrificed. That sacrifice resulted in the development of Nicros-GranitPanels™. Although simple in look and design, these panels offer a simple beauty with their mottled, granite-looking surface texture.
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What are Nicros-GranitPanels™?
Nicros-GranitPanels™ are the highest quality, lowest price per square foot climbing wall system available. Nicros-GranitPanels™ are plywood sheets covered with a special granite-like climbing texture and can simply be added to an existing wall (or framework) indoors or outdoors to create a wall of any width or height. Each panel has 48 screw-in T-nuts which will leave you with endless possibilities for routesetting. |
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What makes Nicros-GranitPanels™ so great?
The beauty of these panels is that they can be installed virtually anywhere and are used to create a vertical climbing wall or a bouldering wall. A climbing wall made from Nicros-GranitPanels™ is a fun addition to any recreation center, school, camp, rehabilitation center, etc. In addition, Nicros-GranitPanel™ texture is the best in the industry; you won’t find a better texture in any paint-on product.
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Surface and Features
For a simple, low-cost climbing wall with awesome texture, this is the product. The panels can even be tinted and flecked to match surrounding walls and achieve a number of desired affects. Custom colors are available. Call for details.
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Handholds
Each panel comes with ten handholds to get you started. Nicros has over 1,500 handhold shapes to customize your wall. The holds generally come in a combination of “kid-friendly” colors such as red, blue, green, yellow, or orange. If you have a specific color combination you are looking for or want your holds to blend in with the background wall panel color, holds can be ordered in any custom color. If the color is a very specific tone that you are after, it is preferred to have a paint chip to view the color to make the best possible match. The ten handholds that come with each panel are meant only to get you started. The number of holds you are going to need will depend on the climber’s age and ability.
We want to give you the flexibility to purchase additional holds that you want and need based on the climber’s needs. Once the wall is up, you may decide you want to spell your climber’s, school’s, or mascot’s name. |
You may decide to add whimsical animal-shaped holds. You may realize you need some additional “advanced” holds or more “beginner” holds. Rather than giving you all of the holds up front, we find it best to give you enough to get started, and because every customer’s needs are different, follow up with each of our customers regarding the additional holds once the wall is in place. |
Feel
Nicros-GranitPanel™ texture is the best in the industry, you won’t find a better texture in any paint-on product. Unlike other paint-on textures, Nicros-GranitPanel™ texture utilizes a special spray-on process that makes it tougher, stronger, more uniform and allows it to bond to the plywood better than in other paint-on products. The granite-like texture is gritty enough to get awesome traction while still remaining flat enough that holds can be firmly tightened down flush with the wall. These panels do not have an abrasive, skin-shredding texture to the climber who slips off while climbing.
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Construction
Once support framing (i.e. 2”x4” wood studs) is put in place, these sheets are easily attached, creating a fun-to-climb textured wall. These panels can easily be cut to create openings for light switches, wall receptacles, etc. before the panel is screwed in place. Although it’s very easy to install, Nicros also offers installation. Please call a sales representative at 651-778-1975 for a quote on the installation.
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Cost
At $299 for a 4'x8' panel (which includes 10 handholds, mounting hardware, and an installation manual), Nicros-GranitPanels™ provide a very economical climbing wall option. Although it's very easy to install, Nicros does offer installation services. Please call a customer service representative to discuss your facility's specific needs. The price does not include a framework, installation, or engineering. If the handholds aren't needed, the cost is $249 per panel. The cost for Nicros to install the average Nicros-GranitPanel™ climbing wall is $49 per panel, plus engineering, travel and expenses.
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