Climbing
After gaining popularity among the youth, sport climbing made its grand debut at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, after being included in the Olympic program as a new sport.
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)