Last night, I dreamed of dancing in a tent while waterspouts raged outside — a vision of chaos I could only observe, not control. This morning, I'm thinking about control of a different kind: the kind you build, grip by grip, on a hangboard. Today, let me introduce you to the Two Stones Hangboard — a tool that turns finger strength training into something portable, precise, and surprisingly beautiful.
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What Is a Hangboard?
A hangboard (or fingerboard) is a training device used by rock climbers to strengthen finger flexor tendons, forearm muscles, and pull-up strength. It typically mounts to a wall or door frame and features various holds — edges, pockets, slopers, and pinches — that mimic real climbing surfaces.
The Two Stones brand has elevated this simple concept through thoughtful design and quality craftsmanship.
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Two Stones Hangboard: Key Features
1. Solid Wood Construction
Two Stones hangboards are CNC milled from a complete natural wood block — no chips, no splicing, no scabs. This "monoblock" construction distributes stress evenly, making the board incredibly strong and durable. Unlike laminated boards that can delaminate over time, a solid wood board lasts for years of brutal training cycles.
2. Skin-Friendly Design
Sharp edges and rough textures destroy your skin. Two Stones solves this with R5 fillets (rounded edges) on every pocket and smooth polishing across all surfaces. The result? You can hang for extended periods without pain or excessive skin wear. The natural wood feels warm to the touch — radically different from cold, abrasive plastic boards.
3. Multi-Functional Grip Arsenal
Depending on the model, you'll find:
· 4 different pocket depths (for 1, 2, 3, or 4 fingers) — from deep and forgiving to shallow and brutal
· Slopes at two angles (20° for beginners, 35° for advanced climbers)
· Jugs for warm-ups and pull-ups
· Edges and pinches that mimic real rock
Some models even function as portable pull-up rings, weighing only 580g per pair — small enough to slip into a backpack for travel.
4. For Beginners and Advanced Climbers Alike
New climbers can start on the large outer jugs and deepest pockets to build foundational strength. As you progress, the shallower pockets and smaller edges reveal themselves as genuine challenges — right down to the infamous "mono" (one-finger pocket) for elite-level training.
5. Two Main Formats
Two Stones offers two distinct product lines:
· Wall-Mounted Boards: Full-sized boards with multiple grip types (jugs, slopes, pockets, pinches) for home gym installation. Some models include a phone holder and work with doorway pull-up bars.
· Portable hanging board Rings: Compact, circular boards designed for travel. These weigh just 1.5kg per pair, come with 4.5m straps, and can hang from any sturdy overhead point — trees, pull-up bars, even playground equipment.
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Why Train With a Hang board?
Finger strength is the non-negotiable currency of climbing. Whether you're working a delicate slab or clinging to a micro-crimp on an overhang, your progress depends on tendon resilience. A climbing hangboard provides a controlled, measurable way to build that strength — safer than repeatedly cranking on tiny gym holds with poor form.
The Two Stones board gives you a consistent baseline: track your hang times and added weight, then watch that strength translate directly to feeling more secure on real rock.
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Connecting Back to the Dream
My dream was about watching chaos without being harmed — a reminder that some forces (like floods and waterspouts) are beyond control. But finger strength? That's different. Every second you hang, every progressive overload, every carefully rounded edge on a Two Stones board — that's control you earn.
Some things you observe. Others, you grip and never let go.