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Early History of Composites

Early History of Composites

  • 1980s: Introduction of glass fibre composites in climbing panels and in high-volume climbing holds
  • 2020: Copenhagen builds the world’s tallest climbing wall at 80 meters, featuring glass fibre / polyester resin panels totaling 24 metric tons of GFRP (fig.1)

Recent Development

Recent Developments

  • glass fibre composite panels for durable, creatively designed climbing walls that withstand impact and environmental conditions. (fig. 1)
  • Macros are made from glass fibre composite mats and polyester resin. (fig.2)
  • Cutting-edge fibres such as carbon and aramid introduced in the production of holds, mainly for aesthetic purposes. (fig.3)

 

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