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New type of climbing hold, looks and feels like real rock

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mockrock 04 Jul 2007
[New type of climbing hold, looks and feels like real rock, 7 kb]
Hi everyone,

I just launched a new website selling climbing holds, don't worry its not more of the same.

It is 'Mock Rock', basically climbing holds that look and feel like real rock. The idea is that it is cheaper to set-up than a freeform wall and will add some extra realism to the indoor climbing experience. I know it is already a crowded market but we will not make any traditional climbing holds, just our own new type. We will be expanding to large wall features and anything that people request (within reason!)

Search 'mock rock' on ebay for some opening deals, and http://www.mockrock.co.uk

The range will be growing daily and I really would like to hear some feedback. If anyone is going to Cliffhanger in Sheffield on the 15th I will be in the Market area, under a sign saying Mock Rock (if it arrives!)

Cheers Ben
Mock Rock
mockrockclimbing@googlemail.com
 Fiend 10 Jul 2007
In reply to mockrock:

Quick question:

The three main "flaws" with climbing holds that make them too easy to use compared to real rock are:

1. Too positive / incut compared to the more problematic real rock holds.

2. Too easy to pinch and use your thumb for extra grip.

3. Too big as footholds compared to often crap footholds outdoors.

Could you tell us how your Mock Rock designs avoid those flaws??

Cheers.
 jimtitt 10 Jul 2007
In reply to mockrock:
I reckon it doesn´t look like "real" rock, it´s dark like grit or rhyolite. Real rock is light coloured and is called limestone.
 teddy_simmon 12 Jul 2007
In reply to jimtitt: bah gritstone is the rock of kings not limestone

matt
mockrock 14 Jul 2007
We now do the holds in bright colours too, much more akin to traditional climbing holds. When I have shown these holds to people in person they have been amazed at how much they look like real rock. However we always adapt and listen to feedback.
Cheers Ben Mock Rock
mockrock 14 Jul 2007
In reply to Fiend:
1. These holds use real rock textures that are actually found on rock outdoors, they are as close to real rock holds as you can get.
2. A varied mix in the sets ensures real problems can be made.
3. A number of the holds have a seamless blend into the wall to ensure that where the hold meets the wall there is no area which can be utilized as a foot/handhold other than the actual features on the main body of the hold.
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