How to choose a Swedish wall

The Swedish wall is a great way to strengthen your child's health and develop their strength, agility, coordination of movements and endurance. To choose a high-quality gymnastic apparatus, 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 wall bars

Sports corners must be made from quality materials and be safe to use. Therefore, you should choose Swedish walls from those manufacturers whose products comply with Russian GOSTs and European standards. These companies are:

1. Samson;

2. Romana;

3. Health formula;

4. Absolute Champion;

5. Midzumi;

6. TMK PRO;

7. Perfetto sport.

Which Swedish wall is better: metal or wooden

Some models of wall bars can be used for outdoor activities, while others can be used indoors.

1. 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.

2. In the production of wall bars for premises, both hard wood species (beech, maple, birch) and metal can be used. Both materials have their own characteristics that must be considered when buying.

Metal Swedish walls

It is the strongest and most reliable gymnastic apparatus that can support both the weight of a child and an adult. On average, the maximum load on the wall bars is 100-200 kg.

The bars of metal sports corners are often slippery, which puts the child at risk of falling off and getting injured. Therefore, it is better to choose models with rubberized (anti-slip) crossbars.

Advantages

• High material strength. Designed for heavy weight;

• It is more convenient for small children to hold onto metal (thin) crossbars, rather than wooden ones;

• Suitable for outdoor use.

disadvantages

• You can fall from slippery metal bars;

• A blow to a metal Swedish wall is more painful than a blow to a wooden product.

Wooden Swedish walls

Wood is a safe and environmentally friendly material. When creating sports equipment, it is carefully processed, polished and sometimes varnished to exclude the appearance of roughness and splinters.

Wooden models usually carry 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: beams, a press bench, etc.

Wood products are great for children, because have a non-slip surface. It also makes it easier for babies to touch wooden beams rather than cold steel beams.

Advantages

• The most environmentally friendly type of material;

• Wood is a warm material, and when practicing barefoot, the child does not experience discomfort;

• They fit well into the interior of a children's room.

disadvantages

• They have a small margin of safety compared to metal structures;

• They quickly deteriorate under the influence of adverse environmental factors (UV radiation, moisture).

What design of the Swedish wall to choose

In the form of the letter I

Such a product has an extremely simple design – two vertical posts with crossbeams. The Swedish wall can be attached to the wall or fixed between the floor and the ceiling (swath).

These models are not suitable for children, but they can be used for flexibility and stretching exercises, as well as for physical therapy and sports rehabilitation.

Advantages

• They take up little space in the room – ideal for small apartments;

• Affordable price.

disadvantages

• The Swedish wall is not of interest to children, because has little functionality. It will not be possible to hang ropes, gymnastic rings and other sports equipment on it.

In the form of the letter G

This is one of the most popular types of sports areas. It differs from the previous model by the presence of a horizontal bar or a handle, which increases the functionality of the product. You can attach gymnastic rings, a rope, a rope ladder to the Swedish wall, due to which the child will be interested in doing it.

Advantages

• They take up little space in the room;

• Multifunctionality;

• Reliability of fastening. Can be attached in several ways: to the wall and / or to the rasp.

disadvantages

• The price of the L-shaped model is higher than the I-shaped one.

In the form of the letter T

It is a ladder, on both sides of which there are horizontal bars or handles. Therefore, various attachments can be attached to the wall bars.

Advantages

• Suitable for lessons with several children;

• It is interesting for the children to practice on such a wall due to the numerous sports equipment.

disadvantages

• Take up more space in the house, compared to I- and L-shaped models;

• Only a surprise is fastened.

In the form of the letter P

This is the most bulky and stable design. It can withstand a lot of stress – you can attach many additional sports elements to it.

Advantages

• Suitable for classes with several children;

• Has a high play potential.

disadvantages

• Suitable only for spacious rooms;

• Only a surprise is fastened;

• Has a high cost.

Tips for choosing a wall bar

1. Before buying, pay attention to the method of attaching the wall bars. If you have suspended ceilings, you will not be able to use products that are mounted on a spur (U- and T-shaped models). And in the presence of plasterboard walls, you cannot use products in the shape of the letter I and L-shaped sports corners, which must be fixed to the wall.

2. Choose mats together with the wall bars – they will protect the child from falling.

3. Make sure that the crossbars are well secured and do not rotate around their axis.

4. There should be no sharp protruding edges, nails or screws on the Swedish wall.

5. 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 purchase guide.