Frequently asked questions

Training to climb is like learning to play an instrument: it makes you stronger, more flexible, and allows you to climb better and longer. It's a shortcut to fun and adventure, while keeping you safe. It's great for beginners and for those who want to go higher.

And the best part? You don't have to be a pro to start. Just give it a go, and you'll find that climbing becomes even more interesting and rewarding!

I'm ready to start my climbing training. Now what? 

A first step might be to define my goals. Do I just want to have fun or push my limits? What are my strengths and weaknesses?

It's time to think more deeply about my practice: finding exercises for my weaknesses, getting out of my comfort zone, listening to my body. Starting training also means asking myself why I climb. Is it to get through that boulder in the gym tonight, prepare for my first outing on the crag, or find out how to recover after the effort? It's the start of an introspective as well as physical journey.

For exercise ideas, please consult the "Warm-up and Specific Exercises: Get ready to climb" category of our FAQ.

Is it possible to climb without injuring yourself? Of course you can! Start slowly, especially if you're a beginner. Take the time to warm up and vary your workouts, but also to strengthen your weak points. This can reduce the "weak links" in your muscular chain, thereby reducing the risk of injury. Conscious training teaches you to listen to your body, recognize its limits and adjust your movements to avoid mistakes that can lead to injury. It's an investment in your health and in your long-term climbing progress. 

And remember, recovery is just as important as the training itself. Need specific advice? Send us a message here.

The most effective training methods for climbing are often the simplest, starting with overall body strengthening. Multi-joint exercises such as sheathing or pull-ups target several muscle groups. However, in climbing, finger strength plays a crucial role, as it's what keeps us on the wall. This is where hangboards climbing gear comes into play, designed specifically to develop finger strength and resistance. Using a climbing hangboard is effective not only for building finger strength, but also for strengthening the arms and back with exercises such as hangs and pulls. These exercises increase the power and endurance needed to climb more demanding routes. Developing great finger strength is a long process that requires patience and progressiveness to prevent injury.

Training on a climbing hangboard is an excellent method of strengthening the key muscles used in climbing, particularly the fingers, hands and forearms. This helps you to hold holds more firmly and climb more efficiently. By incorporating exercises on hangboard into your routine, you also work on upper body strength, essential for performing technical movements. Start gradually to avoid injury and improve your stamina and power. For specific advice on using the hangboard in climbing, I recommend these articles from Grimper and this one from La Fabrique Verticale, which offer useful tips for all levels.

To get off to a good start in climbing, it's essential to familiarize yourself with safety rules, master basic techniques and know how to use your equipment correctly. A good warm-up prepares your body for exertion. Regular training, focusing on strength, flexibility and technique, will help you to make steady progress. Taking the time to develop finger strength, for example by using a hangboard climbing aid, is fundamental to success on more difficult holds and more complex routes. Patience, determination and listening to your own body are the keys to progressing in this sport while limiting the risk of injury.

Here are a few ideas for exercises that can help you with your climbing:

1. Climbing with a focus on foot placement: Choose an easy route/block and concentrate on the precise use of your feet, without pulling with your arms. Hands can touch the wall for balance, but should not help you climb. Try to climb slowly, taking time to place each foot carefully. You can do this exercise as many times a week as you like.

2. Arm lock: While climbing a wall, when you've just grabbed a hold, start by locking the arm holding it at 90 degrees. Hold the position for 3 to 5 seconds before grabbing the next hold . Repeat for several holds in a row to increase difficulty.
   This exercise can be performed 1-2 times a week.

3. Suspensions on hangboard : Start with holds wide enough to hold comfortably for at least 10 seconds. Do 3 to 5 repetitions with 1 minute's rest between each. Gradually increase the suspension time or decrease the size of the holds. You can perform this exercise 1-2 times a week.

4. Circuit training: Choose 4 to 6 easy boulders that you know, in various styles (slab, overhang), and try to link them all together without a break. Do 2 to 3 laps with 5 to 10 minutes' rest between each lap. You can do this exercise once a week.

5. Sheathing exercises: For the sheathing exercise, hold a front plank or side plank for 30 seconds to 1 minute, keeping your body straight and sheathed. Repeat 3 times, pausing for 2 minutes between each repetition. You can perform this exercise 1-2 times a week.

These exercises, incorporated regularly and carefully into your training routine, will help you progress while minimizing the risk of injury. Always adapt intensity and difficulty to your current level and specific goals. For more ideas or information, please don't hesitate to contact us.

To overcome the fear of falling when climbing, a gradual, considered approach is crucial. Starting with controlled falls at low heights helps you acclimatize to the sensation. Gradually increasing the difficulty and height of falls helps build confidence without endangering yourself. Practising conscious breathing and focusing on stress management can also reduce anxiety. Surrounding yourself with a trusted partner and sharing your fears can contribute to a safe and motivating environment.

A simple conscious breathing exercise for climbing involves concentrating on your breathing in a 4-7-8 rhythm: inhale deeply through the nose for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds, then exhale completely through the mouth for 8 seconds. Repeat this exercise several times to reduce stress and increase concentration before climbing or when nervous on the wall.

For climbers in Level 5 and aspiring to Level 6, the emphasis should be on regular practice and route/block diversification. Varied climbing 1 to 3 times a week, with a focus on technique and reading routes and boulders, will enable you to make rapid progress. In addition to climbing, incorporating specific exercises such as sheathing and light sessions on hangboard can help strengthen key muscles without overloading the body. These additional exercises can be performed after a warm-up and no more than 1-2 times a week.

For those progressing to level 6 and aiming for level 7, increasing the frequency to 2 to 4 sessions per week with a focus on specific training is essential. In addition to climbing, exercises targeting finger strength and suspension work on the climbing hangboard , as well as sheathing and muscular endurance sessions, are recommended to develop the tone and grip strength needed to master the more demanding holds . Exercises on hangboard should be performed no more than 2-3 times a week.

In all cases, gradual progression in the intensity of specific training sessions is crucial to minimize the risk of injury.

If you have any questions or need further advice, please don't hesitate to contact us directly via our contact page.

Théodore, co-founder of Delta and a passionate climber with a state diploma, will guide you. With a wealth of experience in 8th degree routes and bouldering, he will be happy to discuss your training and help you achieve your goals.

Climbing hangboards are a great tool for all climbers, including beginners, as they allow you to focus on building finger and upper body strength, crucial to progressing in climbing. Here are a few specific exercises for a gradual start:

Choosing the best climbing hangboard depends on several key factors such as your level of experience, your training goals, the space you have available, the type of material preferred, and where it's made. For beginners, a hangboard with a variety of good holds can help develop versatile strength, while advanced climbers might look for more specific options to target finger strength and endurance. Thinking too about the compatibility of hangboard with the training space in your home is essential, as is choosing a durable and ethically produced product.

The Deltaboard, the hangboard climbing board we manufacture, stands out as an ideal option thanks to its modularity and adaptability to all levels of practice. Made in France, it guarantees exceptional quality and durability. Its design allows the use of a wide variety of holds and accessories that can accompany climbers from beginner to advanced levels, making training on hangboard accessible, enjoyable and effective. By integrating the Deltaboard into your training, you have an evolving tool capable of supporting your progress at every stage of your climbing journey. You can find out more about the Deltaboard here.

To choose the right hangboard climbing gear for your level, first consider your objectives and current climbing experience. Beginners will choose hangboards with varied, wider holds pitches, favoring smooth progress. Intermediate and advanced climbers can opt for hangboards offering smaller holds or single- and double-finger grips for intensive work on finger strength and endurance. Also consider the space available in your home and the material of the hangboard, with a preference for sustainable and ethical materials.

Modularity and the possibility of adjusting difficulty are also assets for adapting to your evolution. That's why we offer the Deltaboard. The Deltaboard is a revolutionary hangboard climbing device designed for everyone, from beginners to experts. Its special feature? You can easily change the holds to adjust the level of difficulty. This means that hangboard grows with you, adapting its challenge to your progress. What's more, it's made in France, a guarantee of quality and durability. It's the perfect tool for improving your strength and technique, while supporting responsible production.

To increase your grip strength on a climbing hangboard , start with exercises adapted to your level:

• If you're just starting out, prefer short hangs on wide holds (more than 25mm deep), with 3 repetitions of 10 to 12 seconds, with 3min rest between repetitions, once or twice a week.
• Intermediate climbers can increase the difficulty by reducing the size of holds for their hangs, and integrating pull-ups after their hang sets. For fingers, you can start with 4 to 6 repetitions of 6 to 8 seconds, always with 3 min rest between repetitions.
• Advanced climbers can focus on weighted hangers on 10-20mm thick holds , single-arm pull-ups, or blocking exercises, several times a week.

Make sure you warm up well before each session and progress gradually to avoid injury.

There are two main approaches to integrating hangboard training into your routine:

• You may decide to install a hangboard at home for the convenience and flexibility of training, despite a small initial investment and the need for a dedicated space. In this case, we advise you to train on hangboard on days when you're not climbing, after a dedicated warm-up.
• Alternatively, you can train in a climbing gym, where the atmosphere and greater variety of equipment can offer an extra dose of motivation, although you may have to wait your turn. In this case, it's advisable to do your exercises on hangboard just after warming up on boulders or routes, but before starting the most intense part of your climbing session, so as to benefit from a good warm-up while still having enough energy.

To help you decide which days to train on hangboard, try to space them out as much as possible for optimum recovery. If you have other exercises to perform at the same time, prioritize your strength exercises on hangboard climbing first, so that you can be as intense as possible when performing them.

You can also vary your exercises by targeting finger strength, pull-ups and blocking work for balanced progression, starting with a thorough warm-up to prevent injury and finishing with light stretching to aid recovery. Gradually adjust the difficulty to keep pace with your progress in strength and endurance.

The Deltaboard has been designed to offer a degree of flexibility and modularity not found in traditional hangboards products. Unlike the latter, which do not offer any evolution, are each aimed at a specific level of climber (if I'm a beginner and I'm progressing, I might have to buy different hangboards to meet my evolving needs), do not offer the easy addition of accessories and are limited in terms of configuration, the Deltaboard allows users to personalize their training by easily changing the holds according to their needs and level. What's more, its manufacture in France guarantees superior quality and supports the local economy, unlike many models produced abroad.

The Deltaboard stands out from the crowd:

• For all levels: the Deltaboard offers the possibility of customizing your training with interchangeable holds , to suit all levels of practice.
• Simplicity of use: the Deltaboard is designed for easy, tool-free modification of holds , offering flexibility in exercises.
• French manufacturing: Deltaboard ensures superior quality and supports local production.
• Innovative design: Offers a new approach to home training, with a practical and effective solution for building strength in fingers, arms, upper body and even antagonists.

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The Deltaboard clip-on system, designed for flexibility and efficiency, makes changing holds extremely quick and easy. Here's how it works:

1. Insertion: Place the Deltaboard nuts on the back of each hold into the holes on the Deltaboard as far as they will go.
2. Securing: Shift the hold downwards to lock it in position.
3. Ready to use: Once the hold is in place, you can immediately begin your workout.

This system allows climbers of all abilities to tailor their training to their specific needs, by changing the holds according to the exercises planned or their progress.

here's a guide based on different needs and climbing levels, allowing you to personalize your climbing as you progress:

• Deltaboard Pack S: Ideal for intermediate to advanced climbers. Focus on finger strength with small Edges .
• Deltaboard Pack M: Perfect for beginners. Includes Edges and holds to strengthen fingers, arms and back.
• Deltaboard Pack L: Specially designed for Fontainebleau climbers, with Edges and half-spheres for working on flats, clamps and small holds.
• Deltaboard Pack XL: For beginners who want to progress quickly on small holds with Edges and holds pans.
• Deltaboard Pack XXL: The most complete pack for all levels, needs and desires, offering a wide variety of holds.

What's more, each hold and Deltaboard accessory is available for purchase individually, so you can fully customize your climbing space at home even after you've bought your first pack.

To use your dream climbing hold with Deltaboard, you can use Deltaboard nuts, also known as DB nuts, specially designed to facilitate the installation of various holds. Here's how to do it:

• DB nuts: DB nuts are used to adapt various holds to the Deltaboard. They provide a universal interface between the hold and our Deltaboard training board. They attach to the back of your holds climbing shoes. We recommend a minimum of 2 DB nuts per hold .
• Installation methods:
  • Drilling: Drill your holds with a 6mm diameter to insert M6 bolts, at 75mm centres. This 75mm distance between the centers of your drilled holes is essential for the DB nuts to fit correctly into the Deltaboard.
  • Screwing: you can also screw DB nuts directly onto the back of your holds , using 5mm-diameter wood screws if drilling is not possible. The 75mm center-to-center distance must always be respected for secure fastening.
• Choice of wood screws or bolts:
  • Wood screws: Ensure that the length of the wood screw is sufficient to secure the DB nut to the hold (minimum 2 cm of wood screw screwed into the hold) and less than the total thickness of the hold so that it does not protrude beyond the front of the hold. Maximum wood screw diameter: 5mm.
  • Bolt: Bolt length must be less than or equal to the thickness of hold + 13mm for DB nut thickness, thus avoiding contact with the wall behind the Deltaboard. Bolt diameter compatible with DB nut: M6

This system offers remarkable modularity for personalizing your home training space, adapting your Deltaboard to a wide range of holds to diversify and intensify your workouts.

If you need any further help, please contact us here.

Attaching a hangboard climbing system to your home without cutting holes in the walls is a real challenge. One option is to use a system based on a pull-up bar, or with joint clamps, but this requires DIY skills and is not safe. 

For installation without compromising the structure of your home, our Deltabase is the perfect solution. It uses a compression system for stable, secure, no-drill installation. Compatible with various hangboards models, including our Deltaboard, the Deltabase transforms any space into an optimal training area. For more information, visit our Deltabase page.

Alternatively, you can opt for a hangboard hanging climber, like our DeltaGowhich offers a flexible solution without the need for drilling.

When choosing the ideal location to install a hangboard climbing wall in your home, it's crucial to consider several aspects to ensure both safety and functionality:

1. Support strength: Check that the wall or frame on which you plan to install hangboard is strong enough to withstand repeated use and weight without risk of damage.

2. Space around hangboard: Make sure you have enough space around hangboard for free and safe movement. Avoid cluttered areas where movement could be restricted.

3. Adequate height: Install the hangboard at a height that allows comfortable and safe use, ideally where you can reach the hangboard with your arms slightly outstretched but without having to jump or use a stool.

4. Ease of access: Choose an easily accessible location to encourage regular use, which is crucial to climbing progress.

These criteria will not only help you install your hangboard safely, but also maximize your workout.

The Deltabase is a very practical support for using a hangboard climbing aid without having to drill holes in your walls. It works thanks to a compression mechanism that adapts to your door frame, using the climber's weight to stabilize itself safely and securely. No DIY skills are required: simply place it on your door frame and it's ready to use. So you can practice climbing at home without damaging your walls.

To ensure that the Deltabase is compatible with your home, check the measurements of your door frame by following these simple steps:

1. Width of interior frame opening: Width must be between 63 cm and 95 cm.
2. Height of top of frame: must be less than 10 cm.
3. Total Door Frame Thickness: Must be between 7 cm and 12 cm.

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These dimensions ensure that the Deltabase fits correctly and offers optimum stability for your home training.

If you're looking for a home climbing training solution, the Deltabase offers a no-drill fixing method that's distinguished by its simplicity and safety. Unlike other solutions such as modified pull-up bars, which often require DIY skills and can lack stability, the Deltabase is easy to install and ensures optimum stability. It uses a compression mechanism that protects your door frame while providing solid support for hangboard climbing. This solution is ideal for at-home training, offering flexibility and convenience without compromising safety.

Yes, the Deltabase has been rigorously tested by climbing professionals. You can find a detailed review of this no-drill mounting solution at hangboard . La Fabrique Verticalea site renowned for its reliable reviews of climbing equipment.

This review highlights the ease of installation and effectiveness of the Deltabase for home training, making it ideal for anyone looking to train without risking damage to their walls. For more details, check out their article here.

The Deltabase has also been tested by Mister AF, a French artist and climber who offers illustrations of climbing sites you've probably already come across, via the Grimpeez media. See their article here.

To introduce your child to climbing, choose a fun and safe environment, such as a youth-friendly climbing gym. Introductory courses are a great way to start, with the emphasis on fun and play. It's important to progress at your own pace, without pressure, while stressing the importance of safety. Participating in these activities with your child can also help strengthen your bond. For more specific advice, you can turn to climbing gym professionals.

Climbing for children has many benefits. It's an activity that stimulates physical development, improving strength, coordination and flexibility. It also encourages cognitive and social development, by teaching problem-solving skills and fostering self-confidence. Children learn to overcome challenges and manage fear, while having fun in a safe environment. It's a great way to introduce them to an active, healthy lifestyle.

Climbing for children should be a fun activity, adapted to their physical development. It's crucial not to subject them to excessive stress that could affect their growth. Sessions should be geared towards play and discovery, avoiding intensive exercise. Specific climbing training for young climbers should emphasize fun and exploration, while taking care not to impose undue stress on their developing bodies.

To motivate your children to climb, emphasize fun and games, and present climbing as an adventure. Participate with them to reinforce the fun factor. Use rewards and encouragement for their progress, and make sure you choose routes suited to their level so they feel the satisfaction of succeeding. Introduce them to the climbing community so they can make like-minded friends, and above all, keep the experience positive and pressure-free.

The use of hangboards for young climbers should take into account their growth and physical development. They are beneficial for building finger and arm strength, which are important in climbing. However, it is vital that their use is supervised and that the exercises are adapted to their physical level and ability. Progression should be gradual to avoid injury and ensure that training does not disrupt their natural growth.

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