We have put this guide together to help you find the perfect gift for that obsessed rock climber or boulderer in your life.
WHY ARE CLIMBERS SO HARD TO BUY GIFTS FOR?
This is because there are a few types of climbing, and the different equipment that may be required for that specific type of climbing is a very personal choice.
For example there is:
- Sport Climbing
- Traditional Climbing
- Bouldering
- Solo Climbing
- Aid Climbing
- Deep Water Solo Climbing
- Via Ferrata Climbing
The one thing in common with all the above types of climbing is that they all require lots of strength. Other common things would be climbing shoes and harnesses which are size specific, where personal choice is often the deciding factor when it comes to the purchase of these essential rock climbing items. In addition to these personal preferences, many climbing shops/ sporting equipment retailers will not accept returns for safety equipment and shoes, even if the item is an incorrect fit due to the critical nature of the climbing equipment.
THE BEST GIFTS FOR CLIMBERS
Training equipment makes for the perfect gift because all climbers need to have an ultra strong core, grip and upper body strength.
Beginner climbers need to build lots of strength, and expert climbers always need that little bit more to progress to the next grade.
Climbers always love training gifts because they know they want to train more but always end up spending their money on safety equipment. At Club Strong we have made gift buying for rock climbers or anyone who wants to improve their strength by producing a list of our products perfect for this festive season!
Any climber will love one of our unique Club Strong products, not just because it’s training equipment, but because they are all works of art. Most climbers are aware that plastic is bad and our gift list products are made out of mostly sustainable wood and recyclable products.
GIFTS FOR CLIMBERS
All the gifts for climbers in this list are under $100. Click the links to go to the products.
FOREARM PUMPERS – They are a great little forearm and hand strength training tool that can be used anywhere such as the office, car, home, climbing gym or for warming up at the cliff. Every Climber and Boulderer needs these for their training and strength development. They come in two resistances.
Forearm Pumper – Orange (Hard)
GOODWOOD BRUSH
“GOODWOOD” BRUSH – Every climber needs a good brush for cleaning the holds, whether for climbing indoors at the gym or for the cliff outdoors, this Club Strong “GoodWood” brush is premium. Made from solid wood and natural boars hair bristles this brush will perfect in every climbers kit, and with zero plastic it will keep the sustainable minded climber happy.
DRY BETA – Premium Liquid Chalk
You want the Dry Beta? Well here it is.
AFTER CLIMB – Hand balm
After climb balm is specifically formulated to help with the speedy recovery of damaged and split skin caused from climbing or training for climbing.
Our all-natural beeswax, Tea Tree oil (native to Australia) and essential oils blend not only feels soothing, their antiseptic properties can assist in the healing process of hand skin.
Climbers should wash their hands immediately at the end of climbing for the day and apply After Climb
to their hands, and reapply after a shower before bed.
After climb balm does not replace medical treatment for serious wounds
- Bees wax based
- Made in Australia
- 27g Block
- Comes in a tin with screw lid
Tend-On Bands
Club Strong ‘Tend-On’ Extensor bands help to train the opposite muscles we use to squeeze things.
PARALLETTES
Club Strong parallettes are a great gift for climbers and boulderers because they can train the upper body and core in almost any location. Being small they won’t take up much space when being used or stored. Made from solid wood these are a nice gift for a climber or anyone wanting to spice up their at home work out routine. They come fully assembled in a box.
GYM RINGS
Club Strong Gym Rings are highly effective, yet simple training tool when it comes to building strength and stability throughout the entire body, with significant results felt in the core and limbs. East to set up in a park or home. Every climber reads about gym ring training for climbers and ours are specifically designed for climbers in mind.
ROLLING TUFA
The Rolling Tufa – is a training tool for grip strength and a grip strength test.
The Club Strong Rolling Tufa is a go to choice for Grip Sport, Rock Climbers, Boulderers, Armwrestlers, Martial Artists and weight lifters.
Its can be used in different ways, such as:
- Grip handle for one arm deadlifts when connected to a Club Strong Pin. It’s so simple to use as there isn’t any special technique, just pure grip strength.
- Pull ups attached to a pull up bar, either used in pairs or a single Rolling Tufa for one arm pull ups.
- Attached to a cable machine either at home or the gym and the possibility to train in many variations.
- Attached to resistance bands, great if you don’t have access to weights and a loading pin.
BLOCK CHALK
All climbers need chalk for the purpose of drying their hands either before they start climbing or mid climb. Club Strong climbing block chalk is 100% Magnesium Carbonate and will have hands dry in no time when used crushed or as a block. Cluib Strong Chalk makes a great gift and ours comes in a plastic free package, sure to please any climber. Each block is 57g, perfect for topping up any chalk bag, also available in a box of 8 blocks, see both links.
SKIN FILES
Assisting in skin recovery the Club Strong skin file will remove calluses, flappers and any other skin or nail imperfections. Ensuring ultimate contact to the wall.
100% biodegradable and lightweight these Club Strong skin files will have you back on the wall or training in no time! Climbers dread any time they aren’t climbing and this little tool will reduce that time due to skin injury, that’s why this is another great gift idea for a climber. Why not pair this skin file with one of our other items, making for the perfect Rock Climber’s hamper!
So now you know what makes a great gift for Climbers and Boulderers it’s just a matter of choosing from the list we provided, we hope this list helped you as we know how hard it can be to buy gifts for climbers. Climbers and Bouldrers are obsessed with their sport and will love anything you choose.
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