What Space Does an Indoor Ski Simulator Need?
A suitable venue needs more than room for the ski surface. The full equipment dimensions, usable ceiling height, platform movement and space for teaching, access and operation all matter. Check them together before committing to a model or a lease.
Layout planning: three different areas
Teaching, access, waiting and daily operation
Structure and model-specific space requirements
Moving training belt
A concrete example: PRO2 Optimal
| Parameter | Published PRO2 specification |
|---|---|
| Working surface, length x width | 6000 x 4650 mm |
| Minimum installation area, length x width | 8280 x 5660 mm |
| Ceiling height at 13.5° platform incline | 4.04 m |
Source: the current PRO2 model specification. These figures apply only to the PRO2 configuration described there. They are not a minimum size for a complete ski club and must not be transferred to PRO2V, PRO2D or wider variants.
A room with 8.0 m usable length is already shorter than the published 8.28 m minimum installation length. More length alone does not confirm suitability: width, height, obstructions, access and operational areas must also be assessed.
1. Separate the working surface from the total footprint
The working surface is the part of the moving belt intended for training. It is not the total footprint of the installation. The structure, access and supporting areas must also appear on the layout.
Allow for the instructor, waiting participants, equipment and everyday operations. Required clearances are defined for the particular model and site. Multiplying belt width by belt length does not provide a complete venue plan.
2. Measure the usable ceiling height
Measure to the lowest obstruction above the proposed installation. Beams, ventilation ducts, lights and other fittings can reduce the usable height. The nominal floor-to-ceiling dimension alone is not enough.
Vertical and Direction platforms change position. The assessment must cover the intended movement range and space for participants. Fixed-incline models also need clearance appropriate to their structure. Confirm suitability against the drawing for the selected model.
3. Check the floor, utilities and indoor environment
- Floor and structure: Have allowable loads checked against the information for the selected equipment.
- Electrical supply: Connection type, protection and cable routing depend on the configuration and local requirements.
- Water supply: Confirm surface-wetting requirements and connection arrangements as part of the project.
- Ventilation and indoor conditions: Account for active participants, staff and expected occupancy.
- Maintenance: Keep the specified inspection and service access areas available.
4. Plan the route into the venue
Check delivery access, unloading, doorways, corridors and changes in level or direction. Upper-floor sites also require a clear handling and lifting plan. An assembled simulator may fit inside the room even when a component cannot pass through the access route.
Coordinate delivery, assembly areas and building work with the installation team in advance. The exact sequence depends on the site and equipment.
5. Prepare these details for an initial assessment
- A floor plan with internal dimensions, columns, doors and windows.
- Usable ceiling height and the position and height of obstructions.
- Photographs of the room and the full delivery route.
- Available information about the floor and utility connections.
- Your intended audience, lesson formats and number of simulators.
PROLESKI can use this information to narrow down suitable models and agree the next technical checks. Final suitability is established through the specific project design, rather than this general checklist.
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