How Do You Build A Climbing Frame?
An indoor climbing wall can be an ideal way to train for rock climbing during the winter without having to spend lots of money at a climbing gym. Climbing walls can be constructed in a basement, a garage and even outdoors and offer budding climbers an excellent way to maintain strength and develop technique. Plan the wall thoroughly before construction. Define your training goals (strength, endurance) and tailor the wall thoroughly for that goal. For strength, a sharply overhanging wall, up to 45 degrees, is best, while, for endurance, a vertical or gently overhung wall, is best. Decide whether you will use existing parts of your home to help support the wall or build a freestanding structure. If using a part of your home, make sure it is strong enough to withstand a wall. Freestanding structures are more versatile, however, as they can be taken with you when you move. Create the frame. Use 2-by-6s or 2-by-8s to do this. If you are building a freestanding structure, you will want to bu
