How to Shape Climbing Holds - Shaping 101

Curious how to get started shaping your own climbing holds? Join us as we discuss all the tools you'll need to get started, what you need to know about foam, and some quick tips to set you on the path of shaping righteousness.

Got questions or comments? Hit those comments below and we'll do our best to answer everything!

P.S. The most common question we get asked is: Where do you get your foam? Well, my peeps, here you go:

Escape www.escapeclimbing.com uses a Trymers 4000 foam. Its primarily used for insulation and taxidermy work. We buy it in refrigerator sized blocks. Some of our other brands www.kingdomclimbing.com use the softer 4lb floral foam from Oasis Floral Products. We also buy this in refrigerator size blocks.

Problem is, this stuff is really expensive and only comes in massive buns. So, to help ya'll out, we're going to parcel out some of our foam and sell it on our website at a more affordable price for those of you interested in trying your hand at shaping, but who, maybe aren't committed to spending thousands of dollars right off the bat.

Additionally, we're going to put together Shaping Starter Kits which you'll be able to order off escapeclimbing.com. Included will be pretty much everything a beginner shaper needs to get started, including a hand saw, some clay tools, sandpaper pads, a rasp, and foam.

We'll have this kit up and available by the end of the week! Stay tuned!

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