Mobile Obstacles Omniflots® 

Comparable to boulders in the bed of a natural river, Omniflots® mobile obstacles make it possible to adjust the water flows in a whitewater course according to the expected users (tourists, school groups and competitors).

It is now the most flexible product in use for rapidly changing the navigation difficulty of a whitewater course and thus adapting it to users.

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Operation

Operation

Water movements are created by an assembly of polyethylene components of different heights arranged in the riverbed. These Omniflots® mobile obstacles are simply inserted into a support called an insert.

Today, there are two methods for using Omniflots® mobile obstacles:

  • Inserts I or II and obstacles
  • Inserts III (which also replace the smallest obstacle) with or without additional obstacles
Omniflots® III movable obstacles

Omniflots® III movable obstacles

Several sizes, for different variations:

  • Available in four different heights, to multiply the types of variations and offer a varied colour catalogue (5 heights available as an option)
  • Spacing between Omniflots® movable obstacles, adjustable to better manage current flow rates

Designed to protect users:

  • Hexagonal shape to eliminate gaps between Omniflots® movable obstacles
  • Rounded shape at every corner for user safety
  • Moulded from High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), the casing remains a flexible material designed to absorb impacts

Designed to be transportable – lightweight:

  • Unballasted Omniflots® movable obstacles with integrated handles
  • Simple fastening system (a single movement), durable in humid environments
  • Easy modification of the positioning of Omniflots® III movable obstacles
  • HDPE casing
  • Flexible material with high chemical and mechanical resistance
Insert I and Insert II

Insert I and Insert II

The Insert I and II systems are designed to accommodate Omniflots® mobile obstacles

Insert I systems:

A custom-made grating incorporates the inserts. It is then secured to the riverbed slab to prevent sliding caused by the force of the water. Insert I systems are used when the water contains suspended matter (sand). The gratings are self-cleaning.

Insert II systems:

  • Provide flexibility in configuring the bed of artificial rivers
  • Improve aesthetics
  • Make it possible to vary bottom-water movements

The inserts are installed in “fields” in the riverbed; this principle makes it possible to create bottom-water movements similar to those found in natural rivers. This hydraulic parameter significantly reduces the number of Omniflots® mobile obstacles required to shape surface-water movements. River-specific costs are therefore reduced.

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