Beta Block System Setup

Welcome to the Beta Block setup guide. This page will help you prepare your Beta Blocks, use them with the Solid Mounts, understand the edge options and finger positions, and set them up with portable accessories.

Beta Blocks are designed for climbing training, finger strength, grip work, rows, lock-offs, assisted hangs, warm-ups, and controlled strength progressions. They can be used as portable training tools or paired with the Solid Mount for a stable home setup.

Before You Begin

Before using the Beta Block, read through this guide and inspect your Beta Blocks, mounts, hardware, accessories, and training setup.

Beta Blocks are climbing training tools only. They are not climbing protection, fall protection, personal protective equipment, or life-safety equipment.

Do not shock load, fall onto, jump onto, or use the system as protection from a fall.

See the Safety and Use Responsibility section at the bottom of this page before training.

Chalk Your Beta Block

Beta Blocks may feel slightly slick right out of the box. The texture was designed to feel comfortable while holding chalk well.

Post your Beta Block

Hold the Block at a slight angle when sliding it onto the post. Slide the Block all the way down to the base and pull down gently to fully seat the Block.

The Block should feel secure. If it feels too tight, too loose, or does not seat, check the mount adjustment. (See Mount Setup)

Before training, confirm the Block is fully seated, the Solid Mount is securely attached to the backing board, and the post is tight. You can purchase a mount here: (Beta Block Solid Mount)

Edge Selection and Pocket-Style Training

Beta Blocks are designed with five practical edge depths so you can choose the right edge for your session, ability level, and training goal. To change edges while using the Solid Mount, rotate the Block one-third of a turn until the next edge drops into position. To access the smaller edges on the back side, remove the Block, flip it over, and reinstall it on the mount. (See Removing a Beta Block from a Solid Mount)

35mm — Best for warm-ups, rows, assisted hangs, higher-volume work, and building confidence on the Block.
25mm — A strong workhorse edge for repeaters, strength building, and recovery work.
20mm — A common benchmark edge for finger strength training, testing, and progression.
15mm — A smaller edge for more advanced finger strength work and progression.
10mm — The smallest edge on the Block. Use this edge only when your fingers are prepared and the movement is intentional.

Start with the larger edges and move smaller as your fingers warm up and your training goal requires it.

Pocket Training

Beta Blocks can also be used for pocket training by shifting your fingers toward the left or right side of the edge and loading from the corner. This lets you train different finger combinations and pocket angles across multiple edge depths instead of being locked into one fixed pocket size.

When training fewer fingers, reduce the load and be intentional. Two-finger positions create more stress than full-hand positions, even on larger edges. Choose an edge and setup that lets you train the position without forcing it.

Remove your Beta Block

Hold the Block from the bottom edge. Pull the Block toward you against the post and slide up while applying light pressure.

The Block should come off smoothly when it is aligned correctly. Do not twist, pry, or force it off the mount. If the Block feels too tight or difficult to remove, check the mount adjustment.  (See Mount Setup)

Portable Setup

Beta Blocks can be used off of the Solid Mount with the included training sling. Carabiners are not included and not currently available on the store.

1.) Pinch the training loop and pass it through the center of the Beta Block

2.) Pass a carabiner through both sides of the training loop. Carabiner not included or required.

Using Without a Carabiner

If the carabiner you have is too small or you simply don’t have a carabiner, it is not required.

When using your block without a carabiner you are using a girth hitch.

1.) Pass the resistance band through both sides of the Beta Block training loop. 

2.) Pass the Beta Block through the loop in the resistance band.

3.) Pull tight and tidy the knot. 

Safety and Use Responsibility

Before Each Use

  • Inspect the Beta Block, Solid Mount, post, hardware, sling, carabiner, straps, anchor, and backing board before use.
  • Confirm the Beta Block is fully seated before training.
  • Confirm the Solid Mount is securely attached and the post is tight.
  • Do not use cracked, loose, damaged, worn, deformed, or unstable equipment.
  • Do not shock load the Beta Block System.

Important Warnings

Beta Blocks are climbing training tools only. They are not climbing protection, fall protection, personal protective equipment, or life-safety equipment.

Do not fall onto, jump onto, shock load, or use the Beta Blokc System to catch dynamic falls. Do not use damaged equipment, improperly installed mounts, unsafe anchors, or unstable setups.

Smaller edges and fewer-finger positions can create significantly higher stress on the fingers, hands, elbows, and shoulders. Train within your ability and stop if you feel pain, sharp discomfort, or abnormal strain.

Children should not use the Beta Block System without adult supervision.

User Responsibility

Climbing training carries inherent risk. By using the Beta Block System, you understand and accept the risks involved with strength training, finger training, hanging, pulling, mounted setups, portable setups, and third-party accessories.

You are responsible for your setup, installation, mounting location, hardware selection, accessory selection, training intensity, edge selection, finger position, and safe use of the product.

Wall construction, anchor quality, accessory quality, and training conditions vary. The user is responsible for confirming that all mounting surfaces, anchors, hardware, and accessories are appropriate for the intended use before training.