How much does a Hangboard cost?

The price range of available hangboards is broad. Expect to pay over $100 for the high-end models. Wood hangboards tend to be more expensive than resin boards.

Should beginners Hangboard?

Children and young adults under eighteen years of age should not use hangboards regularly. There are several reasons for this, but primarily it is because their bodies are still growing, and they also have only half of the tendon growth available to adults, so a torn tendon is much more likely.

Are Hangboards good for beginners?

As a beginner, you should choose a hangboard with higher friction, a good variety of grips with beginner-friendly holds amongst them, and great progression. Well-known brands that make such hangboards are Beastmaker and Metolius. But there at lot more, every board with specific features and strengths.

What type of wood is used for Hangboards?

Hardwoods such as poplar, birch, beech, alder, or cherry with straight, uniform grain should work well for edges. Glued up, high quality plywood works well for holds. The best is baltic birch.

How many hours does Adam Ondra train?

My own training nowadays, in cooperation with Patxi Usobiaga, takes about 4 or 5 hours a day, 6 days a week. Approximately 70 % of it is climbing itself, the rest is campus board and physical compensation exercises.

What kind of wood is good for climbing holds?

As a general rule, straight grain uniform texture hardwoods are the best type of wood to use for climbing holds. Stronger hardwoods such as maple and walnut are the best for thin crimps and incut holds. Weaker hardwoods such as cherry, alder, and poplar are the best for slopers and flatter holds.

How thick should plywood be for a climbing wall?

We recommend to use a minimum thickness of 17 mm plywood for your wall. Structural plywood is best and comes in sheets of 2400 x 1200 mm. TIP: design your wall to utilise full size sheets of plywood and save yourself lots of measuring and cutting!