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Paul Trendler · · Bend, Oregon · Joined Sep 2011 · Points: 111

Well I finally put one of these together... haven't put up all the holds yet. I have to put the plug in for the locals over here in Bend Oregon. Metolius STYLED me out. I have been using their stuff for years, and I cannot thank them enough for all that went into this wall, every whip onto my Monster rope in a SafeTech, and the hundreds of bails onto their crashpads. Hopefully now that I have this wall built, I can give the rest of their gear I have a break and actually send something! Stoke is HIGH!!!

12'x12' @ 35d

Mark Hudon · · Lives on the road · Joined Jul 2009 · Points: 420

12' X 12' and 35 degrees is perfect. It looks like you did the right thing and riddled it with T-nuts too.

I love Metolius too but check out Kingdom Holds, Atomik Climbing Holds, E-Grips, Kilter Climbing Grips and Detroit Rock Climbing Company for holds.

Jon Zucco · · Denver, CO · Joined Aug 2008 · Points: 245
Amy Jordan wrote: This is the woody in our "garage". It looks impractical, since it juts outwards and looks like it consumes a lot of space, but there's a room behind it for gear storage so it actually turns out to be a good use of space. The wall is 12.5' high.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/timbenj/Funnies/bird_in_awe.gif so beautiful... so... majestic.
Drew Nevius · · Broken Arrow, OK · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 2,426
DoesNotCare wrote:http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/61343_658118858599_1018105385_n.jpg Anyone have ideas on how to incorporate slopers on this wall? The only thing I can come up with is volumes, which I hate and placing them along the left, vertical side for a traverse.
I think you just covered your two options for using hard slopers for anything but feet on a wall that steep. Why do you hate volumes?
GhaMby Eagan · · Heaven · Joined Oct 2006 · Points: 385
Drew Nevius wrote: I think you just covered your two options for using hard slopers for anything but feet on a wall that steep. Why do you hate volumes?
Volumes and large holds stick out from the wall and catch uncoordinated climbers elbows and knees! If I can find slopers that are only 4" wide then I would still need a 6" volume to use it.
Woodchuck ATC · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 3,280
DoesNotCare wrote: Volumes and large holds stick out from the wall and catch uncoordinated climbers elbows and knees! If I can find slopers that are only 4" wide then I would still need a 6" volume to use it.
Agree a volume on a plain vertical wall is a hazard for falling and hitting,they work best (safest) on an overhanging route somewhere, so you can fall away from the obstacle..since many of them stick out easily over 8 to 12 inches in depth. No fun whacking your kneecap on a chunk of hardware as you head to the mats.
GhaMby Eagan · · Heaven · Joined Oct 2006 · Points: 385
Woodchuck ATC wrote: Agree a volume on a plain vertical wall is a hazard for falling and hitting,they work best (safest) on an overhanging route somewhere, so you can fall away from the obstacle..since many of them stick out easily over 8 to 12 inches in depth. No fun whacking your kneecap on a chunk of hardware as you head to the mats.
I think I'm just going to mount half a piece of PVC to the side of the wall and traverse up it, maybe not the coolest thing ever, but cheap and will get just as much use!
Joe Kreidel · · San Antonio, TX · Joined Dec 2007 · Points: 1,495
DoesNotCare wrote: I think I'm just going to mount half a piece of PVC to the side of the wall and traverse up it, maybe not the coolest thing ever, but cheap and will get just as much use!
I did that on my wall, which is a bit more overhung than yours, and the PVC is much more of a jug than I expected. It is a great feature, but certainly won't train slopers.

I'm also gangly and uncoordinated, and have a couple small volumes that I mount up high on my wall so I can't do too much damage to my knees and elbows. Definitely worth it for adding slopers to steeper wall. Atomik and Detroit Rock company make small volumes that are well priced.
Woodchuck ATC · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 3,280
Joe Kreidel wrote: I did that on my wall, which is a bit more overhung than yours, and the PVC is much more of a jug than I expected. It is a great feature, but certainly won't train slopers. I'm also gangly and uncoordinated, and have a couple small volumes that I mount up high on my wall so I can't do too much damage to my knees and elbows. Definitely worth it for adding slopers to steeper wall. Atomik and Detroit Rock company make small volumes that are well priced.
Yes, another good move..place those big volumes up high, near crux or finish so you wont get more than maybe your chest above them, no knee crushing contact. At least if it's in your face, you can push away from it when you fall, instead of meeting it 10 ft. lower as you speed past it. Not just a knock to the leg, but edges can be sharp enough to cut you up too. Careful out there.
Tavis Ricksecker · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2006 · Points: 4,246
Woodchuck ATC wrote: Yes, another good move..place those big volumes up high, near crux or finish so you wont get more than maybe your chest above them, no knee crushing contact. .
Any advice on how to figure out the angles to cut the ply for those cool three sided pyramid volumes?
Tavis Ricksecker · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2006 · Points: 4,246
Jake Jones wrote: Usually where the sides meet on pyramids are obtuse so if you cut the angle at 45 degrees, the outside edges will meet nicely. I screw a 2X2 on the inside of one of the sides that will meet to have something solid to screw the other side into without having to worry about a screw coming through the other side of the volume if that makes any sense. Hope this helps. Basically just over cut the angles, but don't make them too sharp or you'll have problems with the sharp edges breaking. I could figure out the math and try to do it exactly, but it's just as easy to over cut a little and skip the meticulous time-consuming precision. Something like this:
Cool man, thank you. I'll try it out.

Do you do something similar when framing odd shapes? For instance to blend to flat panels together.

I'm starting to realize that this whole carpentry thing is as much art as science. Will try this method and see how it goes :)
Tavis Ricksecker · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2006 · Points: 4,246

Thanks man, your advice is appreciated.

Drew Nevius · · Broken Arrow, OK · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 2,426

Check AndyLibrande.com for building 3 sided triangle volumes before you try that method. Andy's method doesn't require cutting 45* angles on each edge and works really well! You can use it to make equal sided pyramids, or have the edges different lengths

Will Morgan · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2014 · Points: 70

I'm in the process of building a woody in my garage and I'm looking to purchase some holds. I've been looking at a bunch of different companies and reviews. I'm wanting to spend around $250 shipped for the first starter set of holds.

I've found what I feel are two pretty good deals.

AffordableClimbingHolds

Atomik Holds

Has anybody found any other good starter sets for around $250?

BobGray · · Salt Lake City, Utah · Joined Jun 2006 · Points: 711
Will Morgan wrote:I'm in the process of building a woody in my garage and I'm looking to purchase some holds. I've been looking at a bunch of different companies and reviews. I'm wanting to spend around $250 shipped for the first starter set of holds. I've found what I feel are two pretty good deals. AffordableClimbingHolds Atomik Holds Has anybody found any other good starter sets for around $250?
Try threeballclimbing

threeballclimbing.com/
threeballclimbing.com/rock/…
threeballclimbing.com/rockc…

They have lots of different sets, their holds are fantastic and you won't find better customer service anywhere.
Adam Stackhouse · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 13,970

I agree, Threeball folks are great. You can also contact Ryan at Prinz Climbing holds as well.. SoIll also makes some great holds too

Tavis Ricksecker · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2006 · Points: 4,246
BobGray wrote: Try threeballclimbing h
I second Atomik. Buuda also has some great sets for super cheap. Three Ball - I liked the holds but didn't feel that I got my money's worth.

Thanks for the beta on the volumes guys

current progress, starting on the plywood tomorrow
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Eldo Love · · Mancos,CO · Joined Sep 2012 · Points: 125

Dry tooling woody. Could be about 2 feet taller and still be safe. however up and down/side to side = pump

Woody

Calum

Tavis Ricksecker · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2006 · Points: 4,246

'Sok, i have library envy. And.. BRRR

Adam Stackhouse · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 13,970

Tavis,

As an fyi, i have purchased most of my Threeball holds via cosmetic seconds. Saves a lot of money.

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