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scdance

Dec 22, 2011, 8:48 AM
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I was just looking into buying a new hangboard and was wondering what everyone thought was a good one to buy. I was looking into getting one of these two:
http://www.blankslateclimbing.com/shop/item/thebomb/
And
http://www.amazon.com/Metolius-Project-Training-Board-Green/dp/B002N521GQ/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1324504435&sr=8-2-fkmr0

Any suggestions?

adelphos

Dec 22, 2011, 11:41 AM
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Both are great systems. If you are new to climbing, don't get a training board. Spend your funding on climbing gym time.

noahfor

Dec 22, 2011, 12:46 PM
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Just build your own. Go to Home Depot and look at all the wood stuff. There are so many possibilities for holds.

ky2a

Jan 30, 2012, 9:06 PM
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noahfor wrote:

Just build your own. Go to Home Depot and look at all the wood stuff. There are so many possibilities for holds.

Haha Noah.. I did exactly that ! fkn climbing gym was selling them at $300AU a pop.. so I made my own for like $40... and it trumps theirs ... all ya need is timber.. texture spray paint and a router !