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Jjensen · · Sandy, Utah · Joined Jun 2014 · Points: 25

I believe mine is right at 60 degrees. Seems to work well for me. But I'm really glad I added the vertical side. It allows my fingers to warm up before hitting the overhung wall. I like the 60 degree angle because it isn't too steep for my kids to climb on, and I can make it as challenging for me as I like.

Paul Sarahan · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 15

What do you all think of this plan for a climbing wall?

Climbing wall sketch

This would use all of the free space in our garage without getting too close to anything pointy, and there is still room for the car (I would have to move the car out to use the 40 degree panel) There is a cinder block foundation wall to about 20" height, so I was planning to build a stud wall in front of that for the kicker board rather than dealing with anchors or screws in the hollow blocks.

The ceiling is about 10.5 ft tall, and each panel is 8 ft wide (total of about 16 ft by 10 ft along the walls). The 40 degree wall is close to the moon board dimensions, but I most likely would not get the holds right now due to the shipping, and the problems may be too difficult for my wife and I at this point.

llanSan · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 130

15 deg. make it 20 deg.

Ken Noyce · · Layton, UT · Joined Aug 2010 · Points: 2,648
Paul Sarahan wrote:What do you all think of this plan for a climbing wall? This would use all of the free space in our garage without getting too close to anything pointy, and there is still room for the car (I would have to move the car out to use the 40 degree panel) There is a cinder block foundation wall to about 20" height, so I was planning to build a stud wall in front of that for the kicker board rather than dealing with anchors or screws in the hollow blocks. The ceiling is about 10.5 ft tall, and each panel is 8 ft wide (total of about 16 ft by 10 ft along the walls). The 40 degree wall is close to the moon board dimensions, but I most likely would not get the holds right now due to the shipping, and the problems may be too difficult for my wife and I at this point.
Vert wall won't ever get used, make it at least 15 degrees overhanging and you still shouldn't be taking up car space or anything.
Paul Sarahan · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 15

Sanllan, thanks - I will bring the 15 up to 20.

kennoyce wrote: Vert wall won't ever get used, make it at least 15 degrees overhanging and you still shouldn't be taking up car space or anything.
Thanks, I have heard that said before, but was thinking that with the other two angled panels there might be some marginal benefit for training footwork, and for new climbers/kids who may drop by occasionally.

Do those of you with vertical walls get some mileage out of them, or should I get rid of it? I could just do a corner transition between the 20 and 40 degree walls similar to the metolius guide http://www.metoliusclimbing.com/pdf/How-to-Build-a-Home-Climbing-Wall.pdf
DanielRich · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2008 · Points: 5

I think far too many people have just always had bad setting on vertical to slabby walls. The gym I go to has a slightly slabby bouldering wall that always has fun and hard problems(v3-v7 for me. I have seen v8s up on it as well). I think the problem is that everyone has always seen bad setting on slabby walls or isn't creative enough.

Tim Hadfield · · Steamboat Springs, Co · Joined Sep 2009 · Points: 1,080
My garage.
I would agree, the vertical walls in my garage get used the least. The route setting effot could be better ( had some great problems on the vertical but folks just don't want to climb them. thus, the setting is kind of half assed) The one thing I would do is try to eliminate any 90° corners, either inside or outside corners. Outside corners become huge handholds, inside corners become big rests.
llanSan · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2014 · Points: 130

haven´t finish my wall , but here is a video testing it.

facebook.com/video.php?v=10…

Is more a cave. I agree about less 90deg. angles, but in some cases is hard not to have them. mine is (in starting point 25 deg. window 20 deg and Arete 43deg middle unfinished section will vary from flat to 35 deg.

Creativity is the key for enjoyment i Will add a flat section as i have always enjoy them, Plus where i live now there are no overhangs and most rocks look like polished, they have Pure slabby grabs and eventually (1% of the time) crimps. So strictly if the intention of the wall was to train, it would have been just flat (because of the rock I have around).

In my wall you often find yourself in awkward positions, with uncommon boulder problems (thus I have found that my reading skills have improved). and is quite fun. Fun is the key. I go up, down, diagonally, traverse, campus. its just great.

Bobstravels · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2015 · Points: 0

Anyone around Denver want some plywood sheets already drilled and filled out with t-nuts? I hate to just toss them. 2 full and 2 half. Have bolts too. Expand your woody wall! Email me. Bob.pearson@gmail.com

mountainhick · · Black Hawk, CO · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 120
Bobstravels wrote:Anyone around Denver want some plywood sheets already drilled and filled out with t-nuts? I hate to just toss them. 2 full and 2 half. Have bolts too. Expand your woody wall! Email me. Bob.pearson@gmail.com
I can use them Bob. PM sent. If you don't get it, mountainhick AT mountainserver DOT net
Bobstravels · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2015 · Points: 0

The goods are gone. I am sure you will see the results on here soon. I am happy they will find new life.

Cheers
Bob

Steve_ · · Los Angeles, CA · Joined May 2012 · Points: 115

I have a free-standing 4'x7'10" (Cut 2" off to fit in my apartment) wall section I was using for training filled with a bunch of T-nuts free to a good home. I'm located in West LA. PM me if you want it.

Andy Bandos · · CO · Joined Aug 2013 · Points: 760

Thanks to Bobtravels for some of the holds and plywood. :) Good luck with the move man.

It's 13 feet wide and 7.5 feet tall. About a 42 degree angle. I actually enjoy the vertical section and roof as much as the main wall.

The weird glow is some sweet $15 lights off amazon. They change color and strobe. The tape on the back doesn't hold, but it's a great way to get some light in that dark corner.

13 feet wide and 7.5 feet tall. 42 degree overhang.

another angle of the woody.

B Jolley · · Utah · Joined Mar 2015 · Points: 172

Here is a concept of what I intend to build in my backyard. Its 20'x20'x15', it will be beneath my tree house. Please feel free to critique my design. I'm open to suggestions, for this will be my first home wall.

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Perc · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2015 · Points: 50

I had posted this in another thread and was referred here.

So I'm in the planning stages of my first woody and am looking for some guidance from the experts. I kept running across this forum through my google searches so thought I'd join and just ask the questions directly. I apologize I don't have a picture because I was struggling to find software that could do what I want quickly and easily (suggestions?)

I've got a 14' long x 8' tall wall (after duct work, it's actually 9' before) I am planning to start building on in my unfinished basement. I am thinking about having a 4' section (section #1) either vertical or slightly pitched towards section #2. Section #2 will be 2' kickboard, 2' 45 degree angle, 2' vertical, 2' 45 degree angle (up/out/up/out) for total of 8' high x 6' wide at top. Section 3 still tbd.

All this said, I'm trying to decide what kind of boards I need to make this out of (2x6, 2x8, 2x10) based on the Metolius article I couldn't decide which was right. Also, when framing do I use the 2x for ALL parts of the framing process or just the ones angled outward? I wanted to assume all but figured it was worth asking.

Any thoughts on the above plans and suggestions? Please know I have gone indoor rock climbing about a dozen times in my life and loved it which is why I'm trying to make a more serious investment in a personal facility. I want something that will be difficult for the long term and versitile enough that it wont get boring quickly.

Any other thoughts or suggestions please throw them here and I will try to post some pictures of the space in the near future. Thanks in advance for your help!

Muscrat · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2011 · Points: 3,625

I ain't no engineer, Ok, well, i was a engenier, but that thing is gunnu fall down in the first wind, or the first time somebody jump on it. Lateral loads are not addressed, unless that is a 2/1 steel WF, you are looking at mid section failure, toppling, etc.
Nice idea, but if you are going to build something this size, get it engineered.
By way of the climbing surfaces, i see over-emphasis on roofs and steep steep, which is fine if that is what you want. I have 2 woodies at home 1 12'x45' made up of 8'@ 35º, 12'@ 10º, 8'@ 40º, 17'º mixed. Outside wall is 8' x 14' tall, rotates on a fixed pin from 0º to 90º. Really good to have a large mixture, and at 40º i can set V-stupid routes. The near vert is great for warm up, cool down, and ARCing.
Just my ¢.o2, cause you asked

B Jolley · · Utah · Joined Mar 2015 · Points: 172
Muscrat wrote:I ain't no engineer, Ok, well, i was a engenier, but that thing is gunnu fall down in the first wind, or the first time somebody jump on it. Lateral loads are not addressed, unless that is a 2/1 steel WF, you are looking at mid section failure, toppling, etc. Nice idea, but if you are going to build something this size, get it engineered. By way of the climbing surfaces, i see over-emphasis on roofs and steep steep, which is fine if that is what you want. I have 2 woodies at home 1 12'x45' made up of 8'@ 35º, 12'@ 10º, 8'@ 40º, 17'º mixed. Outside wall is 8' x 14' tall, rotates on a fixed pin from 0º to 90º. Really good to have a large mixture, and at 40º i can set V-stupid routes. The near vert is great for warm up, cool down, and ARCing. Just my ¢.o2, cause you asked
I work at an engineering firm, EIT. Current model is just a conception. After I am satisfied with the layout I will design all the bracing, it will be braced heavily. Not shown is a very large tree, 4' dia. 40'+ tall centered directly behind it, I will use the tree for some bracing. The stairs and tree house will be connected and woven through out the tree as well. I appreciate your advice, and will consider less overhang. I like the cave feel.
B Jolley · · Utah · Joined Mar 2015 · Points: 172
Perc wrote:I apologize I don't have a picture because I was struggling to find software that could do what I want quickly and easily (suggestions?)
For software, you can try Google Sketchup Its free and plenty of tutorials online.

To create my conception, I use AutoCAD Architecture for design and Showcase for rendering.
JEFFisNOTfunny · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2012 · Points: 40
Basement bouldering

Basement wall... 9'2" ceilings... It is a Moonboard built to 45°... And condensed, so it is about 6 inches shorter. I have mats in the works (made with foam scraps).
HardCase · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2014 · Points: 0

No more room inside, so the CEO has granted me real estate in the yard, however, I am curious what the best finish would be for the top of the structure.

I am considering a free standing boulder type design and I am not sure the best way to finish the top or the wall surface for that matter.

Where I live in Canada our summer/winter swing can be 104F to -40F with plenty of rain, snow, sun, UV, etc...

Does anyone have experience with different types of paint or coatings that hold up to the seasons? Has anyone tried a concrete type application?

Pardon me if its already in the thread. I did read a sizeable # of pages first.

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