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Cost: $79.00 Great for: Increasing finger strength, training for climbers and boulderers, or training back and bis. The good: With so many hold depths and widths you can continuously train harder without needing to buy another board. The bad: The worst thing about this product is finding a place to securely mount it. Rating Variety/Appearance: 7/10. The board's appearance is very unique compared to other climbing holds. However, that is mainly because this single board has over 20 holds incorporated into it. It is no wonder it has become a staple at climbing gyms. It only comes in 3 colors (seen above) which all look very cool (although my favorite is the white and black). Ease: 8/10. These boards can be used for anyone from children up to the most experienced of climbers. As for set up it will take a bit of work, since you have to find a secure, weight bearing wall to hang it on. However, once you set it up you'll never have to mess with it again. Quality/Durability: 10/10. These boards last so much abuse, even at a gym with every day use from numerous people this board will stand up for years. Value: 10/10. If you take your climbing seriously this is easily worth investing in. Other: 10/10. This will single-handedly increase your strength and endurance in your back, biceps, and forearms. It is hard to get so much out of a single product but this Metolius board does the job. Overall: 45/50. Verdict: Any climber or boulderer, who has a place to mount this, should buy one. It costs a pretty penny but it is something you can get use out of every single day without any issues or risk of "outgrowing". Comments are closed.
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About your Reviewer: Joe P.Growing up in Michigan and around the Great Lakes has made it easy to be an avid outdoors enthusiast and conservationist my whole life. I love doing anything that keeps me staying active and being outdoors. This ranges from running, lifting, climbing, hiking, camping, biking, etc. All of these hobbies of mine are things I take very seriously and love to do. Because of this, before I make any purchase for one of my passions I try to do as much research about a product as possible to insure I am getting a product that I will enjoy for years. That has led to me starting this site in hopes of helping others avoid the guess work I went through by providing honest and unbiased product reviews. If you have any questions, concerns, or request please contact me at [email protected] ArchivesCategories
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