How to choose a wall bars
The Swedish wall is a great way to strengthen the health of the child and to develop his strength, agility, coordination of movements and endurance. To choose a high-quality gymnastic equipment, you need to take into account the material from which it is made, as well as the manufacturer, type of attachment, design features and other nuances.
The most popular manufacturers of Swedish walls
Sports corners should be made from quality material and be safe in operation. Therefore, you should choose the Swedish walls of those manufacturers whose products comply with Russian State Standards and European standards. These companies are:
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Samson;
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Romana;
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Health formula;
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Absolute Champion;
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Midzumi;
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TMK PRO;
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Perfetto sport.
What is the best Swedish wall: metal or wood?
Some models of the Swedish walls can be used for outdoor activities, while others - indoors.
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Outdoor gymnastic equipment is most often made of metal (steel), because This material is highly durable and durable. It is resistant to the negative effects of environmental factors: sun, rain and snow.
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In the production of indoor walls in Sweden, both hardwoods (beech, maple, birch) and metal can be used. Both materials have their own characteristics that must be considered when purchasing.
Metal wall bars
This is the strongest and most reliable gymnastic equipment that can support both the weight of a child and an adult. On average, the maximum load on the wall is 100–200 kg.
The bars of metal sports corners are often slippery, which is why a child risks falling over and getting injured. Therefore, it is better to choose models with rubberized (anti-skid) beams.
Virtues
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High strength material. Designed for heavy weight;
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Small children are more comfortable to hold on to the metal (thin) crossbar, rather than wooden;
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Suitable for outdoor use.
disadvantages
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Slippery metal bars can be dropped;
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A blow to a metal wall wall is more painful than a blow to a wooden product.
Wood is a safe and environmentally friendly material. When creating sports equipment, it is carefully treated, polished and sometimes varnished to prevent roughness and splinters.
Wooden models, as a rule, can withstand a maximum load of 70–120 kg. Therefore, they are poorly suited for adolescents and adults who, in addition to the wall itself, will also need additional equipment: bars, a press shop, etc.
Wood products are great for children, because have non-slip surface. In addition, the kids more pleasant to touch the wooden beams, rather than cold steel bars.
Virtues
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The most eco-friendly type of material;
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Wood is a warm material, and when you are barefoot, the child does not experience discomfort;
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Fit well in the interior of the children's room.
disadvantages
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Have a small margin of safety, compared with metal structures;
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Quickly deteriorate under the influence of adverse environmental factors (UV radiation, moisture).
In the form of the letter I
This product has a very simple design - two vertical racks with transverse crossbars. The Swedish wall can be attached to the wall or fixed between the floor and the ceiling (on the back).
These models are poorly suited for children, but they can be used for flexibility and stretching exercises, as well as for therapeutic physical training and sports rehabilitation.
Virtues
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Take up little space in the room - perfect for small apartments;
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Affordable price.
disadvantages
- Swedish wall does not cause interest in children, because has little functionality. It will not work to hang ropes, gymnastic rings and other sports equipment.
This is one of the most popular types of sports areas. It differs from the previous model in the presence of a horizontal bar or a hand-handle, which increases the functionality of the product. Gymnastic rings, a rope, a rope ladder can be attached to the Swedish wall, due to which the child will be interested in studying.
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Take a little space in the room;
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Multifunctionality;
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Reliability fastening. Can be mounted in several ways: to the wall and / or clap.
disadvantages
- The price of the L-shaped model is higher than the I-shaped.
It is a ladder, on both sides of which there are horizontal bars or handicrafts. Therefore, you can attach various attachments to the wall bars.
Virtues
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Suitable for classes with several children;
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It is interesting for children to practice on such a wall due to numerous sports equipment.
disadvantages
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Occupy more space in the house, compared with the I-and L-shaped models;
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Only fasten with fasteners.
This is the most cumbersome and stable design. It can withstand a large load - you can attach a lot of additional sporting elements to it.
Virtues
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Suitable for classes with several children;
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It has a high gaming potential.
disadvantages
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Suitable only for spacious rooms;
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Only fasten;
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It has a high cost.
Tips for choosing the wall bars
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Before you buy, pay attention to the method of fixing the wall bars. If you have suspended ceilings, you will not fit products that are fastened to the case (U-and T-shaped models). And in the presence of plasterboard walls, it is impossible to use I-shaped products and L-shaped sports corners that need to be fixed to the wall.
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Together with the wall bars, choose mats - they will protect the child in case of a fall.
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Make sure that the crossbar was well fixed and did not rotate around its axis.
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There should be no sharp protruding edges on the wall, as well as nails and screws.
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If you have several children, it is better to choose multifunctional T and L-shaped models.
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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a guide to purchase.
