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Landing Surfaces
Nicro-MatTM
Nicros-DropZoneTM
Nicro-MulchTM
Shredded Rubber
Landing Mats
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Durable seamless rubber mulch surface layered over foam
Recycled loose rubber chunks
Traditional vinyl shell with foam core (custom shapes available)
Carpet-bonded surface layered over foam
Turn-Key Products
Auto Belays
Auto Belay Safety SystemTM (patent pending)
Handholds
Route Setting
Climbing Gear
Risk Management Operations Protocol Evaluation Safety TM
(R.O.P.E.S.TM ) Training
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Experience. Weve been building climbing walls for more than sixteen years and have built almost a million square feet
in many different settings. Nicros construction workers and project managers have extensive experience in the field and, because
our president owns and operates three large commercial climbing gyms, we know more than how to build a wall we know how to
create a positive climbing experience and make the program and the facility a success.
Products. Nicros offers nine different climbing wall systems to fit any need or budget as well as more than 1,500
different handhold shapes and training tools. Nicros has the most extensive line of climbing wall products available in the U.S. and
also offers training programs for climbing wall operations including risk management and routesetting.
Quality. At Nicros, our philosophy is to produce the finest quality products and provide the best customer service to all our
customers, all of the time. Our quality is measured not only through climbing wall inspections and handhold strength testing but
through the return business we receive from our loyal customers.
Reliability.
Nicros is
proud of our
customer service
and personal
touch. Nicros
employees are
exceptionally
personable and
have extensive
experience in
rock climbing
and climbing wall
construction.
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Service.
Handhold Innovation. Nicros pioneered many of the standards common to the industry today:
Creating swirly color patterns on handholds
Diff-TexTM (different climbing hold textures)
Hollow Backs on large holds (reduces weight)
Versa-CentersTM (accepts flathead and capscrew bolts)
Putting our logo on the inside of hollow back surfaces
ReplicatesTM (shapes molded from real rock)
Extreme Hold TechnologyTM (patent pending) which further reduces handhold weight and material on very large holds
Climbing Wall Innovation. Nicros introduced decorative, realistic rock climbing wall systems to the
climbing industry in 1994, now called A.R.T.WallTM. We further innovated this product with circular flat disks at the bolt hole
location using heavy duty couplers for T-Nuts. An innovation was made to our WestCoastTM Walls (textured plywood climbing wall
system) which we call the FrameFreeTM (patent pending) system. This innovation has helped us save materials, time, and money.
Nicros began shaping rock-like panels (Nicros-EasyWallTM), now common in the industry. GymWallTM was introduced in 2007 as the
only custom-built plywood climbing wall product that is pre-built off-site.
Passion. Passion is what drives Nicros and its employees to be the best in the wall and handhold industry. Nicros staff has
more than 100 years of combined climbing experience and the staff knows that without passion, Nicros wouldnt be what it is today.
Tarleton University
Stephenville, TX
Contractor License
Insurance Review
Special Bonds
Cad Drawing
Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH
Finished
Project
Finished
Project
Foam Core
Model
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Clay Model
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What is A.R.T.WallTM?
Nicros introduced A.R.T.WallTM, the premium climbing wall system, to the climbing
industry in 1994. We were the first to utilize a decorative real rock system that incorporates all of the advantages
of using modular handholds. For more than fifteen years, we have made many changes and improvements and continue
to offer a truly superior product. A.R.T.WallTM is the premium climbing wall system, creating the most realistic climbing
experience currently available. It not only looks like real rock, it climbs like it as well!
the design and engineering, a steel frame is erected and the Glass Fiber
Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) castings are lifted into place and attached to
the frame via secondary steel that is welded to the primary steel frame.
Castings are typically six to seven feet wide and six to seven feet tall and
can be oriented in any direction by our artisans to create the desired effect
or climbing difficulty.
Step 1.
Step 2.
Lathe. Once all the castings are attached to the frame, metal lathe is installed to tie the panels together. Castings are
placed with care to line up longer features, such as cracks, to mimic the natural rock look. Once all the castings are in place
and are tied together, the embossing process begins.
Features.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Embossing. Embossing helps to blend the different castings together, providing a uniform look to the wall. Once
the wall is embossed and cleaned, modifications can be made to the background surface to make climbing on the naturals
easier or harder.
Turn-Key Systems.
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Step 6.
Step 7.
Final Product.
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Shelby, MI
Step 5.
Special
handhold
attachment
disks. The flat
Over Sixty
Feet Tall!
Visually stunning,
A.R.T.WallTM is the only
climbing wall system that
truly looks like real rock.
Feel. Since
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Customizable
look. A.R.T.Wall can be
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A.R.T.WallTM is made
of concrete, it has that
cool-to-the-touch, rocklike feel. In addition, the
framework is so solid
that there is no bending
or flexing of the surface
which is common with
other systems.
Appearance.
What is WestCoastTM?
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Lakeville, MN
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walls start
with a primary steel frame. This frame is engineered to transfer the climbing loads to the
floor and/or to the adjacent walls. The primary frame is normally constructed by raising
columns of wide flange steel and welding horizontal cross members of tube steel to the
wide flange. This also allows an easily accessible space behind the wall for standard
inspections, and makes it possible for the climbing wall to be mostly independent of the
building. Nicros uses a patent pending FrameFreeTM system to minimize steel which
reduces cost.
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Steel. In the example shown, the existing wall was sufficiently reinforced so
that the primary steel frame could
be attached directly to the existing
wall instead of being welded to wide
flange steel columns. This decreases
material costs and allows for greater
flexibility for the engineering process.
Step 1.
Step 3.
Step 2.
Reinforce.
Lathe. While the previous steps are the most critical from a
construction and safety standpoint, the next steps determine the final
aesthetics of the climbing wall. The entire face of the climbing wall is
covered in lathe which is tacked to the surface of the plywood.
Step 4.
Step 5.
applied at the location of all of the features. The rock-like relief is carved out of
the concrete and added to the wall.
Wear Bars.
Step 6.
Step 7.
Step 8.
Once the climbing wall is dry, handholds, landing surface, and anchors are
installed and the climbing wall is ready for use.
Customizable Look.
Visually Striking
and Highly
Functional. Sculpted
LifeTime Fitness
Chanhassen, MN
LifeTime Fitness
Lakeville, MN
Features and
Versatility.
WestCoastTM can be
integrated with other
wall styles such as
A.R.T.WallTM, as shown
to the right, to provide a
complementary look and
expand climbing square
footage.
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Infinite Design
Possibilities.
The design of a
WestCoast wall can
range from fairly simple,
with few plane breaks, to
highly complex with loads
of sculpted features. The
design possibilities are
endless.
Vertical Endeavors
St. Paul, MN
Integratable.
What is GymWallTM?
GymWallTM is a plywood climbing wall system
with awesome texture, pre-built in our facility,
and assembled on site using a bolt-together
sub frame. This style of climbing wall gives you
the most bang for your buck.
Step 1.
Durability.
One of the coolest things about this product is its texture. The coating resembles
hard, smooth sandstone and is made of a mixture of epoxy and sand for longevity
and durability. We use a special ceramic-coated sand which further aids in the
durability of the texture on this product.
Price.
Since this system is designed and pre-built in our shop, it allows for a low price
per square foot which will fit into even the tightest of budgets. The large panels are
assembled onsite and bolted to a sub-frame. This type of climbing wall installation saves
money due to the reduced amount of time a construction crew spends in the field.
Step 2.
Removable.
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Custom Wall.
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Subframe.
What is Nicrolite?
Nicros Nicrolite Climbing Wall System is
unique as it provides a lightweight climbing
wall that is pre-fabricated off-site and installed
at your facility quickly and without the mess
associated with the custom climbing walls.
Nicrolite has the versatility of using either
bolt-on handholds or the natural features
like our A.R.T.Wall. The texture makes
this product awesome for climbers who are
looking to improve their footwork by using
natural features. The real rock look gives
Nicrolite projects the best appearance in
the industry.
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Nicrolite is
unloaded from the
truck at this
install site and
prepared to be
craned onto the
roof.
Nicrolite combines the lighter weight fiberglass face with an internal steel framework designed by a
licensed structural engineer. Since Nicrolite is delivered in a nearly finished state, on-site installation
time is drastically reduced and allows for this product to be installed around finished surfaces without
creating the debris associated with most construction sites.
Step 1.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Step 5.
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What is Nicrolite-HandSculptedTM?
Nicrolite-HandSculptedTM
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Step 6.
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Miami, FL
Step 7.
What is Nicros-SegWall?
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Residential Installation
Osseo, WI
Parkview Facility
Hong Kong
The texture on Nicros-SegWallTM is superior to competitor products in that it is not slippery. A special sand enveloped gel coat is
used during the manufacturing process, allowing the climber to smear, flag, and use all of the natural features, without slipping off.
Installation is as simple as setting the segments in place and bolting them together. The first two Nicros-SegWall segments are
bolted to the floor, to an existing wall, and to each other. Each remaining segment is then set into place and bolted down to the
adjacent segment and to an existing reinforced wall.
What is Nicros-EasyWall?
Nicros-EasyWall is a uniquely designed lightweight
4x4 panel system. It is named easy wall because
installation is as easy as bolting it to an existing
wall. Each panel is two to three inches thick and also
has natural crack-like features that line up with the
adjoining panels, regardless of how they are oriented.
This attention to detail yields a realistic and beautiful
climbing wall.
The advantage to Nicros-EasyWall is that its a lowcost, easy-to-install system that takes up very little space.
Many schools use this product to create a bouldering
wall, but its also used in recreation centers, rehabilitation
centers, health clubs, and residential properties for both
bouldering walls and full-height climbing walls.
Each panel comes with five handholds to get you started
but the number youll need will depend on the climbers
age and ability. The holds come in a combination of kidfriendly colors such as red, blue and yellow and earth
tone colors such as tan, grey, and brown to match your
panels.
Residential Installation
Salem, OR
Residential Installation
Silverthorne, CO
The perfect place for putting a home training wall turned out to be the room
we promised to my 13-year-old daughter. As we planned the remodel of the
room, we showed our contractor Climbing Magazines article on building your
own gym. Phone calls and web-surfing quickly led us to Nicros-EasyWallTM as the
most affordable and versatile choice. I designed the wall with a 22.5 inch,
45 degree overhang, and we have been having a blast ever since. Were even
thinking of extending it to the other walls and ceiling of her bedroom!
- Jenni Neahring, Residential Installation, Salem, OR
existing wall such as a concrete block wall. Installation typically happens at a rate of two panels per person per hour. This means
that, in less than five hours, a ten panel bouldering wall could be installed by one person! While installation is easy, its very
important that it be done correctly. We suggest consulting a licensed structural engineer to ensure correct and safe attachment of
the panels to your building.
Measuring the
location of the
obstacle, such as
an electrical outlet,
allows for a nice,
clean finished look.
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There are a number of different panel designs and each is usable in four
different orientations. The edges, incuts, and micro-terrain of these
panels are meant to be used by climbers for hand and footholds and were
designed to be of a particular grade in each orientation. If placing a series
of panels for use on a full-height climbing wall, naturals routes of various
difficulties can be created before handholds are even added to the wall!
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What are
Nicros-GranitPanels?
Furring Strips:
2-foot on center
fun-to-climb playground rocks available. Nicros designers used their experience to design a boulder that
simulates the movements used while climbing real rock. Each Boulder has been carefully crafted from molds
of real rock to capture the diversity of climbing holds that only nature can create. This results in a playground
piece that is unequaled in terms of aesthetics and blending with a natural park setting.
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Indianapolis, IN
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What are Playground Boulders? Nicros Boulders are the most realistic and
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Construction of a Nicros
Playground Boulder looks like:
Molds made from the original
UV resistant outer coating laid into mold
High glass content polyester resin backs the coating
Parts fiberglassed together
Seams filled and textured to form a seamless outer
surface
Boulder tinted in a brown color scheme using Nicros
special tinting techniques
Boulders sprayed with a special anti-grafitti coating
before shipping
Flame retardant gel coat is available and can be
applied to your boulder meeting Class 1 flame retardant
specifications (ASTM e-84 rating of <25 flame spread,
<450 smoke density)
Nicros Boulders arrive at your site complete and ready to install. Depending on the size, a fork lift or small crane will be needed to lift
the boulder into place. Footings or security points can be handled by digging a hole and pouring concrete to attach the boulder.
Medium Boulder
Shamrock Park
Shoreview, MN
Shamrock Park
Shoreview, MN
Small Boulder
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Southwestway Park
Indianapolis, IN
Shamrock Park
Shoreview, MN
Large Boulder
Nicro-MatTM
Nicros-DropZoneTM
Nicros-DropZoneTM uses the same foam underlayment as Nicro-MatTM and Nicro-MulchTM in a number of thicknesses. The top layer
uses a carpet that is heat-bonded to a stiffer foam and is available in red, blue, and gray. Nicros-DropZoneTM is a seamed product so
it is easy to install, replace, or repair. It provides a cost savings over poured-in-place landing surface products.
Vertical Endeavors
St. Paul, MN
Nicros-DropZoneTM is
sturdy enough that you
dont feel like youre
bottoming out when you
land. The top layer is
more dense to spread
the impact on the less
dense layers below
which results in a nice,
soft catch.
Nicros-DropZoneTM is a
minimum of 5 thick but
can be customized to be thicker.
Installation starts with a two-inch layer
of rebond foam. Next, a two-inch layer of urethane foam is
laid, and last, a carpet bonded foam layer is added to the top.
A special velcro tape is used to attach the seams and make
the surface into one seamless layer. It can be cleaned simply
by vacuuming and, should the need arise, sections can easily
be replaced should they become irreversibly soiled. With this
system, the foam underlayment can be replaced without having
to replace the entire landing surface.
Nicro-MulchTM
The Nicro-Mulch TM system has a natural woodsy feel because the top
layer is made of a rubber material that emulates the look of cedar
chips or wood mulch. Because it is so realistic looking, Nicro-MulchTM
goes great with A.R.T.WallTM or NicroliteTM as the landing surface
matches the natural appearance of the climbing wall. Using rubber
mulch chips as the top surface in Nicro-MulchTM helps the surface to
blend in with surroundings.
Construction of Nicro-MulchTM begins with the installation of a foam underlayer throughout the area. This
foam is a minimum of four inches thick but can be installed thicker to meet your facilitys specific needs.
Once the base foam is installed, the rubber chunks are mixed with special binding agents and poured in
place atop the foam to create a durable seamless rubber landing surface that looks like cedar chips.
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Shredded Rubber.
Vertical Endeavors
St. Paul, MN
Vertical Endeavors
St. Paul, MN
Landing Mats.
Length
Width
Thickness
2 or 3
4 or 5
2 or 3
4 or 5
Nicros also makes custom pads which can exactly fit your landing surface needs. The number of pads and the
way they lay out will depend on the contours of your wall (see below).
Crash Pads.
Large moveable crash pads can be used in conjunction with a non-uniform landing surface. (See the picture of
the crash pads on the shredded rubber on the facing page.) Injuries can occur when crash pads are not placed
correctly so its important to move the pad to avoid rolling an ankle while falling off the edge.
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The table below compares the Auto Belay devices that Nicros currently offers. The information
in this document has been obtained from the manufacturers specifications and additional
information is available upon request.
Vertical
Reality
Auto Belay
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cable type
Galvanized
Stainless
Galvanized
Line take-up
Air - Hydraulic
Air - Hydraulic
Air - Hydraulic
Line type
Rope or Cable
Rope or Cable
Rope or Cable
40 - 250 lbs
45 - 250 lbs
up to 250 lbs
Line length
32 ft, 40 ft and 75 ft
units available
34 ft and 52 ft
units available
32 ft up to 90 ft
units available
Dimensions
11 x 15 x 105 in
6 x 13 x 96 in
7 x 10 x 112 in
250 lbs
150 lbs
95 lbs
External composite
opaque design
1 year limited
1 year limited
Features
Tank style
Warranty
Integrated steel
frame with fluid
level sight
90 days limited /
lifetime for steel
frame and pulley cart
Spectrum
Sports
Auto Belay
Extreme
Engineering
Auto Belay
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Engineering
Auto Belay
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Spectrum
Sports
Auto Belay
Vertical Reality
Auto Belay
abss
Auto Belay Safety System
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If installing an
A.R.T.WallTM or a
NicroliteTM climbing wall,
most customers request
that the handholds be
tinted to match the
surface of the wall.
This can be done at the
same time as tinting
the wall surface if a
customer has requested
handhold installation.
The handholds can also
be tinted on the ground,
apart from the wall, as
pictured here.
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Climbing Gear.
Risk Management,
Operations, Protocol,
Evaluation, and Safety
(R.O.P.E.S.)TM is an interactive
training program that will address the
main topics related to the operation
of a successful climbing program and
the maintenance of a climbing wall at
any facility. One- and Two-Day on-site
training programs are available. Weve
offered trainings to one person or to an
entire recreation facility staff of fifty or
more.
In addition to Nicros R.O.P.E.S.TM
program, Nicros, in combination with
Vertical Endeavors, offers the new
CWA/AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor
Certification Program. Call for details.
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In these litigious times where programs experience elevated turnover, employee training
(for existing and new employees) and appropriate risk management practices are of the
utmost importance. Nicros training program, together with the new CWA/AMGA Instructor
Certification program, is the best way to address these concerns.
--Nate Postma, Nicros and Vertical Endeavors President and CWA Board Member
Other Schools
Health Clubs
Canyon Ranch AZ
Canyon Ranch FL
Elmwood Fitness Center LA
Great Lakes Athletic Club MI
Hong Kong Parkview Hong Kong
Latitude Fitness MA
Lifestyle Family Fitness ON
Life Time Fitness Algonquin IL
Life Time Fitness Allen TX
Life Time Fitness Alpharetta GA
Life Time Fitness Austin TX
Life Time Fitness Berkeley Heights NJ
Life Time Fitness Bloomingdale IL
Life Time Fitness Burr Ridge IL
Life Time Fitness Canton MI
Climbing Gyms
Playground Boulders
Miracle Recreation Equipment Co. MO
Play Power LT Farmington MO
Dynamo Playgrounds Ontario, Canada
Bartley Community Park NC
Bay Community Church AL
Brevard County FL
Built For Fun CO
Casualty Care Center CA
Centennial Hills Park NV
Central Elementary MI
City of Burlington NC
City of Farmington NM
City of Lafayette CO
City of Leeds AL
City of Orange IA
City of Richmond Heights MO
City of Rochester MN
City of Southaven MS
City of Warren MI
City of Wetumpka AL
City of Winona MN
Connelly Paving Co. OK
Construction
Companies/Contractors
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Apex Mountain Homes CO
Construction Concepts and Design MI
First Step Inc. AR
Galloway Homes MI
Jumping Bean Recreation MI
Kick Start Fitness CA
Laudette Construction OR
Modern Door & Equipment MD
Resort Interiors SC
Richardson Products IL
Soltek Pacific CA
Spectrum Sports International Inc. UT
Superior Play MI
Team Synergy Inc. TX
Toll Brothers Model Home Construction CO
W.G. Yates & Sons Construction TX
Worlds Of Wow TX
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