r/homewalls

Hi all, been lurking here for a while. I'm deciding between trying to squeeze in a 8x12 TB2 @ 40 degrees versus @ 45 degrees where we'll be able to have a kicker and it will be a simpler build. It will be a fixed angle.

Long story short, garage is 113 inches tall so we can squeeze in the 40 degree with no kickboard (plus, we need to bevel the top frame to make it fit). Or, we can do 45 degrees with a nice kickboard.

• Reasons why we want the 40 deg: we sampled the TB2 at this angle and liked it, it is the most popular angle (most classics / ascents and climbs set for this angle), and it's slightly less steep so "chill" volume days are more reasonable.
• Reasons why we want the 45 deg: we get a kickboard, it's a much easier build since it fits nicely.

Maybe useful stats: Wife climbs V5-7 outdoors, V4-5 on the MB2024. I climb a couple grades higher. On our limited session on the TB2 we climbed V4-7 classics at 40 degrees. She's 5'1" and I'm 5'8" if that matters.

The board is there for fun first (it's the only thing we will climb on besides real rock) and a training tool second.

For those with more homewall and TB2 experience, what would you suggest? The last option is a 8x10 board but we'd really prefer the 12 foot height as there's way more climbs set on it. Also, are there any options to save board length (trim a couple inches off the top/bottom of the board so the footholds sit close to the edge of the board? Thanks.

Curious on what everyone's experience between these two are. Looking at the 8x10 woods wall vs the 10x8 TB2 set. Overall think with my lower ceilings woods wall will be a better fit and the overall density of holds to choose from, but looking at the app the problems are quite sparse at 40°.

Hey all, I'm debating on what to do for a home wall in my garage and wonder about landing pad options. I only have 1 crash pad and don't think that's safe enough for climbing alone. I saw online that some people get old pads from a gym, but that's not likely to happen for me. Online I see pads go for over $1000 often, which is a big dent into the project budget of roughly $2000-2500. The height of the garage is just over 8 ft, but I think I might try to make a header that is vertical between rafters to try and get some extra height. The planned angle is between 40-50°. Hopefully that's all the project stats needed for to answer, but I can clarify in comments.

What do y'all use or recommend?

I’m pretty new to board climbing and have been going through all the builds people have shared here.

For those who’ve had a home wall for a while, what did you get right the first time, and what did you eventually change?

Size, angle, fixed vs adjustable, hold density, where you put it—anything really. I’m also curious whether you still use it as much as you expected.

Success stories and expensive mistakes are both welcome. Bonus points for photos :)

Tips on tools to use and if it’s genuinely practical on a wall.

Hi all,

I'm seriously considering building a home wall - but I'm nervous about the noise that climbing on it will create. I'm in an apartment on the 4th floor. I'm building an 8x8(foot) wall.

Have any of you had experience with this? Have you ever had a complaint from a downstairs neighbor or got into some issues because of noise? Do you think this will be an issue?

Alternatively, if you have tips to keep noise down significantly, let me know!

Any thoughts are appreciated!