Log Tangle 3.1

Play Value

Log Tangle 3.1 incorporates three elevated triangular platforms (two high and one low). A flexform sling seat, with small holes that may help children pull themselves up, provides an accessible route from transfer bench to the lowest platform. Magnetic beads can be pushed along a triangular rail above the lower platform. An accessible bridge climber links to a second, higher platform with a slide. A stationary log bridge with rope railing links the two tall platforms. The third tall platform has additional access routes via flexform triangles and notched logs.

Watch a video of the magnetic beads in action

Log Tangles can be functionally linked with other Post and Rope elements, Log Piles or Log Jams (where available) or can function as a stand-alone playground structure.

Option: Add shade sail over slide

Merits

Log Tangle 3.1 packs a lot of play value between its three platforms. Children might imagine themselves on a high ropes course among forest trees or crossing bridges above raging rivers. Passive play elements, like the magnetic beads are balanced with active play options. While some parts of the play structure may appear to have an obvious purpose, children will find creative ways to play on the ropes and logs. The natural aesthetic of this medium sized play structure will blend seamlessly into any setting.

Materials

Log Tangles are built primarily with hand-processed Robinia pseudoacacia logs sourced from Ontario and the Northeastern United States. Logs have a minimum diameter of 6 inches and anti-crack bolts are added to the ends of each log. The slide deck platform is made of Accoya. The wood texture is a pleasant sensory experience. As a poor conductor of heat, the wood never feels too hot or too cold to bare skin.

All slides are available in either plastic (with colour options) or stainless steel. Black rubber flexform is used for sling seats, the accessible bridge climber and the access climber (with cut out holes). Nets and ropes are nylon-wrapped steel core. The transfer bench is oak. Magnets are embedded in a round 5”/130mm bead.

Caution: Mild magnetic field. Can be ordered without magnets.

Accessibility

Log Tangle 3.1 is accessible.

COLOUR OPTIONS

• Slide (plastic vs stainless)
• Rope or net colour