It ain't cheap to do. I probably have $3500. or so in it (including holds) but I'm glad I built it. It has been the source of more than one domestic discussion though.
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Holds are more addictive than crack cocaine. Just one more order of pinch grips and slopers and I'll quit. Honest!
ZSpider
Maybe that aint cheap, but it can be. I built a wall including lumber and hardwear for $120. It was 8'x8' with the angle adjustable from vertical to 45 degrees overhanging. Wasn't pretty, but it got the job done and was freestanding in a spare bedroom so as not to piss off the landlord.
Holds is where it is generally expensive, which i expect is where the vast majority of his 3500 bucks went. However you don't have to buy the best holds to have a good training wall. I suggest buying around $200 worth with a good variety of hold types. This should give you a few good months of route setting and when you get tired of the holds, buy more. Also i'd suggest not getting a book on how to build a wall, theres plenty of info online and its pretty self explainatory if you or your future son-in-law has some knowledge of carpentry.
So far I have 65 holds and I think 200 t-nuts coming. I got some good buys so far. Justin and my climbing partner Eric will be doing the building. Both good carpenters. I think an 8-foot section should get me started. Might go a little bigger at first, but I can add on as needed. Thanks for all the advise! I plan to read and re-read this thread when we get started.
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Thanks for the welcome. The site I ordered the crash pad was USGymmats.com . I got holds from ebay, registering at rei.com and convincing my friends to buy them off the registry for various occasions and through phillip galls (metolius holds are my fav). And, I originally had a vertical wall, but Barry changed it to overhanging recently b/c I quickly got bored. I also needed work on overhanging stuff as I typically hate it. We are working on a second wall and a ceiling portion to connect them. And, I also did an excellent job of being the helpless girl in the project!
Oh, you're a skirt! Cool! Yep! Hate the overhang, but I love my pals and they make me do it 'cause they love me! I think .............Thanks again to everyone. This thread is going to be a life saver when I finally get it going! Can't wait!
What I love about running is you can meditate while running. It's a peaceful place.
Sister Mary Elizabeth Lloyd, Runs marathons to raise money and awareness about children orphaned by AIDS
I was sorry to hear that Scott Franklin's biz gave up on climbing holds. Mountain Gear had some big Franklin hold sets for a decent price and free shipping to top it off. That deal might still be in effect if Mountain Gear hasn't sold out. Get some buckets for your overhang, jamlawyer.
Oh yeah! I saw that article too! That was neat! Have you gone into the attic yet? I just lucked into $2500 I forgot I had . Might be building sooner than I thought! 8)
What I love about running is you can meditate while running. It's a peaceful place.
Sister Mary Elizabeth Lloyd, Runs marathons to raise money and awareness about children orphaned by AIDS
No, haven't done anymoere work lately. It's mostly our rainy day project and we've had such nice weather, haven't worked anymore. Prob. save the project for the winter. Great news for you!! You'll have a most excellent wall with that budget!
.............Thanks again to everyone. This thread is going to be a life saver when I finally get it going! Can't wait!
. Might be building sooner than I thought! 8)