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The Zip-Wires – the perfect playground equipment

February 15th, 2012

Wickey Zip Wires Many kids only know a Zip-Wires on an adventure playground. Wouldn’t it be something special to have such a piece of playground equipment in your own garden?

It’s easier than you think! In our online shop we offer three different Zip-Wires models. For the small garden we offer the Spider Glider because the steel cable, on which the handle is attached, measures only 15 m.

The ride with the Spider Web Zip-Wires takes a little bit longer. Here the steel cable has a length of 30 m. This Zip-Wires is available in red and green. For the Zip-Wire Spider Web we also offer a swing plate as swing seat. The proper connection for the swing plate and Zip-Wires is included. However, if the Zip-Wires should wear out, you can buy the spare parts kit. It includes two rollers with ball bearings and two cable guides.

To be especially sure your children are safe, you can use the Zip-Wire called Heavy for public use. The 25 m catenary wire has a diameter of 10 mm. The Zip-Wire is TÜV-certified and has the TÜV certificate according to EN 1176. Also for the Zip-Wire Heavy you can buy a swing plate as a seat in our online shop.

With the Zip-Line you will soon hear the cries of happy children coming out of your garden.

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Your own playground with swings and a climbing frame

February 8th, 2012

Wickey Climbing Frames All children dream of a playground in the garden where they have a climbing frame, swing and sandbox all to themselves. No more queueing at the slide or an annoying wait at the swing until the swing is finally free …

You can make your children’s dreams come true with a climbing frame, a swing or other articles of playground equipment from our range. Check for yourself how much space you have available in the garden and what budget you want to spend on the climbing frame or swing.

We offer our wooden playground equipment in various sizes and price ranges. With our Tiki Tower climbing frame your children have a full playground for small gardens. They can climb, slide and play in the sand. Our climbing frame Sunshine Tower is also affordable and offers, in addition to the climbing ladder, a slide and sandbox and also a swing. You can start easily with a small climbing frame and then expand with our playground equipment each year. Build on an extra swing, climbing frame, a playtower or a wobbly bridge.

Naturally, we also have available large climbing frames, for example the Castle Camelot and climbing frame Santa Maria.
No matter what climbing frame model you choose – your kids will spend hours with their fun and adventurous new playground equipment in the garden!

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The swing with a double swing seat

February 1st, 2012

A double swing seat solves many problems in one fell swoop. Finally, two children can swing at once! When mounting a double swing seat you must pay attention to some details. Here we present some of our double swings:

Double swing seat Metal Social
This swing seat for two is suitable for a swing frame with a height of 2.50 m – 2.70 m. The bar of the swing must be round and should have a diameter of 10 cm. What makes this swing made of metal so special is that your children are sitting face to face.

Gondola swing with ropes
The gondola swing with rope is suitable for a swing frame with a height between 2.15 m to 2.55 m. A swing hook is not included, but we also offer a convenient hook in our online shop. The gondola swing is the classic swing model of the double swing seat sets.

Double swing seat made of plastic
The plastic swing seat for two is not only durable, but is also suitable for children who like to argue now and then. Namely, the children sit back to back. This double swing is suitable for a swing frame with a height of 2.50 m to 2.65 m. Again, you should buy the suitable swing hooks with it.

When buying a double swing seat, it is always important to look at the appropriate height of the swing and the correct positioning of the swing beam.

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The swing seat for a baby

January 25th, 2012

Swinging in a swing is also great fun for babies. However, with all young children you should look for an appropriate swing seat. Preferably use a baby swing for children who are under 3 years old. A swing seat for babies gives the little support and security. Usually a baby swing provides a back piece to lean on and, depending on the model, a T-shape in front of the stomach as well as straps to secure. So, your baby or toddler is protected on all sides.

The models of the swing seats for babies are quite different:

If you buy for example a three-part baby swing made out of plastic, you can remove the T-shape and the back and then have a normal swing seat. Your little ones will definitely like the bright colours of the plastic baby swing.
Of course there are also wooden baby swing models. Be careful here however and be sure whether the swing seat is designed for outdoor use, or if it is only suitable for use inside the house.

If the baby swing is meant to be for public use – also a swing seat for kindergartens or day nurseries – it must meet certain security requirements. For example the public baby swing needs to be hung with a safety chain on the swing. The public baby swings in our online shop are all GS / TUV certified according to EN 1176.

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Play safely – Fundamental for the swing and climbing frame

January 16th, 2012

The climbing frame or swing have been bought and built up. Now only the anchoring of the playground equipment into the ground is necessary. This sounds harder than it actually is.

For the attachment of the swing or climbing frame, you need a professional anchor. In our online shop we currently offer four different anchors:

The ground anchor is screwed into the ground. It is quick to assemble, but offers security to only one side of the pole of the climbing frame or swing.

Much safer is the ground anchor “Safety”. It stabilizes the climbing frame or the swing in all directions, but it must be encased in concrete.
The same is with the H-anchor, the safest anchorage on offer. It also requires a concrete foundation under your climbing frame or swing.

You had better check out the different ground anchors on our website regarding climbing frame safety. Please note that you can only use with slanted ladders and climbing walls the basic ground anchor or ground anchors “Safety”.

If you opt for a solution embedded in concrete, you need to prepare a base point. First you build the climbing frame or swing and mount the appropriate ground anchors. Then precisely prepare the foundation for the posts and ladders. Set the climbing frame or swing with the ground anchors into the foundation. Stabilize your playground equipment during the setting of the concrete.

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There are many sorts of playhouses

January 4th, 2012

When we say “playhouse” you probably think of a simple, square house made of wood – you are not wrong. Our entry-models among playhouses are very simply designed, for example the playhouse Villa Fantastico or playhouse Henrik.

A playhouse can also be more complex, larger and more detailed. Even our playhouse Moritz can be extended with a veranda. Playhouse Spatzennest (Sparrow’s Nest) children especially love with its little flower boxes outside the window. Here you can plant a few colourful flowers with your children. In addition the playhouse has a chimney and a centrally-divided door.

The playhouse Schwalbennest (Swallow’s Nest) is particularly equipped with an eye for detail. The playhouse in country-style is reminiscent of a small villa – you can paint it with the small home owners in their favorite colour.

A playhouse can also be converted into a shop or an ice-cream parlor. Particularly suitable for this are the playhouses Prince Park House and the playhouse Jenny’s Corner Shop.
A playhouse can take a variety of “shapes”. Customize your playhouse with our additional accessories. A toy phone or a blackboard for the playhouse is very popular. Also a letterbox or the ice accessory expands the possibilities for your little children.

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Wickey Worlds: The climbing frame

December 6th, 2011

As a small “introduction” we would like to invite you into our playworld. Today, it’s the turn of our most important piece of playground equipment – the climbing frame.

There are two climbing frame product lines available in our online shop: Hard working craftsmen select the best DIY (Do It Yourself) climbing frames. Accordingly, we provide you with a detailed set of assembly instructions with the climbing frame, the mounting hardware, a tool set and important accessories. You have to look after the wood for the climbing frame yourself.

Those who prefer something more convenient should buy a Wickey climbing frame. These are complete packages which include pre-drilled boards and beams.
The selection of Wickey climbing frames is remarkable. They are really complete play worlds: some climbing frames are inspired by the themes of navigation, pirates and the sea. The climbing frame Captain Blue is reminiscent of a bow on a real Viking ship. The Wickey world “knights and castles” is also very popular with children. Our cheaper Castle Minodor, but also our large playground Castle Camelot takes your kids on adventures to the Middle Ages. There are also the climbing frames Mindy’s Mega Store for the young entrepreneur, the climbing frame Fire Station for little fire fighters or the climbing frame Lost Jungle for your little Idiana Joneses.

But take a look for yourself in our Wickey-worlds, and don’t forget to read our special climbing frame comparison.

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The climbing frame and its extension capabilities

November 28th, 2011

The extension possibilities for Wickey climbing frames are varied and diverse. It starts with small extension modules for the piece of playground equipment and ends with large parts, which transform the climbing frame into a proper “playground”.
The accessories for the climbing frame include telescopes, flags, and steering wheels that change your climbing frame into for example a pirate ship. Or add a blackboard for little notes or a phone for Messaging on the climbing frame.
A larger acquisition is, for example, a fire pole, which changes the climbing frame into a fire lookout. For this kind of climbing frame you need our “multibeam”. On this multibeam you can also hang a climbing ladder or a climbing rope.
Do you want to expand your climbing frame in a larger way, then extend your climbing frame with a swing or a slide. Or add a wave slide and a climbing wall. Children who like acrobatics, certainly appreciate a horizontal bar.
Particularly with our starter-climbing frames models it is worth buying a roof for the playground equipment.
Our smallest customers also enjoy the extension module called “Xtra-bridge” for the equipment with a platform height of 150 cm. This module consists of a shaky bridge, a climbing net and a picnic place and also offers space for an additional slide.

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Constructing the climbing frame – Fast & Simple!

November 21st, 2011

For many families it is very important that the new climbing frame can be built quickly and easily. The kids shouldn’t have to wait long to have fun after the climbing frame is delivered!

That is why we provide you with a full complete package for your climbing frame. Our climbing frame package includes not only detailed and easily understandable instructions for assembly. We will also send pre-drilled and sawed planks and beams with the climbing frame. Bolts, swing bolts and caps for protruding bolts on the climbing frame are also included. Follow the construction instructions and in no time at all your new climbing frame will be set up. You should not neglect the stability of your playground equipment and for this reason you should not forget to order matching ground anchors for your climbing frame. We have created a detailed guide about anchoring the climbing frame to the ground in our online shop.

The climbing frame is built not only quickly but also corresponds to the picture in the online shop - we also deliver the described accessories. Of course, you can expand your climbing frame with additional accessories.

Perhaps you are a talented amateur handyman who likes to put some more effort into the climbing frame in the garden. Then our cheaper DIY climbing frame is the right choice for you. Here you only get the assembly instructions and the appropriate mounting hardware. You have to take care of the wood, sawing and drilling yourself.

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A child’s birthday with Wickey playground equipment

November 14th, 2011

Playground equipment in the garden has saved many a child’s birthday. If your kids have a birthday in the summer, you can easily party in the garden. Apart from the famous children’s games such as hide and seek, your little ones will enjoy the fun on a climbing frame or other Wickey playground equipment. After lemonade and birthday cake the excess energy of the birthday guests can be burned off by swinging, climbing, sliding and digging. The various themes of Wickey playground equipment entrance the young adventurers in the most fun and exciting play worlds. One climbing frame reminiscent of a Viking ship can be used by the brave sailors, the other climbing frame which looks like a shop is where young entrepreneurs and fantasy shoppers can have fun. Both the small climbing frame as well as the larger climbing frame can be complemented with fun accessories. You can never exhaust different ways to play and so the child’s birthday with Wickey playground equipment is never boring.
Place a picnic table next to your climbing frame in the garden. Here the birthday child and the birthday guests can sit and relax after playing on the climbing frame, can play a quiet game together in the fresh air, have dinner etc…

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The Zip-Wires – the perfect playground equipment

Your own playground with swings and a climbing frame

The swing with a double swing seat

The swing seat for a baby

Play safely – Fundamental for the swing and climbing frame

There are many sorts of playhouses

Wickey Worlds: The climbing frame

The climbing frame and its extension capabilities

Constructing the climbing frame – Fast & Simple!

A child’s birthday with Wickey playground equipment

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