jimwylie1 Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Anguish, despair, misery, wretchedness all words which go through your head when you are hanging on for dear life on the plank of woe!! Dave unveiled his latest creation tonight - a 3 metre plank of wood with climbing holds of various shapes and sizes evenly spaced about 12 inches apart. At one end weight is attached (no more than 2kg or so). The other end pivots off a fixed point near the ground. The idea is to start by lifting the plank nearest the pivot end and move along the hand holds towards the weighted end. As you move nearer the weighted end the leverage is reduced but the hand holds get more desperate! This device gives the fingertips a great workout - like nothing else - every gym should have one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Sounds cool! I am trying to visualize this in my head. Wouldn't it be harder if you started at the weighted end and worked towards the pivot? -Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimwylie1 Posted November 25, 2005 Author Share Posted November 25, 2005 Rick The hand holds are easier nearer the pivot and get progressively harder as you move toward the weighted end. The great thing is that you can move the hand hold around when things get boring too. Perhaps Dave will post a pic when he gets around to it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Rick, Here's some photos. The hand holds are rock climbing hand holds bolted to the wood. http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?act=mod...cmd=si&img=3534 http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?act=mod...cmd=si&img=3535 http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?act=mod...cmd=si&img=3536 http://www.gripboard.com/index.php?act=mod...cmd=si&img=3537 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 I've got to have me one of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Great idea David! Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Guys it doesn't cost much. I got the climbing hand holds second hand for about £5, and the wood cost £5 as well. The end that levers can be affixed to anything really, I will probably make a hinge apparatus for it. Anyway, if anyone needs specs; the plank is 3 metres long x 4" x 2". There are 13 handholds, spaced about 7" apart. Another great thing is you can change the handholds round if you get bored. The leverage makes a small weight tough. But it feels good on the finger tips, we all seem to like it. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaner Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Wow thats a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Nice! Thanks David- -Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
climber511 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I have my choice of maybe 6-700 different holds so this should be easy to set up - I'll put it at the climbing wall - my garage is stuffed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunny Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I might make a mini one,not sure if I've room for a 3m plank unless I leave it in the garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Chris, Be nice to see a pic when you've made it. Graeme, Yeah, just leave it in the garden. By the way you can get lots of cheap climbing holds on ebay. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Side Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Fantastic idea David, easy to make and effective. I'll put one together for the school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 Awesome David!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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