Gubbies FAQ about Training Boards

What is a MoonBoard?

A MoonBoard is a standardized interactive training wall developed by Ben Moon.

It is an indoor training board for climbing, where you train both strength and technique. The board consists of a board with a grid of holes in a coordinate system. Since 2016, several different MoonBoard layouts have been launched – a layout consists of a fixed selection of climbing holds and a detailed description of how each individual climbing hold should be placed on the board. In this way, the series of MoonBoards worldwide are identical and connect a global community of climbers. This standardized layout-based system allows you to climb exactly the same problems as your friends and other MoonBoard users, no matter where in the world you are.

MoonBoards are typically built overhanging at an angle of either 25° or 40°. It is also possible to install an LED system on your MoonBoard, so that the problem you choose to train lights up. The LED system is controlled by the MoonBoard app. In the app, you simply choose your layout, and then browse and filter the thousands of possible problems. Select a problem and it will light up on the wall.

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We hope you find answers to your climbing questions in our FAQ. We have been professionally involved in climbing since 2008 and have over time answered all kinds of questions related to different areas within the climbing sport. Remember that you are also always welcome to call us or to send us an email.

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