New Products Kong 1Kong: Marlow Gravitas Rope 

The Marlow Gravitas is Kong’s new 11 mm static rope, a low-stretch kernmantle rope designed for rope access, rescue, and other professional life-safety applications. Constructed for durability, with a polyester sheath over a high-strength nylon core, the rope offers low elongation (1.7 percent at 300 lb) with a minimum breaking strength of 35.1 kN. Kong says Gravitas offers excellent abrasion, UV, and water resistance, along with a supple feel for handling and knotability. Compatible with ascenders, descenders, and fall-arrest devices, the rope meets EN 1891 Type A and NFPA technical standards. kongusa.com

 

New Products PhoneSkiBus: Shuttle-Tracking Map 

SkiBus is a white-label bus tracking tool for ski areas that gives guests real-time visibility into resort shuttle operations, without downloading an app. A fully branded web-based map can be embedded into a resort website with a single line of code. It integrates with existing GPS fleet-management systems, including Geotab, and can also use a smartphone-based GPS transmitter when dedicated hardware isn’t available. Live vehicle locations update every two seconds. Additional features include route and stop mapping, bus-trail history, color-coded routes, and customizable branding. The system is designed to help guests better plan their movements around the resort while reducing uncertainty and wait times, says the company. Pricing is tiered based on number of buses, with custom setups available. skibus.app

 

New Products AquaparksUnion Aquaparks: Floating Cabana 

Union Aquaparks’ new floating cabana is designed for lagoons, marinas, resorts, and waterfront recreation areas. The inflatable structure features a shaded roof, privacy curtains, integrated seating, storage space, and a soft, non-slip deck surface intended to create a comfortable on-water gathering space. The modular cabana integrates with other Union Aquaparks products and furnishings and can be customized for different guest uses. The 400 cm x 400 cm x 240 cm unit (roughly 13’ x 13’ x 8’) accommodates up to eight people and includes a sofa, table, deck, bench, roof, anchoring system, and repair kit, as well as anchoring and mooring points and bumpered back and front protection. The design uses a welded drop stitch for durability, and each unit comes with a two-year warranty.  unionaquaparks.com