Metolius Rock Rings 3D

Disclaimer -- Unbiased review.. did not get the product for free or on discount. On the go and dont have a place to hang (rather bolt) the Hangboard for working on your strength / endurance for rock climbing.. Enter the Metolius rock rings.. Pros -- 1. Good sturdy built 2. Nice rough texture for a non slip grip 3. Swivels around and hence places less stress on joints while doing pull ups etc 4. Cheap 5. Great for on the go workouts Cons -- 1. Not as many grip options as a hangboard Check out the video to understand the finer details. Thanks.

I've been needing a way to train away from my gym and these Rock Rings have worked well for me. They're very cheap for what they are.

Terrific substitute for a hangboard if you cannot afford one/do not have the space to mount one. You can do pullups on them, hang from them, and the different pockets (and the top) allows for different grips/holds. It should be noted that it doesn't serve well as an undercling style hold, but the range of things you can do on them makes up for them (and you could probably do it if you are determined enough). I attached these to the bars of a low stairwell, although they can also be tied to things such as pullup bars or strong pipes. The rock rings can be tied to dangle at different lengths, which allows for more one-sided training if need be. The only other thing to note is that the holds are a bit slippery when straight out of the package, you might need to dust them with some chalk.

Overall this was a good "starter" set to practice finger strength. Pros: Solid block of plastic and seems durable. Provided strings are reasonably long. High friction surface that are easy to hold onto. The dangling holds make it more challenging for your core and shoulder muscles to hold your body still. Cons: Slightly more bulky and heavy than I wanted for traveling purposes (bring along a trip to hang in the hotel room? not easy to do!). High friction surface become tough on the skin as you get stronger. Wood becomes the better choice. Update: after about a year and a half, I have found these to be easier on the skin after the rough surface has been worn down with use. I would say wood is still better for the skin and -- because wood is more slippery -- a better challenge. These have held up well with use. As there is higher friction, I am able add more weights without being scared of slipping off. There's a trade off to everything I guess!

Initially I got these for recovering from a pulley injury, since you can hang precisely the right weight (I don't have a pulley setup) and repeat frequently (daily). This recovery was much faster than the previous time I had an injury (don't get them all that often, only twice ever over years of climbing). Now I use them for warmups, but also for suspension training: got a piece rope, attached with basic knots and carabiners on the rock rings, and i'm holding onto the top slopers with my palm, works surprisingly well and quite cheap vs trx.

I like the variety of finger holes and the way rock rings adjust to body position. Great tool for strengthening fingers, don’t have any cons. Easily installable on pull up bar

These are extremely well made. My boyfriend and I both love to go rock climbing, but it's too cold outside right now for that. I got him these for Christmas for some indoor training sessions. I know that he will love them. When I opened the package, I fell in love with them. They are very sturdy, and will be essential for our continued advancement in rock climbing. The colors were nice and crisp, you can tell that a lot of attention to detail went into making this product. It was also packaged very well, which is important. Comparing it to similar indoor training boards, the price cannot be beat, especially for such high quality. We have a pull-up bar in our bedroom door frame, and this will attach nicely to it. I couldn't be more excited about or pleased with this product.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: I use these for pull-ups and other training. I drilled into my joists in the shed and have an eyebolt I clip these into. If I’m using the finger holds I usually put a 5 gallon bucket to stand on for an assist. This is actually a replacement set, I had a pair last for about 15 years but a small chunk broke off and the rope is showing signs of aging so I was starting to feel uncomfortable on the old ones.