Tension Board 2

Adrenaline Climbing gym now has a new Tension Board 2!

All Members and Day Pass guests are eligible to climb on the board without reservation however we do not recommend the board for beginner climbers.

The board is a 12ft × 12ft arranged in the “spray” layout. It is an adjustable board (angle) with Tension App connectivity.

tension board instructions

device set up

  • DOWNLOAD THE “TENSION BOARD 2” APP

  • TURN ON BLUETOOTH

  • OPEN THE APP

  • CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT

  • GO TO SETTINGS AND SET “AUTO-DISCONNECT TO 20 SECONDS

selecting a climb

  • CHOOSE YOUR CURRENT FACILITY

  • TAP “ALL CLIMBS”

  • MATCH THE ANGLE OF THE BOARD TO THE ANGLE LISTED ON YOUR APP (ANGLE READER IS ON THE SIDE OF THE BOARD)

  • SELECT YOUR CLIMB

  • TAPE THE LIGHT BULB ICON TO PUT YOUR SELECTED CLIMB ON THE BOARD (DO NOT PRESS THE LIGHT BULT IF SOMEONE ELSE IS CLIMBING)

Creating your own boulder problem

  • FOLLOW STEPS 2A THROUGH 2C

  • TAPE THE “+” AT THE TOP OF YOUR SCREEN

  • SELECT YOUR DESIRED HOLDS

  • TAP THE LIGHTBULB ICON

  • SELECT “TENSION BOARD”

  • TAP “NEXT” TO NAME AND DESCRIBE YOUR BOULDER

The Rules

What are the rules of the Tension Board? The starting holds are lit up green. If there are two green holds, start with one hand on each. If there is only one green hold, start matched on it. Finish holds are red. To send a problem, you must finish with both hands matched on the red hold.

In between the green start holds and purple finishing hold there will be purple and blue holds smattered about the board. The purple holds are for your feet only. Do not grab them with your hands. The blue holds can be used by your hands and feet. As you climb a problem, do your best not to dab any unlit holds on the board. This can be tricky, especially when you swing out and back in after cutting feet during a dynamic move.

Board Angle & Etiquette

Tension Boards are super fun, and because of this, they can get extremely busy. At most gyms with adjustable Tension Boards, the angle of the board is usually chosen through group consensus. If the angle is too steep or too vert for your liking and there is no one else at the board, ask a gym staff member to change the angle for you. If there are other climbers already using the board, inquire with them (politely) if they’d be open to an angle change. Be open to trying different angles, as this will work your weaknesses.

Following some general rules of etiquette makes Tension Boarding more fun for everyone:

  • Stay off the matts and out of the fall zone when you’re not climbing.

  • Don’t put your chalk bag, shoes, water bottle or any other personal item under the Tension Board where someone could fall or trip on it.

  • Wait your turn an don’t cut in line – a natural rhythm will develop. If you’re unsure if it’s your turn, ask the other climbers if you can give your problem a go.

  • Never light up your problem while someone else is climbing theirs.

  • Don’t give beta or tell someone how they should climb unless they ask.

  • And as always, brush the holds.