Flying fox playground equipment

What is a flying fox?

Designed to bring excitement and adventure to local Australian parks, KOMPAN's range of Flying Foxes and Cableways is an all-time favourite and encourages older children to be active as they seek bigger thrills.  

The exciting system provides an exhilarating sensation of flying whilst providing physical and developmental benefits such as balance, coordination and enhanced body strength.

Why is flying fox playground equipment so much fun? 

Commercial flying foxes are a great addition to any playground, and children will love the whole experience - as with any freestanding unit, flying foxes can complete your play area. A ride on a playground zipline takes the standard swing experience to the next level. Anticipating the ride from the freestanding zipline platform, getting handed over the seat and experiencing the thrilling tummy-tingling feeling as you leave the platform and go free flying down the zipline: what a fantastic feeling!  

A sense of achievement enhances the entire experience as this playful leap of faith for many children is a first experience in overcoming an obstacle, thus boosting self-confidence. That's why children will go back to a zipline ride repeatedly. 

The benefits of playground ziplines 

The reason for the playground zipline's appeal lies mainly in the exhilarating thrill of gliding through the air. The speed, the feeling of weightlessness and floating through the air, is imperative in training spatial awareness and the child's understanding of gravity, space, and speed. This is necessary for other proprioceptive development, e.g. managing traffic safely.

Physical development - Kids build their muscle strength and endurance, and increase bone strength through running and pulling the seat. This ultimately improves a child’s cardiovascular fitness and upper body muscles.

Social development - just waiting for the ride is a development factor in children. As they anticipate the thrill ride, they communicate, improve social skills, learn to be considerate, and take turns. After the exhilarating ride to the end, there is a moment of social responsibility, checking if anyone is waiting, then returning the seat to them.

Double or single flying fox structures?

KOMPAN's double zipline apparatus turns the social fun up a notch. Children, and the occasional adult, have the opportunity to be social and have fun together as they share the excitement of the zipline ride. The double zipline playground equipment also incorporates an element of friendly competition. Children can learn the essential life skills of winning, losing and good sportsmanship. Explore our range below for the first step on the zipline ride.

How to decide if you need a flying fox with or without a platform

The platforms are used to give children the jump start they need to fly through the air. If the surrounding area where the zip line will be installed does not have a hill, you may be better suited to a KOMPAN cableway with a platform, otherwise landscaping work will be required.

If your site has a natural hill, this can be used to provide the jump start children need. Using the site’s natural surroundings means you can install a flying fox without a ramp.

Don't hesitate to contact your local play consultant for more information on which playground flying fox suits your play area.