Got the new Trango board up last night. I must say it rocketh. I was pretty impressed when i first beheld it and caressed its textures; but i finally put up a proper workout on it tonight, and it----well, it actually made me wanna do more workouts on it.
Very interesting sensation. I have several hangboards, and as far as i know they're all designed by serious (if not professional) climbers. But after working out on this thing, i've begun to wonder if other designers put any thought at all into their boards. It's practical: all the grips are there, and there're no What-is-this-hole-some-kinda-pencil-holder? superfluous wastes of real estate; it's comfy: i left off and none of my nubbins were bleeding; and my hands/forearms feel like tortured meatloaf after my workout-- exactly as they're supposed to feel.
Also, per the training plan, i had to take-- in some cases, a bunch-- of weight off. From the obvious point of view, this was somewhat depressing. But i can see how the board could move you, and with you, from reasonably strong to reallyfriggin'monsterscary strong.
I did one workout last week on three different boards. It make me totally dread doing a second. But this was a good time. To be fair, i also downloaded a timer app so i don't have to constantly watch a kitchen timer, and i adjusted my pulley system so that it's easier to access and fits right. But i came in tonight reticent to do a workout, and now i'm actually amped to do more-- i can imagine making a proper habit outta this.
Strong work Anderson bros.
