POWER GUIDANCE · PERFORMANCE TRAINING GEAR

Use the label to identify a setting

The PG Mini Hangboard listing specifies five depths: 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 mm. These are product dimensions, not a five-step programme that every climber should complete.

Do not assume that the smallest edge is the goal. The appropriate hold depends on the planned exercise and the individual using it. A label cannot account for your training history or current condition.

Record more than one number

Do not change everything at once

If you change the edge, exercise and setup together, a different result is difficult to interpret. Keep a clear record of what changed, and use a coach-led progression appropriate to you rather than letting the product's smallest number dictate the next session.

Why results do not transfer neatly between boards

A matching depth label does not describe the entire hold. Shape, edge profile and mounting arrangement can differ. Do not treat a result on a fixed gym board as an automatic target for a portable board.

When changing equipment, establish the correct setup and review the exercise with your instructor. Keep the old and new records clearly identified rather than combining them into one unexplained score.

Make the log support better decisions

Your notes should help answer “What did I repeat?” and “What changed?” They should not pressure you to use a smaller edge every week. Stop if the exercise produces pain, and seek appropriate advice before resuming. A useful training record supports steady decisions; it is not a challenge to beat at any cost.

Keep training advice separate from equipment approval

Metolius’s training-board guidance highlights secure equipment and injury risk. It does not approve PG installations or individual programmes.

How do you identify the edge after rotating a portable board?

Unload the equipment and identify the intended grip surface using the model’s markings and instructions before changing its orientation. Recheck the attachment after any permitted change. Do not infer the active depth solely from the number nearest the top of a photograph.

If a marking is unclear, obtain a labeled diagram for that model. Record the chosen edge and orientation together. Do not rethread a rope through a different opening or invent a rotation method to expose a grip without the manufacturer’s instructions.

Is 20 mm enough, or do you need 15 mm too?

Choose the holds required by an appropriate training plan. Having more depths adds options, but does not mean every edge belongs in your current session. Two boards labeled 20 mm may differ in shape, rounding and setup. Do not transfer a load target between them as if the labels made them identical.

A climber’s question about smaller edges versus additional weight illustrates why the variables need to be separated. The discussion is not a prescribed progression for PG users. Record depth, grip, assistance or load and duration; a smaller number by itself is not evidence of improvement.

What should a five-depth listing answer?

It should identify the depths, show how each is located, describe the permitted orientation and attachment, and make the package contents clear. PG lists 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 mm depths for its Mini Hangboard. These are published dimensions, not five difficulty levels that replace individual instruction.

Your next equipment check

Review the exact PG Mini Hangboard model. Match the exact item and intended use before deciding what to add to your training setup.

PROGRESS IS POWER.

Product information checked November 2, 2026. This guide uses published specifications, not independent product testing.