Wanted: System board designs, blueprints etc

I am planning on building a small 4x10 or 4x8 system board for my porch, any links for plans designs or ideas are greatly appreciated

Jesse Newton wrote:I am planning on building a small 4x10 or 4x8 system board for my porch, any links for plans designs or ideas are greatly appreciated

do you understand the basic concept underpinning the whole idea? The holds are systematically placed up an overhanging wall so you can repeat one grip type over and over again without worrying about tricky technique or movement. You just pull open like climbing a ladder and supposedly you get stronger (at climbing system boards?).

yes and they'll be smaller holds, I am short on space at this apartment. Nice porch though.

5.samadhi wrote: The holds are systematically placed up an overhanging wall so you can repeat one grip type over and over again without worrying about tricky technique or movement. You just pull open like climbing a ladder and supposedly you get stronger (at climbing system boards?).

Sam, are you sure this is how system boards are meant to be used? My impression is that they allow you to practice and perfect tricky technique and movement in a symmetric and consistent fashion. Not so much for pure strength training.

OP-I'm sure there are plenty of plans available online. You might get more responses if you find a design you like, and post it up for critique.

I train on the system board to focus on core body tension. Not as a ladder. 1 hand + opposite foot. Toe in and pull hips as close to wall with slightly bent elbow engaging shoulders, core, legs and opening chest up.

Good article here + the wall I train on.

performanceclimbing.com/sys…

System Wall @ The Factory Bouldering Gym.