Category: Advanced Tips and Tools

Climbing Problems

This is a problem I had on my wall for one of my previous climbing competitions. Finally put it into a high-quality GIF:    

Reader Submission: Building a Hexagon Climbing Volume

Chris contacted me with a link to a How-To video that shows him building a very cool (and increasingly popular) climbing wall volume in the shape of a hexagon. If you are looking to spice up the wall this is a much more detailed video that shows more how-to then my video, as a result …

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How to Clean Climbing Holds

soill grip wash and vinegar

There are several ways to clean climbing holds and from a perspective of a home woody owner there is one really easy way and lots of other harder ways. The easiest way to clean climbing holds: Materials:  1 Gallon White Vinegar 1 x 5 gallon bucket Water Stiff nylon brush (optional) also a metal brush …

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SoiLL Grip Wash Review

SoiLL Grip Wash Review

  Soill Climbing Holds recently came out with a special grip wash that comes in a “powder” form. Prior to them coming out with this wash, most of the industry standard was using Muratic Acid, which is nasty stuff. This is a lot better/nicer then that (but maybe not as effective)…well at least you won’t …

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ROI of a Home Wall

Building a Home Bouldering Wall is not an inexpensive thing to do, however the benefits it brings you usually outlast any monetary investment. Below is the simple math of an initial climbing wall and its expenses. Climbing Wall Costs: Materials for a 8ft wide x 16 ft long freestanding wall: Panels: 4 (4’x8′) Panels – …

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Build a Triangle Wood Volume for Your Climbing Wall

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Synopsis: Below are detailed instructions on how to replicate a small wood triangle for your home wall. The materials are simple and the instructions are (hopefully) very simple. This small wood volume will add a lot to your wall for a minimal amount of money. Approximate Time of Build: 1-3 hours Materials Needed: 3/4″ thick …

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