A little bit of History

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1 A little bit of History Monkey Hardware is a young, dynamic company from Palatia, Germany. Formed by Franz J Muller, with 20 years of climbing and alpine sports, and experience gained through coaching and training in the pedagogic field lead him to develop their product. The Monkeys are: An individual training tool for climbers Family friendly Suitable for all ages Suitable for coaching Suitable for schools Suitable for high-ropes courses Provide adventure up to the tree tops Weather proof Shatter proof Tree friendly 04/07/2012 Challenge Course Supplies 1

2 Monkey Hardware Components Legend 1. Tread 2. Tree / Resin-protection 3. Tension Belt receiver with slidingbreak 4. Receiver for 2 nd tension belt 5. Drill for transportation 6. Climbing Hold 7. Screw M10 thread 8. Back with rounded contact surface /07/2012 Challenge Course Supplies 2

3 Our Holds All of the Monkey holds are TUV certified, and comply with various norms (e.g.. DIN EN (Artificial Climbing Structures; Part 3 Safety requirements and test methods for climbing holds); EN (Playground Equipment and surfacing; Part 1 General safety requirement and test methods). Made of polyurethane and polyester Premium quality Non-toxic materials Shatterproof Ergonomic design no sharp edges. Suitable for use by Children. By using a standardised length of screw, there is no excess length protruding through the back of the Monkey, so guaranteed to be harmless to the Trees! In addition sufficient fixedness and therefore safety is assured. The size of the hold specifically matches the Monkey the risk of injuries caused by distant parts or sharp edges is minimised. Disclaimer By using climbing holds of other manufacturers Monkey Hardware product liability expires 04/07/2012 Challenge Course Supplies 3

4 Which Tension Belt? The straps are manufactured from premium quality polyester, highly UV resistant. Production is to DIN EN 9001:2000 and ISO/TS 16949:2002. Stitching meets standards of GS-compliance (German Equipment Safety Act) Tension Belt with zinc die-cast buckle; Low weight (approx. 115g) Set up and remove Monkeys quickly A little more strength and technique required to pull the belt tight Locks tight Lower price Less bulky less noticeable on the tree Low risk of injury on the buckle F allowed 250 dan Tension Belt with steel ratchet; Weight approx. 410g Easy to throw around the tree Easy to pull tight and readjust the fit Locks absolutely tight Good for overhanging routes and bouldering Feels safe Low risk of injury on the ratchet F allowed 450 dan Please see pages 6 and 7 in our 2012 brochure for further information on the tension belts NOTE The Monkey product liability will expire by using tension belts of other manufacturers! 04/07/2012 Challenge Course Supplies 4

5 Calculate how high you can set up a Monkey Set 1. Define the space in between the tension belts For Children the ideal space between the single tension belts is approx cm For Adults a space of approx cm is recommended 2. Check the content of the Set you are considering purchasing The height you reach is determined by the quantity of tension belts included in the set so a BASIC Set includes 10 tension belts (10 x0.4m = 4m) 3. How to get higher With a Starter Kit you can gain an additional 80cm You can simply increase the space between the tension belts climbing will be more difficult then Additional tension belts, Monkeys and holds can be incorporated according to your wishes You don t have to go high to have fun you can set the Monkeys up around the lower parts of the tree, or a sturdy lower branch, so that you can boulder on it. NOTE We strongly recommend using a crash pad/mat to avoid injuries 04/07/2012 Challenge Course Supplies 5

6 Plan your route(s) Route A. Every set containing the same number of Monkeys and Tension Belts One Monkey including a climbing hold is put on to each tension belt. The result is 1 climbing route, in which the holds and steps are defined by the position of the Monkeys. Using this way it is possible to get high up in the tree with a relatively small number of Monkeys Route B. This combination shows two Monkeys per tension belt. Several climbing routes are possible, because holds and steps are not defined by the position and can therefore be figured out individually. This combination tends to be easier to climb, because beginners can always use a second hold to stabilise themselves. Whichever combination you choose to use, we recommend the use of our Starter kit; containing 4 Monkeys without holds and 2 Tension Belts these serve as footholds on the lower part of the tree, therefore you don t need holds on them. NOTE SOME PRE PACKED SETS INCLUDE THE STARTER KIT 04/07/2012 Challenge Course Supplies 6

7 HOW TO SET UP THE Monkeys easily! 1. Once you have chosen your tree, prepare the Monkeys and tension belts. Put the tension belt around the tree, and tighten loosely 2. Put the Monkey behind the belt from the bottom and connect it 3. Tighten the tension belt 4. Once you have connected and set up your belay device, set up more Monkeys as you ascend. You can find a video on our web site that shows the easiest way of setting up the Monkeys and explains what else to consider. 04/07/2012 Challenge Course Supplies 7

8 Monkey Instruction Manual and Tips 04/07/2012 Challenge Course Supplies 8

9 Monkey Instruction Manual and Tips 04/07/2012 Challenge Course Supplies 9

10 Monkeys and Nature Rules and Tips: To guarantee the harmonious co-existence of humans, animals and plants, and to avoid unnecessary limitation of climbing, you should follow some important rules: The use of Monkeys is a variety of rock climbing and should only be performed a skilled persons or with a suitably qualified instructor Without additional climbing-specific protection the use of Monkeys is permitted to a height of 3m / 10 feet. A crash pad or crash mat should always be used to avoid potential injuries Above 3m the rules and standards of sports-climbing apply Climbing equipment must be inspected on a regular basis, by a suitably qualified person, and renewed if necessary Only climb on adequate trees if a tree has too many limbs, or if you are not sure that it is stable enough to climb, find a better one to avoid any risk. Avoid climbing trees your are not absolutely confident about Do not hurt the tree Do not climb trees that have nesting birds in them disturbing birds whilst they are breeding may cause them to leave their offspring Do not cut of tree limbs to make access easier Respect parking restrictions, use marked trails, take litter home, and respect other users of the forest. 04/07/2012 Challenge Course Supplies 10

11 And finally. Have fun and enjoy your own Monkeys! 04/07/2012 Challenge Course Supplies 11