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Metolius Simulator 3D — a climbing gym's worth of grips over a doorway
Metolius Simulator 3D Hangboard
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Experienced climbers
- Training at home
- Rest-day workouts
- Splurge gifts
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Price: $119.95
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- Hand-pickedCurated, not scraped
- Honest reviewThe catch, not just the hype
Why this gift works
A hangboard is how climbers train finger strength at home. The Metolius Simulator 3D is a 28 x 8.75 inch board with a big variety of holds laid out on a broad arc that tapers outward and downward - Metolius says the shape is better for the body and helps reduce injuries - and a fine texture that is kind to skin.
It comes with a training guide, full instructions and the mounting hardware. For a climber who wants to get stronger between gym sessions, it is one of the most useful things they can own.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A climber stuck at a grade who wants to train
- Someone who can't get to the gym every day
Think twice if
- They are new to climbing
- They rent and can't drill into walls
The catch
It has to be fixed securely to the wall - usually screwed into studs with a backing board above a doorway - which renters may not be able to do, and hangboarding is hard on fingers for newer climbers.
Skip for a beginner in their first months of climbing, or someone with nowhere to mount it.
Worth knowing before you buy
- It must be mounted securely, usually into studs with a backing board.
- Start easy - finger tendons adapt slowly.
Why we like it
- Huge variety of grips on one board
- Skin-friendly fine texture
- Training guide and mounting hardware included
Questions people ask
28 by 8.75 inches (711 x 222 mm).
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