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. On-site consultancy is charged at €1,000 per day; off-site work at €750 per day.
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. Design and engineering fees are set at the rates confirmed in our 2026 fee schedule, which your project manager will provide at the close of Stage 2.
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.