OPENING A CLIMBING GYM?

From the first hold to opening day — everything you need to make the right choices yourself.

YOUR HOLDS, YOUR SELECTION — YOU DECIDE.

We make our holds and macros directly, with no middleman — and we think you don't need us to choose them. This page brings together everything we've learned in 10 years of shaping and setting, so you can build your selection yourself, without spending weeks on it.

Building a gym isn't just about buying holds. You have to think through the climbing experience, plan for renewals, and put together an assortment that stays relevant for several years. Here's how.

PREMIUM MATERIALS

PE, Composite X PU, latest-generation fibreglass macros — the materials used in gyms and official World Climbing competitions.

EU-ZONE DELIVERY

Products in stock, shipped within 48h, delivered anywhere in the EU zone in 3 to 6 days.

BLOC, VOIE, ENTRAINEMENT

Solutions tailored to commercial gyms, clubs and training spaces.

THE 5 STEPS OF YOUR PROJECT

  • 1. DEFINE YOUR CONCEPT

    Bouldering, lead, mixed gym or training space? Nail down your audience, your budget and your goals — that's what drives every choice that follows.

  • 2. DESIGN YOUR WALLS

    Your wall profiles (overhangs, slabs, integrated volumes) determine which type of holds to favour. The steeper the wall, the more positive holds (jugs, pinches) you'll need; a slab calls for more crimps and technical footholds.

  • 3. CHOOSE THE HOLDS

    See our guide below to build a balanced selection by family, size and texture.

  • 4. PRODUCE AND DELIVER

    The big climbing-holds.com advantage? Every hold online is in stock — orders ship within 48h and arrive in 2 to 6 days depending on your zone.

  • 5. OPEN YOUR GYM

    Plan for a regular renewal budget from the start rather than one big purchase — it keeps your setting fresh without having to reorder everything at once.

    All that's left is to welcome your first climbers.

HOW MANY HOLDS DO YOU NEED?

Every project is different. The number of holds depends on: your climbable surface, the type of gym, the density you want, and how often you renew.

HOW DO YOU BUILD A GOOD CLIMBING-HOLD SELECTION?

An attractive gym is built on variety. We generally recommend mixing:

  • Jugs
  • Pinches
  • Slopers
  • Crimps
  • Footholds
  • Macros...

Mix in different sizes, textures and difficulty levels too, to multiply your setting possibilities.

SEE THE HOLD RANGES

WHY HAVE MACROS BECOME ESSENTIAL?

Macros let you:

  • add relief;
  • refresh your setting easily;
  • create modern movement;
  • make the most of your walls' volumes.

A recent gym almost always includes a mix of traditional holds and macros.

DISCOVER THE MACRO RANGE
Echo Macros - Whole Range
Echo Macros - Whole Range

Echo Macros - Whole Range

€840,00 EUR €798,00 EUR
Echo 01
Echo 01

Echo 01

€120,00 EUR

Echo 02
Echo 02

Echo 02

€120,00 EUR

Echo 03
Echo 03

Echo 03

€120,00 EUR

OUR TIPS IN BRIEF

  • Think about renewing your setting right from the design stage.
  • Never underestimate the number of footholds.
  • Mix textures.
  • Invest in a few quality macros.
  • Choose several hold families rather than a single very bulky one.

A special case, an unusual project? Write to us — but everything you need to build your selection is right here.

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