How do I mount The Hangboard?

Screws and drywall anchors come in the box. Find a stud or use a door-frame mount. Two screws, 16 inches apart. Takes about 10 minutes.

Is The Hangboard good for beginners?

Yes. The 40mm and 30mm edges are big enough for anyone starting out, and the jugs work for basic pullups and dead hangs. You'll grow into the smaller edges over months.

How fast does The Hangboard ship?

Orders ship within 24 hours from Florida. US delivery is usually 3-5 business days.

What is the return policy?

30 days. If you're not happy with it, send it back.

Everything you need comes in the box: screws and drywall anchors included. Drive the screws into wall studs for the strongest setup. The mounting holes are 16 inches apart, which lines up with standard stud spacing. Takes about 10 minutes with a drill. You can also mount it on a door-frame pull-up bar (no drilling at all) or build a free-standing rig from 2x4s for about $30 in lumber. Our mounting guide walks through all the options.

I climb V2-V3. Is this too advanced?

This board was designed to start with you. The 40mm edges and jugs are comfortable enough for complete beginners doing their first dead hangs and pullups. As your tendons adapt over weeks and months, you move down to 30mm, then 25mm, and so on. That's the whole point of having 6 depths instead of 3 or 4. Most climbers who start on this board are still progressing on it a year later. Research shows even V2 climbers see measurable finger strength gains from structured hangboard training.

How is this different from the Beastmaker 1000?

The biggest difference is progression. The Beastmaker 1000 jumps from 45mm to 20mm to 15mm, with nothing in between. That's a huge gap that leaves most climbers stuck. The Hangboard gives you 40, 30, 25, 20, 15, and 10mm, so each step down is smaller and actually achievable. Both are European beech wood, both have jugs and slopers. The Beastmaker has dedicated pockets, but you can train the exact same grip positions on any edge of similar depth, so a dedicated pocket hold isn't necessary. The Hangboard has labeled depths (which the Beastmaker doesn't). Price difference is significant: $89.99 vs $138-150. See the full side-by-side comparison above.

Wood vs. polyurethane. Does it matter?

Wood is gentler on your skin, looks better mounted in your home, and actually improves with use as the grain polishes smooth. Polyurethane holds (like you'd find on gym walls) mimic outdoor rock texture but eat through skin faster, which limits how long you can train. Wood also handles chalk better, provides consistent friction session to session, and lets you focus on pure grip strength rather than fighting the texture. For home training where you're doing multiple sessions per week, wood is the clear winner.

How fast does it ship?

Every order ships within 24 hours from St. Petersburg, Florida. Standard US delivery is 3-5 business days via USPS. We ship to all 50 states and internationally. You'll get a tracking number the same day or next morning.

What's your return policy?

30 days, no questions asked. Mount it, train on it, put it through its paces. If you're not happy for any reason, ship it back and we'll refund you in full. No restocking fee, no hoops to jump through. We cover this because we're confident in the product, and because buying a hangboard online without touching it first is a leap of faith. We want to make that easy.

How often should I hangboard?

Most climbers do well with 2-3 sessions per week, 20-30 minutes each. Beginners should start with 2 sessions per week on the larger edges and build up over 4-6 weeks. Rest between sessions matters because your finger tendons and pulleys need time to adapt. Some advanced protocols like Abrahangs involve daily sub-maximal hangs, but if you're doing max-effort training, space your sessions out. Stop immediately if you feel sharp pain in your fingers. Our beginner workout guide has a week-by-week progression plan.

What comes in the box?

The hangboard, mounting screws, and drywall anchors. Everything you need to get it on the wall. Drive the screws into wall studs for a rock-solid mount. The board weighs 5 lbs and measures 23.5 x 6.25 x 2 inches.

Can I use this in an apartment?

Absolutely. You have two no-drill options. First: mount it on a standard door-frame pull-up bar (the kind that wedges into a doorframe with pressure). Works great and takes 30 seconds to set up. Second: build a free-standing rig from 2x4s for about $30 in lumber. It's a simple A-frame design that sits on the floor and holds the board at the right height. Both options are completely removable and leave zero damage. Our mounting guide has dimensions and step-by-step photos for each method.

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Reviews

Don't take our word for it.

4.8/5 from verified buyers

Nov 2025

“So happy to have finally found a hangboard with the design that I wanted: clean and simple, asymmetric, 40mm to 10mm in 5mm increments, jug and slab. The hangboard arrived in perfect condition and was easy to install. The space behind the jug can be used to hold a phone when the jug is not used. It's also priced very reasonably, making it in my opinion one of the best hangboards on the market.”

Marianna

Verified

What's in the box

Board + mounting screws + drywall anchors. On your wall in 10 minutes.

Jul 2025

“Overall I really like the board. The grain structure and weight feels premium. The slopers are awesome. I've always found that 45° is just pure skin friction, but even though these are easier, I feel more real activation. I also like that the edges have a slightly tighter radius. It makes the listed depths feel more accurate compared to other boards I've used.”

Noah R.

Sep 2025

“Best hangboard I've used! Been looking for this for years.”

Ben Ammon

Verified

In the box:Board|Screws|Anchors

Feb 2026

“A classic. Good range for beginners to expert.”

Verified Buyer

Verified

Nov 2025

Marianna

Verified

Dec 2025

“I left a previous review of 3 stars due to a crack on the left side of the Hangboard I received. Noah from their support team followed up with me and got a new one shipped in less than a week free of charge. Impeccable support and good Hangboard.”

Tyler Kerrick

Dec 2025

“It's great for a beginner hangboard but there is a sizeable crack on the left side. It seems to be holding up for now being mounted properly but it's definitely a bit worrying”

Tyler Kerrick

Verified

The Hangboard replied:

Hey Tyler, glad to hear you're liking the board aside from the crack. I'll reach out to make sure you get a new one that's crack-free!

Feb 2026

“A classic. Good range for beginners to expert.”

Verified Buyer

Verified

Nov 2025

Marianna

Verified

What's in the box

Board + mounting screws + drywall anchors. On your wall in 10 minutes.

Dec 2025

Tyler Kerrick

Features

Designed for how you actually train.

Progression

6 edge depths. Every one labeled.

Research shows hangboarding improves finger strength faster than climbing alone. But only if you can track your progress. Every edge on this board is laser-engraved so you know exactly what you're training, every session.

40mm30mm25mm20mm15mm10mm

Design

Asymmetrical layout. Better form.

Symmetrical boards waste space and create awkward hand positions. This layout spaces every edge evenly so your hands land in the same spot regardless of which depth you're training. Consistent form, measurable results.

Equal spacing across all 6 edge sizes
Same hand width on every depth for consistent data
No dead zones or wasted board space

Versatility

Warm up. Train. Cool down. One board.

Deep jugs for pullups and warm-up hangs. 40-degree slopers for open-hand technique. 6 crimping edges for finger strength. Everything you need for a complete session without extra equipment.

Deep jugs for pullups and warm-up hangs
40-degree slopers for open-hand strength
No separate pull-up bar needed

Dimensions

23.5" x 6.25" x 2"

Weight

5 lbs

Material

European Beech Wood

In the box

Board + screws + anchors

Compare

Same quality. Half the price.

Premium hangboards run $140-170. We built one with more edge depths, labeled progression, and the same European beech wood for $89.99.

Price

The Hangboard

$89.99

Beastmaker

$138-150

Tension

$170.90

Edge Depths

The Hangboard

6 (40-10mm)

Beastmaker

4 (45-10mm)

Tension

6 (30-8mm)

Layout

The Hangboard

Asymmetric

Beastmaker

Scattered

Tension

Asymmetric

Skill Level

The Hangboard

Beginner to Advanced

Beastmaker

Beginner to Mid

Tension

Intermediate to Advanced

Jugs

The Hangboard

Beastmaker

Tension

Slopers

The Hangboard

Beastmaker

Tension

Labeled Depths

The Hangboard

Beastmaker

Tension

Beginner Friendly

The Hangboard

Beastmaker

Tension

Support

The Hangboard

Direct from founder

Beastmaker

Retail channels

Tension

Retail channels

Feature	The Hangboard	Beastmaker 1000	Tension Grindstone Pro
Price	$89.99	$138-150	$170.90
Edge Depths More depths = smoother progression	6 (40-10mm)	4 (45-10mm)	6 (30-8mm)
Layout Affects hand position consistency	Asymmetric	Scattered	Asymmetric
Skill Level Who the board is designed for	Beginner to Advanced	Beginner to Mid	Intermediate to Advanced
Jugs For warm-ups and pull-ups
Slopers Open-hand strength training
Labeled Depths Track progress accurately
Beginner Friendly Can you start on day one?
Support Who helps when you need it	Direct from founder	Retail channels	Retail channels

Prices from manufacturer sites. Edge data from OutdoorGearLab and manufacturer specs.

Why pay more?

6 depths. $89.99. Done.

More edge depths than either competitor. Labeled for tracking. European beech wood. Direct support from the founder.

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Who it's for

One board. Every stage.

Warm-ups

Jugs

First hangs

40mm

Building base

30mm

Progressing

25mm

Intermediate

20mm

Advanced

15mm

Elite

10mm

Your progression, at your pace

Build your base

V0 to V5

🧗

Jugs for pullups and warm-ups. 40mm and 30mm edges for your first real dead hangs. Small jumps between depths mean progress is always within reach.

Jugs40mm30mm25mm

Push your limits

V6 and beyond

⚡

Every depth is labeled so your training log means something. Max hangs and repeaters on 15mm and 10mm. More edges than a Beastmaker, $50-80 less.

20mm15mm10mm

The research

Hangboarding works. Here's the proof.

Peer-reviewed studies, real climbers, measurable results.

17-28%

Stronger fingers in 10 weeks

Climbers who added hangboard training to their routine saw 17-28% increases in finger strength. Climbing alone showed no significant change.

Stien et al., Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2022 ↗

4 weeks

To measurable gains

54 climbers trained twice per week on a 12mm edge. After just 4 weeks, maximal finger strength, stamina, and endurance all improved significantly.

Vigouroux et al., Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2022 ↗

70%

Of climbing ability is finger strength

Finger strength and dead-hang duration explain up to 70% of total variance in climbing ability. It is the single biggest predictor of how hard you climb.

Laffaye et al., Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2016

Noah, founder of The Hangboard, bouldering outdoors

The story

I built what I couldn't find.

I'm Noah. I climb and I run The Hangboard from Florida.

I started looking for a solid training board and kept running into the same problem. Either the layout didn't make sense with huge gaps between edge sizes, or it was $150 and I couldn't tell what I was paying extra for. I just wanted clean progression, good wood, and nothing unnecessary.

So I made one. Went through a bunch of iterations, tweaked the spacing and depths until it felt right, and started selling them.

300+ shipped so far. I handle everything myself, so if you ever need anything just reach out at info@thehangboard.com.

Learn

Buy the board. We'll teach you the rest.

Free guides for every step of your training, from first mount to first PR.

What Is a Hangboard?

New to finger training? Learn what a hangboard is, why climbers use one, and how it builds strength you can’t get from climbing alone.

Read the guide

How to Mount It

Step-by-step mounting guide. Wall studs, door frames, free-standing rigs. Everything you need to get your board up safely in 10 minutes.

See mounting options

Hangboard Workouts

Repeaters, max hangs, and beginner protocols. Structured workouts for every level so you know exactly what to do from day one.

Get the workouts

Free Training Timer

Pick a protocol, select your edge depth, and hang. Built-in timer with audio cues for repeaters, max hangs, and custom workouts.

Start training

FAQ

Thehangboardthatgrows with you.

Don't take our word for it.

Designed for how you actually train.

6 edge depths. Every one labeled.

Asymmetrical layout. Better form.

Warm up. Train. Cool down. One board.

Same quality. Half the price.

6 depths. $89.99. Done.

One board. Every stage.

Build your base

Push your limits

Hangboarding works. Here's the proof.

Stronger fingers in 10 weeks

To measurable gains

Of climbing ability is finger strength

I built what I couldn't find.

Buy the board. We'll teach you the rest.

What Is a Hangboard?

How to Mount It

Hangboard Workouts

Free Training Timer

Common questions.

Thehangboardthat
grows with you.