HOW TO USE / THE BETA BLOCK GUIDE

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Get to know your Beta Block. Choose an edge, set up the training loop, or make it part of your mounted home setup.

Portable setup Mounted setup
5 EDGE DEPTHS · PORTABLE + MOUNTED USE
Both faces of gray Beta Blocks, showing the edge openings and training loop; carabiner shown separately
YOUR BETA BLOCK / BOTH FACES Carabiners and other training accessories are separate.

01 / KNOW YOUR BLOCK

Five depths
Get familiar

The Beta Block has 35, 25, 20, 15, and 10mm edges across its two faces. Choose a depth and load that suit your ability and the session.

01

Check your kit

Inspect the block, loop, connecting accessories, and attachment points before use. For a mounted setup, check the mount and backing board too.

02

Chalk the edge

A new block may feel a little slick. The texture holds climbing chalk; chalk the contact surface before your session.

03

Match the setup to you

Begin with a larger edge while getting familiar with the block. Smaller edges and fewer-finger positions call for particular care with the load.

Both faces of a gray Beta Block showing its five edge depths

EXPLORE THE EDGE DEPTHS

Larger to smaller

Each depth is an option, not a required next step. See the mounted demonstrations below to change edges on a mount.

35mm · The largest edge.
The deepest option on the block. Get familiar with your setup on a larger edge before exploring smaller depths.
25mm · Between 35 and 20.
The second-largest depth. Another option on the same block when choosing an edge for your session.
20mm · The middle depth.
A familiar benchmark size, with larger and smaller options available on the same block.
15mm · One of the smaller edges.
Match the load and finger position to your ability. Change edges deliberately and check the block is seated before loading.
10mm · The smallest edge.
The shallowest option on the block. Use it only when prepared for the position and load; it is not a required starting point.
See edge changes

02 / PORTABLE USE

Your block
Off the mount

Use the included training loop with accessories suited to your setup. Carabiners, resistance bands, and weights are supplied separately.

THE TRAINING LOOP + YOUR CARABINER

Thread the loop. Connect both sides.

  1. Pinch the training loop and feed it through the Beta Block’s center opening.
  2. Pass your carabiner through both sides of the training loop, as shown.
  3. Check the loop, connector, accessories, and complete attachment before loading.

A RESISTANCE BAND / NO CARABINER

A band connection without a clip

Start with the training loop passed through the block’s center opening. This connection uses a girth hitch with your resistance band.

  1. Pass the resistance band through both sides of the Beta Block’s training loop.
  2. Pass the Beta Block through the loop in the resistance band.
  3. Pull the connection snug and tidy the hitch before use.

Check the whole connection. The loop, connector or band, anchor, and other accessories all form part of your setup. Use suitable equipment and controlled loading; this is a training connection.

03 / MOUNTED USE · INSTALL YOUR SOLID MOUNTS FIRST

Start with a secure installation

The Solid Mount holds the Beta Block in place while allowing removal, rotation, and flipping to access the edges. Use the separate guide for the backing board, mount assembly, installation, and post adjustment.

Solid Mount setup

A PLACE AT HOME

Options on the block

01 / SEAT THE BLOCK

Angle. Align. Seat.

Hold the block at a slight angle and slide it down the post to the mount base. Pull down gently to seat it fully.

Before training, confirm that the block is fully seated, the post is tight, and the mount is secure. If the fit binds or wobbles, check the mount adjustment.

02 / CHANGE YOUR EDGE

Rotate. Or remove and flip.

To change the edge on the mounted face, rotate the block one-third of a turn until the next edge drops into position.

For the smaller edges on the other face, remove the block, flip it over, and reinstall it. Check that it is fully seated before loading again.

03 / REMOVE THE BLOCK

Support it. Draw forward. Lift.

Hold the bottom edge, draw the block toward you against the post, and slide it upward with light pressure.

It should come off smoothly when aligned. If it binds, check the adjustment. Do not twist, pry, or force it off the mount.

04 / POCKET-STYLE POSITIONS

Use the corners with care

Shift toward the left or right corner of the edge to explore different finger combinations and pocket angles.

Reduce the load when using fewer fingers. These positions can place more stress on fingers and arms, even on a larger edge. Avoid forcing the position.

04 / BEFORE EACH SESSION

Know your setup
Check it again

Inspect the parts and attachment points you are using. Leave cracked, worn, loose, damaged, or unstable equipment out of the session.

PORTABLE SETUP

Follow the full connection

  • Check the block and training loop.
  • Inspect the connector, band, straps, and any other accessories.
  • Confirm that the anchor and attachment points suit your setup.

MOUNTED SETUP

Check the block and support

  • Confirm the block is fully seated.
  • Check the post, mount, hardware, and backing board.
  • Stop if anything shifts, loosens, cracks, creaks, or flexes.

Training equipment only

Beta Blocks and Solid Mounts must not serve as climbing protection, fall protection, personal protective equipment, or life-safety equipment. Do not jump, fall, or shock load the system. Train within your ability and stop for pain, sharp discomfort, or unusual strain. Children require adult supervision.

A FEW USEFUL DETAILS

Before your
next go

Do I need a carabiner?

Not for every setup. This guide includes the resistance-band connection without a carabiner. For the carabiner method, use a suitable connector with both sides of the training loop. Carabiners and resistance bands are separate accessories.

Can I use the same Beta Block mounted and portable?

Yes. A Beta Block can be taken off its Solid Mount for portable use with the training loop. The mounted setup needs properly installed Solid Mounts and a suitable backing board.

Which edge should I start with?

Choose a depth and load within your ability. Get familiar with the larger edges before selecting smaller ones for your session. A smaller edge is an option, not a required next step.

What if the block will not seat or remove smoothly?

Stop and check the mount adjustment. The block should feel secure without binding or wobbling. Open the Solid Mount setup guide.