Why your belay choice defines your park's performance
Permanent connection — zero risk of accidental disconnection
A continuous belay system keeps participants permanently attached to the safety lifeline throughout the entire course. A purpose-built trolley travels along the cable and passes through each transition point automatically — there is nothing for the participant to unclip at any stage. This eliminates the primary cause of climbing park incidents and reduces the instruction burden on your staff significantly.
Interconnected carabiners — authentic climbing with active protection
Smart belay systems use a pair of mechanically linked carabiners: it is physically impossible for a participant to unclip both at the same time. At least one connection to the safety line is always maintained, eliminating accidental disconnection while preserving the authentic feel of a traditional climbing course. Smart belay is also highly retrofittable — it integrates into existing course infrastructure without major structural changes.
Continuous or smart belay — which is right for your park?
Both system types are recommended by Skywalker and both exceed self-belay on every commercial and safety metric. The right choice depends on your park's design, audience profile, budget, and operational model.
Tres pilares de cada parque forestal que construimos
Cada parque forestal ECO de Skywalker se basa en la excelencia en el diseño, el dominio de la seguridad y la fiabilidad operativa, independientemente del tamaño del sitio o del presupuesto.
Elige el sistema de aseguramiento que mejor se adapte a tu operación
Suministramos e instalamos cuatro sistemas de aseguramiento compatibles con la norma EN 17109, cada uno adaptable a instalaciones existentes.
Desde la primera conversación hasta el día de apertura
Un proceso estructurado de seis etapas que elimina las sorpresas y mantiene tu inversión a tiempo y dentro del presupuesto.
Exploración del sitio y brief comercial
Visitamos tu ubicación, caminamos el terreno, evaluamos la salud de los árboles y mapeamos el flujo de visitantes junto con tus objetivos comerciales, demografía objetivo y presupuesto.
Diseño y distribución del circuito
Nuestros diseñadores producen renders conceptuales en 3D, mapas de circuitos y una matriz de niveles de dificultad, incluyendo la selección de elementos, elección del sistema de aseguramiento y rendimiento estimado de visitantes.
Ingeniería estructural y permisos
Ingenieros certificados calculan capacidades de carga, tensiones de cables, estabilidad de puntos de anclaje y cargas de viento. Gestionamos todos los permisos de planificación locales en tu nombre.
Construcción e instalación
Nuestros equipos de construcción especializados utilizan madera ECO de origen sostenible y herrajes premium. Las técnicas de sujeción a los árboles protegen los sistemas de raíces y permiten el ajuste estructural continuo a medida que crecen.
Entrenamiento, certificación y lanzamiento
Entrenamiento completo del personal cubriendo equipo, rescate de emergencia y protocolos de inspección diaria, además de certificación de terceros independientes y un manual de Operaciones y Mantenimiento específico del sitio.
Asociación de mantenimiento continuo
Inspecciones periódicas anuales EN 15567 (intervalo máximo de 15 meses), contratos de mantenimiento a medida y acceso a nuestra base de datos de seguridad centralizada, protegiendo tu parque y tu posición de responsabilidad año tras año.
Un parque forestal funciona en múltiples modelos de negocio
Tres niveles de inversión calibrados: desde un centro comunitario hasta un destino internacional
Los parques de aventura son activos comercialmente comprobados. Ya sea que estés planificando una instalación comunitaria compacta o un resort de destino completo, Skywalker estructura cada proyecto alrededor de un margen de beneficio neto protegido del 30% y una ventana de recuperación de la inversión definida, para que tu caso de inversión esté garantizado desde el primer día.
A risk-mitigated path from concept to commercial operation
Building a high-wire forest park is a substantial capital commitment. The variables — terrain, tree species, local regulations, visitor throughput targets, and belay system choice — interact in ways that generic consultants do not anticipate. Skywalker's project approach is designed to remove uncertainty before it becomes cost overrun.
Every park we build passes through the same seven stages. The sequence is not negotiable because each stage produces the evidence that the next stage requires. You will always know which stage you are in, what it will cost, and what you will receive at the end of it.
Every stage has a deliverable, a cost, and a hand-off point
The roadmap below is the same for every high-wire forest park we build — from a community-scale installation to an international destination. The technical depth of each stage scales with the project; the sequence does not.
M-NDA & Project Discovery
Before any site-specific data changes hands, we establish a mutual non-disclosure agreement. This protects your site location, your development plans, and our proprietary engineering methodology. We then conduct an initial project discovery session — an in-depth conversation about your vision, target audience, site access, and commercial objectives — to establish whether we are the right partner for your project.
Feasibility & Concept Study
This is a paid engagement. Our engineers conduct a deep-dive assessment of your terrain profile, tree species health, environmental constraints, and visitor throughput potential. Trees serving as structural elements are pre-examined — we recommend ultrasound tomography prior to any installation decision. The study concludes with a 3D conceptual render of the proposed park layout and a preliminary ROI throughput model calibrated to your site.
Detailed Engineering & Technical Dossier
Our engineering team uses proprietary simulation software to conduct full structural force analysis and cable tension calculations. This kinetic modelling prevents trial-and-error on site and guarantees that the design is compliant with EN 15567 (European Ropes Course Standard) before any material is ordered. The output is a complete Technical Dossier — the document package required to obtain regulatory approval and to commission an independent inspection body.
Regulatory & Certification Path
We coordinate early with the relevant independent testing and certification bodies — including TÜV, with whom Skywalker holds an exclusive inspection agreement — to map the certification path for your specific site and jurisdiction. All technical documentation is assessed against construction plans by an independent inspection body operating in compliance with EN ISO/IEC 17020. Country-specific permit applications and zoning compliance can be included as a service component where required.
Fixed-Price Net Quote
Because our engineering is precise before this stage, we are able to issue a binding, fully itemised contract with zero hidden costs. There are no "ballpark ranges" and no provisional sums. Every line item is fixed: materials, labour, equipment, installation, certification, and staff training. You sign a contract you can build a business plan around.
Installation & Construction
Skywalker's certified construction teams execute the engineering blueprints on site. Construction of the park generally runs six to eight weeks from start to finish, depending on park scale and site accessibility. We utilise proprietary, eco-friendly tree-friendly anchor brackets that provide structural durability without harming the living tree — the bracket accommodates the natural growth of the tree over time, allowing for continuous adjustment of the parcours. Only high-specification certified materials are used throughout.
Commissioning & Operational Launch
The park is commissioned through a final Site Acceptance Test (SAT) conducted by a fully independent inspection body — a Type A body carrying its own public liability insurance and operating in compliance with EN 15567:2015 and ISO/IEC 17020. This is your inaugural certification. On successful completion, your operational staff receive ERCA (European Ropes Course Association) standard training, and we hand over the complete maintenance manual, health and safety documentation, and all course-specific risk assessments. Your park is automatically enrolled in our Lifecycle Management programme — protecting the asset and your commercial insurance position from the first day of operation.
The regulatory framework your park is built within
Questions about design standards and engineering requirements? Our Design & Architecture team can walk you through the technical requirements for your specific site and country.
Three commercial guarantees built into the process
The 7-Stage Roadmap exists because a completed park must match the financial prognosis that justified the investment. These three outcomes are engineered into the process — they do not depend on things going right.