Optional Hangboard(s):

2 – eye-bolts

1 – 26” 1”x 5″ oak board

1 – 26” 1”x 2″ oak board

Instructions:

1. Two of the pipes (A) and (B) need to be drilled at an angle similar to the one below. The center of the outside hole is about 2 3/4” down from the top. The center of the other holes are about 2 1/4” down from the top.

2. The other pipe (C) gets drilled straight. The center of the other holes are about 2 1/4” down from the top.

3. I drilled these out as 1/2” holes so the 3/8” bolt goes through them easily.

Tip: I think I drilled the holes on either side first at 2.75″ and 2.25″ first, then pushed a bit through both holes (on the angle) and “reamed” them with progressively larger bits until I got to the 1/2″ size. Either way, don’t make the holes too big, just enough so that it’s easy to push the bolt through on the angle.

The angle doesn’t have to be perfect though, because you rarely have a perfectly level surface to set it up on anyway. I use small 2x4s or flat rocks to level it when we’re out climbing.

4. When i set it up, I put a washer on either end of the 6” bolt and secure it with the wing-nut.

Tip: I don’t tighten the wing-nut very much. That way there is room to move the pipe (C)

in and out to adjust the angle of the hang board or height of the chin-up bar.

If you tighten it too much, pipes (A) and (B) will pinch pipe (C) making the height adjustment difficult. Not to mention over tightening will put too much pressure on the bolt if you try to adjust the height anyway.

5. About 27.5″ down from the top of the two front pipes (A and B) drill a 3/8” hole perpendicular to the top holes. I put a lock washer on either side and then tighten the nut down for good.

Tip: Note the function of a 1×2 secured to the 1×3 to help the angle of the hang board.

And there you have it.

Detail on hangboards:

Note: the center of the holes in the chin-up bar and the eye-bolts on the hangboards are 22.5” apart.

Tip: I use washers and wing-nuts to secure the chin-up bar to eliminate play. The hangboards don’t move too much because of the 1×2 on the back.

Tip: The wood can split; I put screws through the wood (bottom to top) to reinforce the board if it starts to split.

Final Tip:

We carry the 3 pipes on the top of our van using bungee cord to attach them to the roof rack. I think the give and take of the bungee cord makes for no noise when traveling.

As far as training using your tripod while you’re living on the road- Dan Mirsky and I (this is Katy) will occasionally cut a climbing day short to go back and train on the hangboard. We always take a rest day after this. It helps to keep up with finger strength especially if you’re climbing in an area that isn’t super technical or if you’re fully in project mode. As always, make sure your fingers are warmed up before you hangboard and don’t overdo it.

Check it out and if you build a tripod be sure to share your photos of training on it by tagging us on Instagram @trainingbeta:)

If you’re curious about hangboard workouts to do using your tripod, be sure to check out our training programs (the most recent being the Route Climbing Training Program).