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Which is your Favorite holds brand??

Diablo

4-Jun-2012
3:22:33 PM

Pretty straight forward, just wondering who's holds stand out from the rest?

I been climbing indoor and outdoor for a few years now, and my personal preference is So ILL, though they are pretty hard to get here.

1. So ILL
2. Uncarved Block

PS: please dont try to promote holds by a certain brand or whatever, this is just ment to be a dicussion about the different ones available. and what personal preferences people have. :) Thanks!

ajfclark

4-Jun-2012
3:33:17 PM

Please fix the thread title.

Duncan

4-Jun-2012
4:01:09 PM

On 4/06/2012 ajfclark wrote:
>Please fix the thread title.

Yes, it's "yaw".

ajfclark

4-Jun-2012
4:09:36 PM

Or yore...

IdratherbeclimbingM9

4-Jun-2012
4:12:32 PM

It may have been a better answer to your question if the thread simply listed the hold types as a poll asking what people prefer using?

Miguel75

4-Jun-2012
4:13:41 PM

Unless you use the ancient Egyption spelling variation that involves a dancing maiden and a silent 'p'

Duncan

4-Jun-2012
4:31:41 PM

Yargh, I've nothin' against ya squiddy, I just heard there was gold in ya belly.

Diablo

4-Jun-2012
4:38:29 PM

but seriously... anyone have answers rather then criticisms?

Miguel75

4-Jun-2012
5:47:37 PM

There's a bloke on here, Garry (?) that makes and sells holds. I've tried a few of his and like them, maybe check him out.

http://www.bigredclimbing.com.au

I also have a metolius training board and a few of their holds that seem to be ok...

One Day Hero

4-Jun-2012
5:54:21 PM

Should try making your own holds, especially if you've enjoyed the board building process. I prefer my wooden holds to any plastic ones. A bench mounted sander is the key.

salty crag

4-Jun-2012
6:38:34 PM

On 4/06/2012 One Day Hero wrote:
>Should try making your own holds, especially if you've enjoyed the board
>building process. I prefer my wooden holds to any plastic ones. A bench
>mounted sander is the key.

Totally agree with this. I also use a sanding disc on a variable speed angle grinder on low speed, great for making different shapes. Mix a bit of fine sand with the paint for grip.

dalai

4-Jun-2012
9:42:48 PM

On 4/06/2012 salty crag wrote:
>Mix a bit of fine sand with the paint for grip.

Noooooo!!!!! Shred your skin and shoes...

Sanded and shaped MDF (wear a mask sanding!) Once chalked very skin friendly texture - will make you strong!

Pat

5-Jun-2012
5:09:39 PM

Agree with Dalai - texture is for people with shares in the sticky rubber companies and titanium tips.

Holds,

I have bought rise holds - v good quality, but some of the texture is a little too coarse.

chossbagger

5-Jun-2012
7:22:21 PM

I'm a big fan of the Three Ball Holds that are made in Arizona. They aren't as nasty rough as some. I like the fact I can crank till failure on them without having the contact blowout from raw tips.

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