Rope tensioning system

1. A rope tensioning system for use in a play environment, comprising:

a play structure;

a rope;

a collar coupled to the play structure;

a tensioner coupled to the rope, the tensioner comprising a plurality of tool engaging elements that are configured to be disposable in the collar, such that the tensioner can be actuated to a position flush with the collar;

wherein the tensioner is coupled to the collar through a threaded connection; and

wherein a rotation of the tensioner in relation to the collar adjusts a tension in the rope.

2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the rope comprises a rope end that couples the rope to the tensioner.

3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the rope end comprises a crimp connection.

4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the tensioner comprises a ledge that receives the rope end.

5. The system of claim 1 , wherein plurality of tool engaging elements are recessed deeper than threads on the tensioner, such that the plurality of tool engaging elements do not limit a depth of the threaded connection between the tensioner and collar.

6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of tool engaging elements comprise semi-cylindrical indentations along an exterior surface of the tensioner.

7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the collar is coupled to the play structure through a welded connection.

8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the collar comprises a plurality of fastener apertures configured to receive fasteners that couple the collar to the play structure.

9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the collar comprises a locking mechanism that prevents a rotation of the tensioner within the collar.

10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the locking mechanism comprises a set screw that engages a tool engaging element of the tensioner.

11. A method for tensioning a rope, comprising:

coupling the rope to a tensioner;

mating a threaded portion of the tensioner to a threaded portion of a collar;

tightening a threaded connection of the tensioner and the collar; and

wherein the tightening of the threaded connection increases tension in the rope;

locking the tensioner to the collar; and

wherein locking the tensioner to the collar comprising actuating a set screw through the collar into a tool engaging element of the tensioner.

12. The method of claim 11 , wherein coupling the rope to the tensioner comprises:

attaching a rope end to the rope; and

receiving the rope end with the tensioner.

13. The method of claim 11 , wherein mating the threaded portion of the tensioner to the threaded portion of the collar comprising:

treating one of the threaded portions.

14. The method of claim 11 , wherein tightening the threaded connection of the tensioner and the collar comprises:

countersinking the tensioner into the collar.

15. The method of claim 11 , further comprising:

loosening the threaded connection of the tensioner and the collar; and

wherein the loosening of the threaded connection decreases tension in the rope.

16. A playground structure, comprising:

a frame;

a rope net;

a tensioning system configured to couple the rope net to the frame and tension at least a portion of the rope net, the tensioning system comprising:

a collar configured to couple to the frame;

a tensioner configured to couple to a rope of the rope net, the tensioner comprising:

a threaded portion;

a plurality of tool engaging elements that have a convex hull which fits within a helical shape defined by roots of the threaded portion; and

wherein the tensioner is configured to couple to the collar and when actuated, linearly displace relative to the collar.

17. The playground structure of claim 16 , wherein plurality of recessed tool engaging elements comprise semi-cylindrical indentations along an exterior surface of the tensioner.