Portable HB options (rock rings, etc.)

[grimm]

Hi all,

I'm just getting into the RCTM routine, and really climbing training in general, and I'm liking the more focused efforts. After climbing for 5+ years, it's good to have a more specific plan to follow.

I'm not yet into the strength phase, but I don't have regular access to a hangboard all the time due to various life obligations. I'm looking for some feedback on portable options, such as rock rings. I currently train on a pair of SicGrips (sicgrips.com) as I find them more versatile than the rings.

I set up a mobile pulley system that I can use on a pull-up bar I often use at a gym. This allows me to add/subtract weight similar to a HB. That said, the grips are not stationary so it is not as specific to climbing.

What are everyone's thoughts on this type of training?

[joev9]

Can you make a mount for a hangboard that would fit over the pull up bar at the gym? I have seen some pretty creative mounts that might work where you can bring your HB to the gym to get the workout you want. Just an idea...

[grimm]

I've considered that (and still am). The biggest challenge is finding a way to keep the board stationary. I need some way to counter my body weight. The pull up bar is about 14 feet long and has flat, vertical supports every four feet or so. I could probably leverage off of one of those.

[MarkAnderson]

We did a post a while back that included some info on portable hangboard mounts. It might give you some ideas:

rockclimberstrainingmanual.com/2014/03/06/hows-your-hang/

[ziggy122]

Saw your post on the portable campus board from Kandahar.  Thought you guys would appreciate this pic of my hangboard setup on the other side of the runway this winter.

[MarkAnderson]

Dude, that's awesome!