Eldorado » news http://eldowalls.com Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:35:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Eldo featured in Recreation Management Problem Solver Idea Book http://eldowalls.com/news/eldo-featured-in-recreation-management-problem-solver-idea-book/ http://eldowalls.com/news/eldo-featured-in-recreation-management-problem-solver-idea-book/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:35:42 +0000 candie http://eldowalls.com/?p=1934 Known for our turnkey climbing wall solutions, Eldo is considered an expert in the climbing wall industry.

In the 2010 Recreation Management Problem Solver Idea Book, we share our expertise on climbing walls and auto belays.

Click on the links below to learn more:

Creating the Ideal Climbing Wall

Choosing an Auto Belay

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In this 10 minute webinar, our Design Director, Jason Plumb, will take you through an overview of the components that make up climbing wall assembly. You’ll get a view into the surface, support structure, and everything in between.

Want to learn more? Visit our Climbing Wall Planning and Resources pages.

]]> http://eldowalls.com/uncategorized/new-eldo-webinar-series/feed/ 1 20 Tips for Building a Climbing Wall Facility http://eldowalls.com/uncategorized/20-tips-for-building-a-climbing-wall-facility/ http://eldowalls.com/uncategorized/20-tips-for-building-a-climbing-wall-facility/#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:12:39 +0000 candie http://eldowalls.com/?p=1885 Designing a climbing wall facility?  Take advantage of Eldorado Climbing Walls’ experience and expertise.  Check out our 20 tips for designing, building and programming your climbing wall.

See our additional climbing wall resources for more information.

20 Tips for Building a Climbing Wall Facility
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According to the article, the new climbing wall in the functional fitness center has brought a “new dimension of training and recreational fun to soldiers and families.”

Read the full article

View more military climbing walls by Eldorado Climbing Walls

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]]> http://eldowalls.com/news/video-faq-for-trublue-auto-belay/feed/ 0 Warning on refurbished auto belays from MSA http://eldowalls.com/news/warning-on-refurbished-auto-belays-from-msa/ http://eldowalls.com/news/warning-on-refurbished-auto-belays-from-msa/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:09:20 +0000 candie http://eldowalls.com/?p=1687 MSA today released a notification advising customers not to modify, upgrade or refurbish MSA Redpoint Descender auto belay units, which are subject to an MSA recall notice of 12/23/2009.

MSA also advises against third party retrofits, which are a violation of federal consumer product safety laws. Companies offering refurbishments of MSA Redpoint Descenders are at risk of possible severe civil and criminal monetary sanctions.

Download the notice

View the Climbing Wall Association Press Release

What’s the alternative?

To provide past MSA customers with an alternative modular auto belay, Eldorado Climbing Walls has launched the TRUBLUE Auto Belay.  Designed for climbers and engineered for safety, the TRUBLUE Auto Belay is the next generation of indoor and outdoor climbing wall auto belays.  TRUBLUE uses technology superior to prior and current auto belay devices and is engineered to meet the strictest safety standards of all auto belays.  Modular and compact, TRUBLUE auto belays are easy to install, move and maintain.

Learn more about the TRUBLUE Auto Belay

]]> http://eldowalls.com/news/warning-on-refurbished-auto-belays-from-msa/feed/ 0 Climbing Wall Inspections: Are you Keeping Up? http://eldowalls.com/news/climbing-wall-inspections-are-you-keeping-up/ http://eldowalls.com/news/climbing-wall-inspections-are-you-keeping-up/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:06:17 +0000 candie http://eldowalls.com/?p=1667 We suggest that you conduct a third party climbing wall inspection every three years.  Eldorado Climbing Walls can inspect any wall, regardless of manufacturer.
 
Our inspection process includes physical inspections, onsite review of your risk management program and maintenance logs, as well as an evaluation of expansion and renovation possibilities.  At the completion of the inspection, you will receive a detailed written report.

Contact us to set up your inspection today.

Climbing Wall Inspections

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To read the article, click here and go to page 22.

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Buying an Auto Belay
]]> http://eldowalls.com/news/choosing-an-auto-belay/feed/ 0 Eldo’s expertise featured in Recreation Management http://eldowalls.com/news/eldos-expertise-featured-in-recreation-management/ http://eldowalls.com/news/eldos-expertise-featured-in-recreation-management/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:52:32 +0000 candie http://eldowalls.com/?p=1497 This month’s Recreation Management magazine features an article on the A-Z of climbing walls.  Eldo is featured in the article as a key expert providing advice on design, planning, product, operation and maintenance.

Download the article to learn more about building and operating a climbing wall in your facility.

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