Shockdeck™️ for playgrounds
Finally, a wheelchair accessible shock absorbing ground cover that provides universal design without emitting microplastics into the environment, something that cannot be avoided with, for example, poured rubber or artificial turf.
ShockDeck™ consists of standard pressure treated pine wood decking combined with a special shock absorption.
ShockDeck™ is supplied by Rampline as a set of shock absorbers. The material for the decking boards themselves can be purchased at the nearest timber merchant.
The straightforward construction makes it easy to build, and playground equipment is mounted as usual to underlying concrete foundations.
wood – the material that was created with play in mind
Despite its solid surface, the wooden deck is a very pleasant and inviting material to play on. When children intuitively understand that it is safe to jump, run, and fall, they also dare to fully explore the world of play.
By constructing the play area at the same level as the surroundings, you get a wheelchair-friendly surface where everyone, including people with reduced mobility, can participate in the play.
the SUPER Shock Absorber
ShockDeck™ is designed with an innovative and efficient shock absorber made of natural rubber, along with an adjustable foot that simplifies installation.
Natural rubber is a material that withstands countless deformations and always returns to its original form.
ShockDeck™ is certified according to EN 1177:2018 for a fall height of up to 1.6 meters.
Meets future requirements
ShockDeck™ is developed to offer universal design with minimal environmental impact. The matrix below shows the comparison between ShockDeck™ and the most common types of ground covers used in playgrounds today.
| ShockDeck™ | Wet pour rubber/EPDM | Artificial grass | Fall sand | Wood chips | |
| Universal design | |||||
| Zero microplastics | |||||
| Sorted for recycling |
Features and Benefits
Environmental friendly
- Low greenhouse gas emissions
- No loss of microplastics
- Does not generate problematic waste
- Shock absorbers can be reused
- No use of glue or chemicals in construction
- Draining surface
Universal design
- ShockDeck™ has a solid surface suitable for various disabilities, including wheelchair users.
simple construction
- Quick to build, just following the instructions
- Predictable maintenance – easy to replace individual parts
- Efficient and straightforward inspection
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
ShockDeck™ is constructed from decking boards of standard Cu-treated pine. The dimensions of the boards should be 120×28 mm or 100×28 mm, with 48×30 mm joists.
Please note: The decking should only be constructed from pine wood. Exceptions to this include thermally treated varieties, such as Kebony/Accoya.
Harder wood species such as larch or oak are not to be used, nor composite materials.
Pressure-treated material not intended to be in contact with soil is usually considered acceptable from an environmental perspective.
ShockDeck™ is certified and approved for fall heights up to 160 cm according to EN 1177:2018. This allows for the use of most swings, slides, balance equipment, and similar, with the exception of certain higher climbing structures.
The manufacturer of the equipment specifies the fall height of the product.
The wooden surface itself is solid and lacks the surface elasticity associated with, for example, poured rubber, artificial turf, or fall sand. However, the wood material is lightweight and elastic, and the design that includes shock absorbers effectively absorbs the impact energy of falls.
Visit the product page to find prices, technical information, product sheets, downloadable files, and more. Here, you can also request a quote and place an order.
– Wood is alive and dynamic. Through testing, we have worked out how to harness the natural properties of wood and combine them with natural rubber, which we have extensive experience with in our other products.
The result is what many didn’t believe was possible: a fully functional and safe ground cover made of beautiful pine.
Vidar Skavland
Product Developer at Rampline
