Posts by Fred Highton
Mobile Skate Parks: What are they, and why are they great for activities?
If you ride a scooter, a BMX, an inline skate, or are a skateboard fan, then mobile skate parks should be your first choice when looking for mobile activities. These structures are made from ramps and rails, and they are designed to provide a platform for skating in a Popup Skate Park format. And since…
Read MoreWhat is the use of halfpipe?
A halfpipe is used in performing stunts in sports such as skateboarding, snowboarding, rollerblading, scooter riding, and BMX riding. Children, teens and adults alike love the freedom of a half pipe. What does a half pipe look like? Typically, half pipes are a structure with a U-shaped cross-section and a half-moon-shaped chute or ramp, and…
Read MoreSeven Brilliant School Activity Day Ideas
This article reviews seven brilliant School activity day ideas and what makes them ideal for School children. Creating Experiences with School Activity Day Ideas We have around nine core activities, and seven of these are included as Activity Day ideas on this page. There are a host of things we can do alongside these, and…
Read MoreHow do you train for climbing walls?
If you are joining us for mobile climbing wall hire, this does not apply because you will be with an instructor and secured using ropes. But if you are interested in continuing climbing, then there is nothing wrong with being prepared. Why should you train for a climbing wall? Once you are no longer climbing…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons Schools Hire Mobile Climbing Walls
What is more exciting than seeing a mobile climbing wall in the school field and preparing to climb it!? These 5 reasons are why schools use our activities year after year: 1. Fun Students of all ages have enjoyed climbing out mobile climbing walls for the last decade. You only have to look at the student’s faces…
Read MoreOur Half Pipe at Gilwell Park Scouting Centre
We had a great time with the Scouts at the Gilwell Park Scouting Centre, where we provide them with our Skate Park and Half Pipe. The event was attended by lots of enthusiastic scouts who wanted to hone their skating skills or to learn more. Our Highline team were on hand to offer advice and keep an…
Read MoreOur Bouldering Wall at the Cliffhanger Event in Sheffield
Cliffhanger 2011 from Dan Habershon-Butcher on Vimeo. We were delighted to be asked to take along our Mobile Bouldering Wall to the Cliffhanger Event this July. As the Cliffhanger website states: “The aim of the event is to Inspire & Involve. Featuring elite competitions and/or professional demonstrations in rock climbing, orienteering, mountain biking, running, slacklining, adventure racing and more,…
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