The allure of urban climbing facilities is not hidden from anyone. Since the ongoing pandemic threw a wrench in the industry’s success, many aspiring climbers turned to at-home training tools to keep up with their training.
One of these tools is the hangboard. This compact training tool can be used at home, in the gym, or on the go in form of a portable hangboard. It can be easily mounted on the door or attached to a pull-up bar in your home gym.
Climbing is constantly being adopted by young and old individuals who have a hunger for personal progression. Keeping this trend in mind, many companies have started designing high-end hangboards that provide the means for complete fingers, wrists, and grip workouts at home.
Two Stones also started its journey in the world of climbing and bouldering on a similar note. The company designs quality and performance-oriented climbing products including climbing holds, tools, and chalk bags.
In this article, we have reviewed their best seller the Fixed Hangboard with Ball Slopes. The factors considered while evaluating this product include the number of edges and pockets, texture, mounting process, value for money, and weight threshold.
The Two Stones Fixed Hangboard with Ball Slopes is an all-in-one climbing tool designed for beginners and advanced climbers alike. It has a multi-functional design that includes pockets, jugs, slopes, and pinches for intentional training.
Specifications
| Product | Construction Material | Shape | Dimensions | Weight |
| Two Stones Fixed Hangboard with Boobies | CNC milled from natural wood | Rectangular | 23.62 x 7.87 x 1.89 inches | 4.4 pounds |
Pros
- It is made of natural wood and is available in two material options.
- All the corners are smooth and filleted which means there are no burrs.
- Comes with rubber plates to make the workout session more intense.
- It has two ball slopes for grip training.
Cons
- The screw holes are placed without any standard spacing.
Construction and Texture
The Two Stones Fixed Hangboard with Ball Slopes is constructed using a block of natural wood. Unlike hangboards made with spliced wood, this Two Stones hangboard is not easy to break. Compressed wood hangboards can develop burrs after some time and they are not exactly durable either which makes them dangerous to train with.
In comparison, the hangboard under discussion is durable and sturdy since it is carved out using a block of wood. Its edges are filleted using an R5 blade which is why it does not develop any sharp edges or burrs as time passes. This also ensures that your fingers don’t develop any scratches or cuts due to the roughness of the edges and pockets.
In addition to this, you also get two choices of material. You can get this Two Stones hangboard in Beechwood or Boxwood. Beechwood is heavier and more durable but boxwood is lighter and skin-friendly.
Edges and Pockets
As mentioned, this hangboard is designed for both beginners and advanced level climbers, hence, it comes with edges and pockets that cater to a wide range of training routines. You can use it to perform exercises such as dead hangs, offset hangs, bet-arm hangs, front levers, and several others.
The Two Stones Fixed Hangboard with ball slopes comes with 3 pockets that cater to four fingers. However, they can also be used to perform three-finger hangs. In addition to this, it has 3 two-finger pockets of varying depths and 3 one finger pockets of varying depths.
The hangboard also comes with a set of ball slopes for grip training. The slopes have a 10 cm diameter and are 4 cm high. It also has a climbing hanger that can be used to hang weights or other accessories to make the training more intense. This hanger can be removed when you don’t want to use it.
At the top, there is a large outer jug that can be used by beginners to develop their grip and wrist strength, while avid climbers can use it as a tool for warming up. The jug is accompanied by two slops. The 25-degree slope is designed for beginners, and the 35-degree slope is designed to help advanced climbers improve their grip strength.
Mounting
Mounting this Two Stones hangboard is fairly simple and pretty straightforward. However, the only drawback is that its screw holes are not spaced based on any standard. The standard North American stud spacing requires that the holes for screws are drilled at 16-inches and 24-inches.
However, with this hangboard, the holes are drilled randomly without following any standard. If you want, you can drill new holes according to whatever standard you like, but know that it might affect the integrity of the board.
With randomly drilled screw holes, people are usually worried that the mounting will not hold. Nevertheless, we have found that this hangboard is completely safe and it can be fixed onto a mounting board or a pull-up bar without worrying about it falling off.
It comes with complete mounting hardware including 14 screws and 14 expansion tubes. If you want to install it on the wall, it is recommended that you use a backboard to make the structure more secure.
Value for Money
Since this hangboard caters to a wide variety of training regimes and it can accommodate both beginners and avid climbers, it provides a high value for money. Usually, if you invest in a hangboard designed for beginners, you out grow it after a few months of regular training. Exercises on the tool become too easy for you which means that it is time to replace the hangboard. However, with the Two Stones Fixed Hangboard with ball slopes, you don’t have to worry about replacement. You can keep training on this hangboard.
Verdict
The Two Stones hangboard mentioned in this article is ideal for beginners and advanced climbers alike. It is a good investment if you are looking for a long-term commitment to climbing and bouldering. The hangboard is designed to provide you with a full-fledged workout at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I start finger training?
You should start finger training when you feel you have stopped improving steadily just by climbing.
Who should Hangboard?
Hangboarding is for all types of climbers. You can use a hangboard to train even if you are a beginner.
What muscles do Hangboards work?
Hangboards help in strengthening your fingers, hands, upper body, and core.
