If you want to get a total body work out, climbing is the way to do it, and building your own climbing wall allows you to train and have fun any time you want, rather than having to drive to a climbing gym during open hours. How to Build Your Own Climbing Wall provides the essential information you need to plan and construct your own indoor or outdoor climbing wall, including step by step instructions, equipment lists, information on how to make your own holds, and specific building plans and design ideas for making your climbing wall make maximum use of the space you have.
Author(s): Steve Lage
Edition: 2
Publisher: Falcon Guides
Year: 2021
Language: English
Commentary: How to Climb, How to Build Your Own Climbing Wall, Illustrated Instructions And Plans For Indoor And Outdoor Walls
Pages: 176
Tags: How to Climb, How to Build Your Own Climbing Wall, Illustrated Instructions And Plans For Indoor And Outdoor Walls
Contents
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1 Planning and Designing
Define the Purpose
Construction Drawings and Model
Materials and Tools
Chapter 2 Climbing Wall Construction
Anchoring the Wall
Leveling the Wall
Constructing the Framework
Construction Techniques
Adding Features, Texture, and Holds
Install Climbing Holds
Chapter 3 Using Your Climbing Wall
Fall Zone, Maintenance, and Safety
The Gear You Need
Climbing Games
Routesetting
Chapter 4 Climbing Wall Construction Examples
Building a Small Garage Climbing Wall
Building an Adjustable-Angle Climbing Wall
Building an Outdoor Climbing Wall
Chapter 5 Climbing Wall Plans
Plan #1: “Staggered”
Plan #2: “Wings”
Plan #3: “Sections”
Plan #4: “Corner”
Plan #5: “Fun in the Sun”
Plan #6: “40-Degree Wall”
Chapter 6 Climbing Volumes
Volume #1: “Spear”
Volume #2: “Pyramid”
Volume #3: “Hip”
Volume #4: “Hex”
Volume #5: “Kite”
Appendix A: Rise-Run Chart
About the Author
