Low Ropes course vs. High Ropes course

Ropes courses are good forms of recreational activities to stimulate both the mind and the body. Among its many advantages include improved stamina and flexibility and team building skills among the participants. There are two main types of courses which include the high course and the low course.

The high ropes course makes use of materials that include utility poles and cables set up in a wooded area. The ropes and wires are attached outdoors to trees and require a ropes course construction company to build. Before opening the course to the public, a set of rules and regulations from the Association of Challenge Course Technologies (ACCT) and other groups to ensure the safety of the course.

High ropes course can also be classified as static and dynamic courses. In a static course, the participants are attached to the upper wire along with the belay cable for safety. In case of emergency and the participant dangles, the wires will act as support and catch them. Dynamic high ropes courses require the participants to be connected to the rope with a facilitator on the ground belaying the participant on the course.

Low ropes courses, however, are commonly used for socialization activities and serve as good ice breakers among family and friends. The elements of low ropes course construction include cables and ropes that are constructed near trees and poles with a height of 12 to 18 inches above the ground. Famous low ropes courses include the Spider's Web, Carpet Maze and the Swinging Balance Beam among others.

To select the ropes course type for an aerial park, one must evaluate the needs and skills of the participants. An advantage of a low ropes course to a high course is that it requires a lesser amount of facilitators.

Outdoor Ventures Group is a company that can offer ropes course construction services for aerial theme parks in the US. From analysis to feasibility and marketing, the company can also oversee building and operation of the outdoor park.