Category: climb-blog-posts
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Product Comparison: What’s New About the TRUBLUE iQ Series
How the updated features of our next generation auto belays benefit users, as well as operators.
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Watch Chris Sharma Climb the Crux on TRUBLUE iQ+
Pro climber and gym owner Chris Sharma tests out the revolutionary catch-and-hold technology of the TRUBLUE iQ+ Auto Belay.
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The Role of Auto Belays in Self-Care
Even for an expert climber and adventurer like Sara Aranda, stepping into a climbing gym can be an intimidating experience. In her recent article, she reflects on the role that auto belays play in creating a more diverse, inclusive, and accessible climbing community.
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8 Auto Belay Safety Measures
Chris Sharma outlines eight safety measures that he has implemented across his gyms, ranging from simple solutions like installing belay gates to large-scale shifts like designating an area of the gym exclusively for auto belays.
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Catch-and-Hold: What is it and how does it work?
Catch-and-Hold belay is the latest feature from TRUBLUE’s iQ Series Auto Belays. Available only in the TRUBLUE iQ+, Catch-and-Hold belay is activated and deactivated using two touch-sensitive on/off buttons. Read this post to learn how climbers use Catch-and-Hold belay.
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Campus Rec Center Climbing Wall 101: How to Maximize Programming Opportunities and Enhance Educational Value
As climbing becomes an increasingly popular workout of choice, campus rec centers have the chance to elevate the sport and promote development through educational tools like auto belays.
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7 Ways Magnetic Braking is Better than Friction
Are you still using friction-based auto belays in your gym? Then here are some thoughts that might keep you up at night: thermal deterioration, foreign substances like water and dust, slack falls and dynos, and brake fade. Magnetic brakes solve these issues and more. Here are seven ways magnetic braking is superior to friction braking…
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The Importance of Annual Service for Your Head Rush Devices
From minimizing risk to maximizing performance, learn how you can get the most out of your Head Rush devices by servicing them on an annual basis.
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Chris Sharma TRUBLUE Auto Belay Training Tips Video
In this video Chris Sharma explains how he uses TRUBLUE Auto Belays to train at his newly opened state of the art climbing gym, Sharma Climbing Madrid, including these three main tips: mileage, campusing and just climb!
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8 Reasons to Try Auto Belays at Your Climbing Gym
From lowering overhead and increasing revenue potential to making the most of your space and training climbers, there are several reasons to try TRUBLUE Auto Belays today.