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Metolius Simulator 3D Training Board

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The 7th generation of the Metolius Simulator 3D™ training board is better than ever, featuring a variety of pockets, edges, slopers and jugs to help you build strength and improve your climbing.

Holds are arranged along a broad arc that tapers outward and downward for an ergonomic shape aimed at preventing injuries
Board tapers from top to bottom to provide clearance for your forearms and elbows when pulling on the upper holds
Fine texture gives you just the right amount of grip
Includes complete instructions, a training guide and mounting hardware
Comes in assorted colors only; sorry, specific color requests cannot be accommodated

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Metolius Simulator 3D Training Board Customer Reviews

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Metolius Simulator 3D Training Board

4.8

(based on 10 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to mount (5)
Rugged (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Strength training (7)
Bouldering (3)
Indoor (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (5), Avid climber (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)

Reviewed by 10 customers

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Apr

2013

4.0

Metolius Simulator 3D Training Board by

By KeepPushingYourself

from Simi Valley, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Affordable Training Sol
Applicable Training
Convenient
Training Routines Avail

Cons

Best Uses

Strength Training

Comments about Metolius Simulator 3D Training Board:

I use this product about three times per week, and have been using it for approximately one month now. I've seen dramatic improvement in my grip strength and endurance. I would have rated this purchase at 5 stars if it weren't for the mounting instructions needing a bit more information to be carefree for the layman. It was no problem for me to make a custom backboard instead of buying the Metolius supplied one, and for me it was necessary due to the framing in my apartment being of poor craftsmanship. The screws that came with my training board were not all the same size, and I think it would be helpful if they had an exploded view showing where the long or short screws were to be located. As for fit and function, this thing works great!

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Apr

2013

4.0

Hanging out with my training board

By thouarttheman

from South Boston, VA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to mount
One-stop Shop For Holds
Realistic

Cons

Best Uses

Strength Training
Technique Training

Comments about Metolius Simulator 3D Training Board:

I can't complain. The material is solid and promotes good grip. The holds give all the variety I'd expect...great product to form the centerpiece of a mini-climbing gym.

Service and delivery comments:

Prompt delivery, sufficient packaging.

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Apr

2013

5.0

great for building stregnth!

By SULLYWOOD

from the rhode

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to mount
Plenty Of Hold Combos
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Strength Training
Technique Training

Comments about Metolius Simulator 3D Training Board:

met all expectations so far...helpful to have an extra set of hands available while mounting to check for level

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Oct

2012

5.0

This board will make you humble

By stevecanclimb

from Southern California

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to adjust
Easy to mount
Solid Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Hand Strength
Strength Training

Comments about Metolius Simulator 3D Training Board:

I mounted this board in my backyard in a covered patio. It's mounted directly into a 7"x5" horizontal wood beam so no plywood and stud finding were necessary.

The board is made out of a similar plastic compound of which most indoor gym holds are made. It's a very solid product. By solid, I mean it feels nearly indestructible. I just tried out the entry level 10-minute workout that's posted on Metolius' website. There are also intermediate level and advanced level 10-minute routines. The entry level routine was very humbling. I foresee myself using it to train for at least a couple years as some of the holds are very challenging.

I have no complaints nor could I find anything no so great about it.

Service and delivery comments:

Delivery was very prompt (less than a business week). It arrived in good condition. I did not use customer service.

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Jan

2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great way to build up grip and forearms

By mtlee

from Minnetonka, MN

About Me Getting Started

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Pros

Challenging
Good training regimens

Cons

Best Uses

Strength Training

Comments about Metolius Simulator 3D Training Board:

I've been actively sport climbing for about 6 months, some outdoors, mostly in a local gym. Got this training board as a gift, and it's doing wonders for my grip and forearm strength. Metolius provides some better workout regimens on their website than come in the package. The 'entry level' is giving me a challenging routine that I can see the benefits from within just a few sessions - it seems that I've been able to go from 5.9s to 5.10As easily because of increased crimping and two- or three- finger holds.

The material of the board seems pretty solid, is rough enough for good grip, and the variety of holds is tremendous. Chalk is critical for many of the holds - to limit the mess in the house I am using liquid chalk.

I found the mounting instructions to be good, but of course it's not always the case that you can find such a good spot with backing studs in your house. I had to improvise quite a bit to get a backing board solidly mounted in a desirable location. But the boards mounting points and screws seem solid.

A great at-home training product!

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Dec

2011

(2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome!

By WH15P

from bozeman, mt

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Diverse
Easy to mount
Realistic

Cons

Hard to get the screws in

Best Uses

Strength Training

Comments about Metolius Simulator 3D Training Board:

Great for working your lock-offs. It even comes with a great 10-minute workout.

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Jun

2011

5.0

If Your Serious

By Christ the Climber

from Hartford, CT

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Easy to mount
Good Grip
Sturdy
Variety of holds

Cons

Can be rough on fingers

Best Uses

Strength Training

Comments about Metolius Simulator 3D Training Board:

This Hangboard is great for anyone looking to increase their grip strength. I have been using this board at my house now for about three months and could not be happier with the results i have been able to get from it. The only cons i could think of were the lack of pinch grip type holds but this can easily be added into a training regimen through other means of exercise.

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Oct

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

GET THIS BOARD!

By LaRock Climb

from NYC

About Me Getting Started

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Pros

Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor

Comments about Metolius Simulator 3D Training Board:

This hang board is a must have for climbers that can't get to the gym every day or so. I'm able to stay in shape between gym sessions.

There are so many different combinations of holds which makes it so much fun to use. The training programs developed by metolius are really good - just don't over do it.

Installing the board was very easy.

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Jun

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Metolius Simulator 3D Training Board

By Gotbeltfed

from Redmond, OR

About Me Avid Climber

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Pros

Adaptable
Highly Adjustable
Rugged

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Long Climbs
Outdoor

Comments about Metolius Simulator 3D Training Board:

I started out with the wooden training board from Metolius but returned it in exchange for the Simulator. After printing out the workout instructions from Metolius I have begun to regularly use this unit.

The surface is pretty coarse so at first my hand got pretty torn up. However, its no different than doing long multi-pitch routes at the crag. My dainty keyboard hands needed to toughen up anyway.

Keep in mind that chalk is a must for this training board. Keep at it though, pull ups and long hangs on the sloper are have been a major improvement for me.

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Dec

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Fantastic

By bttb008

from Chicago, IL

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Rugged
Variety of holds

Cons

Best Uses

Bouldering
Indoor
Practice

Comments about Metolius Simulator 3D Training Board:

I just got this hangboard for Christmas and its great! I had no problem mounting it, (it comes with directions, you must get some plywood and some decking screws). It is great and very durable. There are a variety of holds to help work on different fingers, muscles, etc. overall this is a fantastic hangboard, way better than the others online (my friends have some).