Speed climbing is the only climbing discipline that is uniquely focused on competition. In recent years and especially after its inclusion in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, speed climbing has gained popularity and many professional and non-professional climbing gyms are adding speed walls to their facilities.
Why add a speed wall
- Bring in competitive teams – paying attention to professional athletes’ needs gets entire teams coming to train and eventually turns them into loyal advocates for your gym.
- Have the possibility to host or organize competitions – Local, national, regional – speed walls present multiple event opportunities.
- Diversify the climbing experience – Speed climbing is still a novelty for most unprofessional athletes, so having speed walls at your gym will allow them to try something new.
- Optimize you space – speed walls take from 60 up to 105 sqm. climbing surface (6 to 7 m wide, 10 or 15 m tall) but they are suitable for gyms of all sizes that have the required ceiling height. They could serve as regular rope climbing walls and can feature many routes. When they are used for official competitions, only the speed climbing route holds should remain.
Speed Wall Turnkey Package
Get the full speed climbing package in one place and be ready to host official competitions and have world records be set in your gym.
The IFSC certified components: Walltopia speed wall + Speed climbing holds + Speed timers + Perfect Decent Autobelays are available for order through Walltopia and our technician crews will make sure everything is installed in compliance with the IFSC standards.
Speed Wall Specifications
Walltopia is licensed to be IFSC Certified Speed Wall Manufacturer. Walltopia speed walls can be built to meet the IFSC’s official requirements or they can be tailored to fit your specific needs. If you are certain you want an IFSC certification to host and co-organize official competitions, all of the elements of the speed wall must comply with the IFSC standards. Walltopia will do its part when it comes to the wall specifications, and will help with choosing the right holds, mats, timers, and autobelays that comply with these standards.
Holds
The speed wall climbing holds come in two shapes and one color which is dark red. We collaborate with HRT to ensure that the speed wall holds comply with the IFSC standards.
Autobelay
There is one IFSC certified provider for speed walls autobelays – Perfect Descent, with their model “Perfect Descent 220”. However, if you do not plan using the wall for official competitions, other autobelay devices on the market can also serve the main purpose of keeping the climber safe on the speed wall.
Timers
The IFSC certified speed climbing timers for competitions and world record climbing are available for order through Walltopia. If you plan on hosting an official IFSC competitions you should stick to the IFSC certified options. If the speed climbing wall will only serve recreational purposes and training, timers from other manufacturers will also be an option.
Flooring
Mats are not used for official speed climbing competitions – the climbers start off from a sensor on solid ground. However, mats can be installed and are highly recommended if the wall is a part of a commercial climbing gym for everyday use. The mats will then be removed for official competitions and placed back after.
Speed Wall Turnkey Package
Get the full speed climbing package in one place and be ready to host official competitions and have world records be set in your facility.
The IFSC certified components: Walltopia speed wall + Speed climbing holds + Speed timers + Perfect Decent Autobelays are available to order through Walltopia and our technician crew will make sure everything is installed in compliance with the IFSC standards.
Here are the main IFSC requirements for competition speed walls to be considered when planning to feature a speed wall in a gym:
• Two possible heights: 10 m/15 m
• Clear ceiling height needed to place the top anchors: 11.7 m/16.7 m
• The climbing wall should start 20 cm above the ground
• The climbing wall must continue 50 cm above the finish button
• Width: 3 m each climbing line, 2 lines side by side
•The 2 climbing lines must be no further than 1 m apart
• Overhang: 5°
•Top protection height: 100 cm above the climbing wall
•Top protection distance from the wall: 100 cm, standing out
•No lateral walls or structures that could be used as footholds are allowed
• Climbing walls should be painted a specific type of light grey*
• Climbing holds should be a specific type of red*
*The complete regulations could be found on the IFSC website.
Speed Wall Turnkey Package
Get the full speed climbing package in one place and be ready to host official competitions and have world records be set in your facility.
The IFSC certified components: Walltopia speed wall + Speed climbing holds + Speed timers + Perfect Decent Autobelays are available to order through Walltopia and our technician crews will make sure everything is installed in compliance with the IFSC standards.
