Climbro Hangboard
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Maybe this belongs in the gear discussion or training forum, but i’ll try here first. My partner was telling me about the Climbro Hangboard, this is what it says on their website “Climbro is the first smart hangboard of its kind. It is an advanced measurement system and a powerful training tool. Its unique combination of force sensors and mobile application allows for comprehensive evaluations of climbers’ physical state. These evaluations are used to provide climbers with personal training plans to improve their climbing performance. The greatest thing about Climbro is that it is based on years of scientific research and performance evaluations of more than 1000 climbers.” They also claim that based on the force sensing and baseline testing in the app, it will tell you what grade you can potentially climb given your current skills? Has anyone used one of these? Is it as cool as it sounds? Is it worth the seemingly absurd amount of money it costs? |
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There's a sucker (climbro) born every day, and someone with a flashy idea to extract cash from said sucker. |
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pull hard and if it hurts you pulled too hard.Repeat as necessary |
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Doesn't really sound that necessary. Why do you need to measure the forces? Why not just base your measurements on edge size + hang time + weight like most people already do? That should be enough to tell you if you're progressing or not. Why do you need a custom training plan? Hangboard training isn't rocket science. Want to know what grade you can climb? Go try some climbs? This device can only tell you how good you are at hangboarding. |
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It is as cool as it sounds. Not cool at all. |
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marketing's a bitch these days....what-with all these "advanced measurement systems", "mobile applications", and "comprehensive evaluations". Not to mention the kids and their moonpod bean-bag chairs. Insert young lady wearing 1984 kindergarten teacher glasses and a bull ring in her nose; to tell us about the "comprehensive evaluation of climber's physical state" and I'm sold. |
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I agree, it's overpriced. Spend the money on 3 to 4 pairs of shoes - that should bring the total value of your collection to $3000. The results of the latest MP IQ test are available. |
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My last comment was a little reactionary, so here's a more measured take:
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I can actually share some first hand experience with the climbro hangboard. And yes, I find it really very useful. The value of a climbro is of course the software model and the training plans. I find it is worthwhile to know that the training plans require you to have access to the climbro board every second day; something to keep in mind |