In the age of social distancing, we became pros at spending heavy amounts of leisure time outside.
户外运动越来越受欢迎, from the usual sports to more niche activities (think axe-throwing). But when you want to relax and shoot the breeze without wheezing, outdoor games that you can play on the patio are the answer.
在连续几年的院子游戏之后, we were ready for new activities to do with family and friends. We were seeking outdoor games suitable for all ages, without being so challenging that the less coordinated would just throw in the towel early on (think spike ball). And we’re kind of over yard games like Giant Jenga and cornhole.
我们的解决方案: 户外乒乓球 and shuffleboard tables 为室外使用而设计和建造.
What’s the Difference Between Indoor and Outdoor 游戏表?
首先，全面披露:我们的团队在 联合木材公司 一直在做 室内游戏桌 for table tennis and shuffleboard for a few years now, and they’re one of our most popular items aside from 木质餐桌.
Figuring out how to make the games tables suitable for a range of weather - from Vancouver’s temperate rainforest to the intensely sunny days of summer - would be the main difference between indoor and outdoor tables. We had to carefully choose enduring, high-quality 原材料.
After a fair amount of research, here’s our answer:
- 紧凑的层压板 for a larger playing surface like table tennis. This innovative material consists of layers of kraft paper coated in an impenetrable clear resin. And the icing on the cake is the range of convincing wood grains and solid colors that compact laminate offers.
- Solid wood finished with a waterproof clear coat 室外的沙狐球桌. This transparent sealant coats the surface of porous materials to prevent water damage.
- 粉饰铝 对于桌子框架. 耐用且耐腐蚀的, adding the thick powder coating to aluminum increases its indestructibility. It won’t chip, so it can’t be penetrated by moisture.
结果是, we’ve developed 户外体验 and ping pong tables to withstand various weather conditions, 又不会失去我们原有的干净线条, 当代设计.
Although we’re happy with the choice of these weather-resistant materials, leaving outdoor game tables outside in conditions like snow or torrential rains isn’t recommended. Guarantee any outdoor furniture’s longevity by covering it up and moving it to a sheltered spot.
户外体验
Shuffleboard is the ideal game to engage non-sporting friends in. It’s easy and no particular talents are necessary–-although things can get competitive fast. 你可以一次和四个人一起玩.
For some, 户外体验 brings up images of retirees playing on cruise ship decks. While shuffleboard courts are fun, they require a lot more space and cue sticks. 室外沙狐球桌, 然而, 是窄, 容易被两个人感动吗, 而且只需要冰球.
Our 户外体验’s specs are 24” w x 34" h and 7', 9' or 12' in length and comes in two styles of bases:
- 休息 has an angled frame similar to the supportive beams found in industrial areas and bridge construction. Its transitional design allows it to work in a variety of environments.
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列 has two rolled aluminum cylinders as the base. It’s a bolder look meant to blend into modern settings.
Frames are available in black, white, or a custom colour request. 我们使用耐磨材料 柞木 for the playing surface with a waterproof clear coat.
尽管使用了这些 durable, weather-resistant materials, it’s a good idea to protect the shuffleboard’s wood surface when not in use with an aluminum 硬壳的封面.
Some folks who get attached to their games (not us, obviously) might prefer to bring their table indoors during the winter months to enjoy continued use.
户外乒乓球
Table tennis offers a faster-paced fun alternative, and pretty much anyone can play. And like shuffleboard, up to 4 people can play at a time.
The 户外乒乓球 tabletop is constructed from compact laminate, 所以它是抗冲击和防水的. The table’s base and net are constructed from ultra-durable powder coated aluminum. 换句话说，它们不会生锈. Every table is built to order in our Vancouver workshop, giving you the opportunity to choose the laminate colour, including realistic-looking wood grains and solid hues.
The other difference with our 户外乒乓球 table is the removable net. Pop it off and your game table becomes a dining table or extra surface for entertaining. What’s not to love about functional furniture, let alone double-duty game tables?
Just like the 户外体验 tables above, there are two styles of frames:
- 休息 - serves up serious style with its sturdy angled frame. It looks great on almost any type of patio or deck.
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列 - this one swings in a different direction: more commanding and modern (see below).
The weather is starting to be nice enough to socialize outside again. 把朋友和家人聚在一起, 但是把那些无聊的院子游戏收起来, 再加上一张户外游戏桌. 我们保证摆脱游戏电子时间 游戏和快乐时光!