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The Rise of Indoor Climbing Walls: Trends and Opportunities

A family entertainment center, often abbreviated FEC in the entertainment industry also known as an indoor amusement park, family amusement center, family fun center, or simply fun center, is a small amusement park marketed towards families with small children to teenagers, often entirely indoors.

Indoor climbing gyms have seen significant growth, attracting both serious climbers and those seeking a social experience. Meanwhile, outdoor climbing walls have become a feature at youth camps, university campuses, and a limited number of ski areas and adventure parks. Despite the growth in climbing’s popularity, outdoor climbing walls haven’t gained the same traction at smaller adventure parks as they have in other venues.

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DIY Guide: Swap Out Your TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Webbing in Minutes

Replacing the webbing on your TRUBLUE iQ or iQ+ Auto Belay is a straightforward process that you can handle yourself without waiting for your next annual service appointment. This task is designed to be quick and requires no technical expertise, allowing you to maintain your equipment efficiently.

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Keep Climbing with Our Auto Belay Maintenance Program

TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay for gym climbing, climbing training, speed climbing, challenge courses or any form of partnerless climbing

One of the most frequently asked questions about auto belays is how much downtime is required for annual service appointments. We will automatically ship you a freshly serviced TRUBLUE Auto Belay roughly 10 days before your existing device is scheduled for service with No Delay Belay.

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TRUBLUE iQ+ Installation Guide – Step-by-Step Tutorial for Easy Set Up

Ready to take your climbing facility to the next level? Learn how to install TRUBLUE iQ+ with our step-by-step guide!

Are you looking for an advanced auto belay system that can take your climbing experience to the next level? Look no further than TRUBLUE iQ+. This revolutionary auto belay system is designed to provide the safest and most advanced climbing experience to climbers of all levels. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to install TRUBLUE iQ+ in your climbing gym or facility.

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How Auto Belays Can Give Your Climbing Gym a Competitive Edge

TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay for gym climbing, climbing training, speed climbing, challenge courses or any form of partnerless climbing

As a climbing gym owner, you know that standing out from your competitors is essential to keep your business thriving. A sustainable competitive advantage is crucial for any business that wants long-term success. It means identifying what you do better than your competitors and leveraging that advantage to differentiate your gym. In this article, we will discuss how auto belays can help give your climbing gym a competitive edge.

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What You Need to Know About Climbing on an Auto Belay

TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay for gym climbing, climbing training, speed climbing, challenge courses or any form of partnerless climbing

In recent years, the popularity of indoor climbing in particular has soared, creating a significant demand for access to climbing walls at a range of facilities and, in some cases, igniting completely new enterprises. Many climbers have a propensity to associate this expansion with the construction of new climbing gyms, but that is only one aspect of the picture. The expansion of the sport as a whole is being aided by a wide variety of facilities that offer a wide variety of climbing techniques.

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White paper: about auto belay retraction systems

TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay for gym climbing, climbing training, speed climbing, challenge courses or any form of partnerless climbing

Webbing retraction is a fundamental function of all TRUBLUE devices. The retraction spring is responsible for webbing retraction and is an extremely reliable component. There are multiple factors to consider if a device is having retraction issues, and the above referenced actions should be taken to identify and potentially resolve some of the underlying causes.

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Fun Climbs and FECs, the best Climbing Games

Family entertainment centers (FEC) strives to maximize family fun and provide new and diverse activities for everyone to enjoy.

There are a ton of fantastic climbing games available to pick from, as can be seen by conducting a quick Google search. Unfortunately, when you go through those listings, you’ll find that the majority of climbing games aren’t appropriate for a Fun Climb or FEC setting.

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Why Family Entertainment Centers Trust TRUBLUE Auto Belays

Designing climbing walls for these facilities presents a unique problem. One of the reasons is that a large portion of their primary user base—children and young adults—have never climbed before. The sheer volume of people trying to use the climbing wall is frequently much higher than in a regular gym setting, which presents an additional obstacle.

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No Delay Belay: What Is It?

Catch-and-Hold belay

How much downtime is necessary for annual service visits is one of the most frequent issues we receive concerning auto belays. With No Delay Belay, we will automatically ship you a freshly serviced TRUBLUE Auto Belay around 10 days before your existing device is scheduled for service

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