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Climbax training bands

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Gina J · · Golden Valley, MN · Joined Aug 2012 · Points: 5

So I am admittedly a technology geek and love the idea of tracking my climbing training so I've looking into the Climbax training bands ( Climbax Kickstarter ) since this summer. From what I gather the bands house triaxial accelerometers and other neat stuff to measure the hand movement. They claim to measure power, stability and control during climbing. All very cool ideas.

Here's my questions:
Are the stats they are proposing to show useful?
what is the best way to work the data into my climbing training?
Is it worth the $200+

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Gina J · · Golden Valley, MN · Joined Aug 2012 · Points: 5

Agreed, I also don't think they'd hold up to a crack climb. My thought was to use it during winter and spring season indoor / gym training sessions.

Mark E Dixon · · Possunt, nec posse videntur · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 974
Gina J wrote:So I am admittedly a technology geek and love the idea of tracking my climbing training so I've looking into the Climbax training bands ( Climbax Kickstarter ) since this summer. From what I gather the bands house triaxial accelerometers and other neat stuff to measure the hand movement. They claim to measure power, stability and control during climbing. All very cool ideas. Here's my questions: Are the stats they are proposing to show useful? what is the best way to work the data into my climbing training? Is it worth the $200+ The Stats
It's an interesting and cool technology, but IMO not ready for prime time.
Again IMO, you will get a LOT more out of paying a trainer $200 to analyze your climbing and develop a training plan.

This is simplified somewhat, but the device generates data related to 4 aspects-
the speed of hand movement between holds, which they call power;
the 'jerkiness' of hand movement between holds, which they call control;
the movement of your hand while on a hold, which they call stability;
and the number of moves per minute, which they call rate.

At best, they could develop an algorithm to compare your performance on each of these components with others and suggest some generic training routines to address this relative imbalance.

But there's no way at present, that they could off any real insight into why YOU climb the way you do and how YOU could best make progress.

On the other hand, if you ignore my advice (as most reasonable people do :-) and get one of these, PLEASE post up your results!
Capt. Impatient · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 0

Yea... Don't fund their next climbing trip for them. Seems weird. Go and see how many climber wear anything on their wrist while climbing. I tried wearing a watch to time my training and the "pump" made me have to find a good no hands rest while doing laps to loosen the strap. Spend the $200 on your next trip or gear. You will be happier. Cheers!

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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