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Post by wellhung on Sept 11, 2015 6:39:41 GMT -7
If there was a quality set (or sets) of holds and website with set problems/routes for a standard Treadwall @ 20 degrees or so I would invest in them instantly. I don't know how many Treadwalls are out there, but with all the hold makers out there, I don't know why one of them wouldn't jump on this.
The Moonboard holds aren't that expensive in my mind, even with shipping, given that they should last a long time if you are the only user. Much cheaper than a gym membership, and the holds are well designed to be usable in a variety of configurations.
I didn't get charged duty on my first set, because it said "school room" and thought they were educational items!
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Post by erick on Sept 20, 2015 13:03:35 GMT -7
We've considered it. One thing holding me back is that I would feel like I was stealing from Ben Moon. Perhaps a better option would be to license the Moon Board concept and holds, get a set of molds in the US, and then pour the Moon Board holds here to cut down on shipping costs. +1 I will preorder if that helps
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Post by Marcus on Nov 5, 2015 10:04:58 GMT -7
We've considered it. One thing holding me back is that I would feel like I was stealing from Ben Moon. Perhaps a better option would be to license the Moon Board concept and holds, get a set of molds in the US, and then pour the Moon Board holds here to cut down on shipping costs. +1 I will preorder if that helps I second that...
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Post by danielr on Nov 6, 2015 15:41:17 GMT -7
Don't be too concerned about doing something similiar. Magnus Midtboe already has his frictionboard which is a very similiar concept. www.magnusmidtboe.com/frictionboard/ Unfortunatly it is even more expensive than the moonboard although it does look very cool. The point though is that the concept is out there and multiple people are doing it now. I enjoy my moonboard although I only have the b set of holds. For me though it is hard so I actually have a bunch of easier holds sprinkled in so I can warmup and then the "warmups" on the moonboard tend to be good limit problems for me. Not having a project in the US that does this is a bummer that shipping was killer.
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Post by joekr07 on Dec 2, 2016 14:28:30 GMT -7
We recently installed some lights in our local climbing gyms Moon Board. One light for each hold that light up for the holds in a selected problem. This makes it very fast to quickly browse/climb problems. It's really made the Moon Board a lot more user friendly and super fun! Can highly recommend something like this to boost your Moon Board!! Check out the video here for a similar setup www.moonclimbing.com/blog/2015/01/lightening-up-a-moon-board/
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Post by kader on Dec 17, 2016 8:13:38 GMT -7
I am thinking of using the moonboard for my power phase starting next week. Any advice on how to choose the peoblems?
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Post by tedwelser on Dec 18, 2016 10:55:02 GMT -7
I am thinking of using the moonboard for my power phase starting next week. Any advice on how to choose the peoblems? Yes- first you need try the wall a few times and get to know the holds and the basic moves. Then, filter on each grade that you want to project/work on. Click through them all of a single grade and add the most interesting looking ones to grade based lists. After you get 10 in each of three target grades try them out. I tend to prefer harder problems with helpful footholds rather than awkward jumping crux moves. I do like to find moderate difficulty dynamic moves, but if they are near my limit they feel needlessly risky so I avoid them.
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Post by kader on Dec 21, 2016 4:50:33 GMT -7
Thanks mate. Will start my power phase on the 26th ans will let you know
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Post by srossabi42 on Jan 4, 2017 12:07:21 GMT -7
has anyone put together any circuits on the moon board?
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Post by erk on Jan 4, 2017 12:53:07 GMT -7
has anyone put together any circuits on the moon board? I'm curious about this too. I'm switching to a gym with a moonboard for my power phase, but wondering if it will be to steep for PE training.
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Post by ehowell on Jan 4, 2017 13:31:43 GMT -7
For you Front Range folks, DBC Central now has a Moon Board and an old-school hold-filled woody. After bitching about commercial gyms for several years now, I'm psyched for these additions! Photos and videos: www.instagram.com/denverboulderingclub/?hl=en
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Post by srossabi42 on Jan 4, 2017 14:10:37 GMT -7
has anyone put together any circuits on the moon board? I'm curious about this too. I'm switching to a gym with a moonboard for my power phase, but wondering if it will be to steep for PE training. i've found some problems online with "an cap" in the title that appear to be circuits. the holds aren't numbered but i can't imagine it would be too difficult to work out an order that would work for a PE workout also if i come up with circuits worth sharing, i'll be sure to do that and indicate my sequence
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Post by kader on Jan 6, 2017 3:19:18 GMT -7
Did KMFF 2016 7b in a couple tries during my LB workout yesterday
I find it a bit hard to calibrate the grades and moves properly for the limit workout. I have a feeling i am not doing hard enough stuff.
My shoulder are pretty sore though
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Post by tedwelser on Jan 6, 2017 8:47:11 GMT -7
Did KMFF 2016 7b in a couple tries during my LB workout yesterday I find it a bit hard to calibrate the grades and moves properly for the limit workout. I have a feeling i am not doing hard enough stuff. My shoulder are pretty sore though That problem looks pretty shouldery- maybe try to find more fingery problems with less extreme moves, like Applesauce? or The Owl? these seem to be more about the fingers and less about the big moves? dunno for sure-- have not attempted the owl.
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Post by ehowell on Jan 6, 2017 9:37:10 GMT -7
How do grades on the Moon Board compare to outdoor grades? I've heard they're a bit stiff, which ideally places them closer to outdoor grades (of course, plenty of discrepancies in grades from place to place). I don't boulder outdoors very much, and my gym doesn't use the Hueco system, so I don't have a good idea of where I stand.
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