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best place to buy holds/seconds?

mike b

27-Jan-2007
10:10:37 PM

Hey folks,
Have a little projest under way and need some cheap roof holds.
Have had sucess making some of my own vert wall crimps, jugs etc. from rock but need to go accross a roof now.
I would imagine hold manufacturers would have more probs making roof type holds than others due to their shape (deep pockets etc) and would have plenty of seconds?
Does anyone know where i might have the best chance for picking up seconds or just some down right cheapos?
Cheers M.B

ryan07

29-Jan-2007
11:12:43 AM

companies dont often sell their seconds in my experience. You should check RiseHolds.com, they are a local Adelaide company with some awesome shapes, Prices are pretty good too. And you will get your order quicker than from most other companies.

mike b

29-Jan-2007
10:52:07 PM

Seems their online store is out of action at the moment but will give it a go.
Have sent them an email will see what they have to say.
cheers m.b

take!

31-Jan-2007
9:00:25 AM

You can make roof holds, huecos etc using ply glued together. A bit of stuffing around but if you're on a budget and have access to a jigsaw and spare timber it can be done.

Goodvibes

31-Jan-2007
1:44:15 PM

Best place is your local timber yard mate. Wood is definitely where it's at, just ask boardlord. Get a load of timber scraps and use your imagination, as well as a few power tools.

IdratherbeclimbingM9

31-Jan-2007
2:07:44 PM

On 31/01/2007 Goodvibes wrote:
>Wood is definitely where it's at,
Nah.
M9 is where it's at !
You don't need a timberyard just your rack (or just a shop for climbing gear?), as every piece placed then becomes a hold!

dalai

31-Jan-2007
2:16:53 PM

On 31/01/2007 Goodvibes wrote:
>Best place is your local timber yard mate. Wood is definitely where it's
>at, just ask boardlord. Get a load of timber scraps and use your imagination,
>as well as a few power tools.

Also a good source for free/cheap MDF offcuts are from Kitchen cabinet makers etc...

Wood is the way forward and the future!!

grass_hopper

31-Jan-2007
4:26:55 PM

Wooden holds are the go! Easy to make and good on skin.

I've used 4x2 pine, jarra decking and any other timber i can get my hands on from the off cut bins at timber yards. I reacon hand saws, chisels and sandpaper work best for shaping edges, crimps, and jugs. You can be a bit more creative and it only takes a few mintues longer, plus there's less chance of losing a finger or limb!

If you want slopers then you need a power sander as hand sanding takes way too long.

mike b

31-Jan-2007
5:46:02 PM

Hmmmm, Wood ay?
Don't know how much i would trust a piece of pine on a roof
10m off the deck? Especially as the place i'm working with is constantly damp (not wet). Would not mimic rock well either i imagine, However will experiment and give it a go. Thanks guys.

kieranl

31-Jan-2007
9:56:26 PM

Does anyone know where I could buy a second? Owning one would be so much more convenient than having to cajole/bribe people to belay me on my routes.

gordoste

31-Jan-2007
11:20:35 PM

maybe you should put up better routes :)

just kidding.

cheesehead

1-Feb-2007
8:02:51 AM

>damp (not wet). Would not mimic rock well either i imagine, However will

I think that's why it's so good for training

kieranl

2-Feb-2007
8:39:11 AM

On 31/01/2007 gordoste wrote:
>maybe you should put up better routes :)
>
Why start now?

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