BG Climbing (The only double-sided hangboard)

Although hangboards are a great way to improve your wrist and finger strength and up your climbing game, many people feel like mounting them is a hassle. They can always opt for portable hangboards that can be hung with ropes, however, most of them don’t offer proper progression.

That is why BG climbing came up with these double-sided portable hangboards that you can incorporate into your daily training. Unlike other portable hangboards, this is a two-part system that offers a total of six holds that can be used for several different hangs.

You can use it for warming up as well as for training for higher grade routes. Moreover, if you have kids who are interested in rock climbing, these can be used to help train them as well. However, know that kids should not train on a hangboard more than once a week.

In this article, we have reviewed the BG climbing double-sided portable hangboard system based on the number of edges and pockets, texture, mounting process, value for money, and weight threshold.

This hangboard is ideal for beginners, intermediate as well as advanced level rock climbers who travel a lot. It comes with six holds that can be used for performing a variety of training positions. Moreover, the build is pretty good too.

Specifications

Pros

• It is a double-sided hangboard that offers more holds with a smaller footprint.
• The holds are designed to cater to all types of climbers.
• The hangboard is made using pure rubberwood.
• It can be used in your home gym as well as while travelling.

Cons

• It is slightly heavier than other portable hangboards on the market.

Construction and Texture

The BG Climbing double-sided hangboard is made of 100 percent recycled rubbed wood. Hence, along with being eco-friendly, it is also durable and sturdy. Since it is a double-sided hangboard, it is slightly thick as compared to other hangboards. Moreover, it also weighs a little more as compared to the average portable hangboard.

However, if you consider the variety of holds it offers, then the bulkiness can be overlooked. As far as the texture of the hangboard is concerned, it comes with a properly polished surface that does not feel rough on the hand but is not slippery either.

The hangboard comes with a non-slippery coating which prevents your fingers from slipping during training even if they are sweaty. Moreover, since it is properly polished, you don’t have to worry about splinters or rough edges causing scratches or loss of skin.

Edges and Pockets

The double-sided hangboard comes with a total of six holds. In total, the hangboard features two pairs of four-finger pockets, two pairs of three-finger pockets and two pairs of two-finger pockets. Each pair differs from the other in terms of difficulty level. The details of available pockets are:

• 0.98-inch/25 mm four-finger pockets
• 1.18-inch/30 mm four-finger pockets
• 0.39-inch/10 mm three-finger pocket
• 0.39-inch/45 mm three-finger pocket
• 1.57-inch/40 mm two-finger pocket
• 1.57-inch/15 mm two-finger pocket

This hangboard strikes the perfect balance between the number of holds and portability. The available pockets are ideal for beginners, intermediate and advanced climbers to keep up with their strengths. You can use it to warm up as well as to perform hardcore hangboard training.

In addition to this, since the hangboard comes with two separate parts for each hang, you can use it to perform one-hand hangs and pinches. It comes with a rope for mounting. This makes it slightly unstable when hung from a rod or a hook.

However, if you hang it against a wall or a platform that can stop it from wobbling, you will not face this issue.

Mounting

The mounting process of the BG Climbing two-sided hangboard is fairly easy. You don’t have to worry about drilling holes in the wall or attaching it to a plywood panel.  It comes with a double braid rope that distributes the weight between the core and the cover. This increases the overall weight it can bear.

The rope is 70.8 inches long. Hence, it can easily be mounted on hooks, bars, branches or screws depending on your preference.

The only issue that you might face while mounting this hangboard is keeping both parts at the same position especially if you are hanging them on branches. However, for that, you can use a simple ruler and ensure that both sides are at par with each other.

The rope can bear up to 300 kgs of weight but before you mount the system somewhere, ensure that it is capable of bearing your weight. In addition to this, you can also use this hangboard system with body weights or a pulley system.

Value for Money

The BG climbing double-sided hangboard system comes at a fraction of the cost as compared to traditional hangboard. Despite being cheap, it offers enough pockets to train for higher-grade rock faces and perform muscle-stabilizing exercises.

Hence, it offers great value for money, especially if you consider its sturdy construction. It is made using recycled rubberwood and comes with a heavy-duty rope for installation. Moreover, you don’t have to put in any effort or money while mounting the system. It neither needs you to drill holes in the wall nor requires you to purchase an extra plywood panel for installation.

Verdict

If you are looking for a budget-friendly alternative to the traditional hangboards or are someone who travels a lot, then this hangboard is a great option. You can also use it as a complimentary hangboard system with your existing fingerboard in case it lacks certain types of edges and pockets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a hangboard before climbing or after?

If you want to combine your hangboard training with climbing, according to experts, you should always train on a hangboard before you climb. Moreover, it is advised to keep your hangboard and climbing training days separate.

Are hangboard dangerous?

Hangboards are not dangerous. However, like all other training exercises, if you overdo hangboard training, it can have detrimental effects.

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