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skaterbotyo
Jul 17, 2003, 12:05 AM
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I am either going to build a small bouldering wall in my garage, or put up a hangboard in my room. The wall would be about 10x4 feet at a 30 degree angle. I would use metolius holds, the bouldering set (12 holds) and the 30 small hold variety set. OR- I will put a Metolius simulator hangboard in my room.
What do you think would be the most useful for training?
also: could I use the wall like a hang board, even though it's overhanging?
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b_fost
Jul 17, 2003, 12:39 AM
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If you want both a hangboard and a wall, you could look into building a system wall. A system wall is a climbing wall with straight vertical rows of the same holds going from bottom to top. This is used to build the same muscle, ie a system route made of slopers will get your open grip strength.
Another option would be to build a wall, then later get a hangboard. If it comes to a choice between the wall and the hangboard, CHOOSE THE WALL. It'll be the most fun and the one that gets your technique better.
I hope that answers your questions, if you have any more please feel free to PM me about wall construction, etc.
I actually just finished building my wall about 36 hours ago, so it's still fresh in my head.
Good luck with the wall and/or hangboard, post some pics if you build a wall, eh? :lol:
Peace out,
B Fost
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crack_climber
Jul 17, 2003, 2:26 AM
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Go with the wall...not only will it be better for a more "all-around" training, but it will keep your interest a lot more than hanging from a hangboard.
I have both a hangboard and a bouldering wall....the wall is the better training tool for me....
Hope this helps...
Crack_climber :)
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couloir
Jul 17, 2003, 3:12 AM
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Go with the wall. It's a much more fun and effective trainer than any hangboard. I wouldn't go w/ just Metolius holds though. Many of theirs are very similar. I'd throw in a few companies just to keep things interesting.
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hammer_
Jul 17, 2003, 3:20 AM
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Go with the wall, you can have your buddies over and set up a problem, then have your own little comp. first prize.....????
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