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Q&A Why are there ropes on fingerboards?

I picked up a couple fingerboards from the pro shop, and hung them on the rafters in our basement. However, I have no idea what the ropes are for, unless someone might tie the boards to a tree. Wha...

1 answer  ·  posted 11y ago by Don Branson‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

Question gear rock-climbing
#2: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2020-04-17T22:10:20Z (over 4 years ago)
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#1: Initial revision by user avatar Don Branson‭ · 2020-04-17T22:10:20Z (over 4 years ago)
<p>I picked up a couple fingerboards from the pro shop, and hung them on the rafters in our basement. However, I have no idea what the ropes are for, unless someone might tie the boards to a tree. What are they for?</p>

<p><img src="https://i.stack.imgur.com/JIKZe.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></p>

<p>For reference: The manufacturer provides <a href="http://www.metoliusclimbing.com/training_giude_rock_ring.html" rel="noreferrer">this guide</a> for training with this kind of board.</p>