This is the start of my series “The Drop”: portable and functional training hangboard in several dimensions and versions to train your fingers. Designed for climbing training, bouldering and general finger hanging.

They need a rope (up to 18 mm) or a carabiner to be used during training. 

Every version has 6 edges with 6 different dimensions: 18 mm, 15 mm, 10 mm, 8 mm, 6 mm, 4 mm. 

There are three models available here:

• The Drop: the original triangle hangboard with 6 different edges (92 mm long, 57 g print)
• The Drop Plus: a larger version with a full span for 4 fingers of about 80 mm (133 mm long, 107 g print)
• The Drop Mini: a smaller version for two-finger training in about 40 mm (63 mm long, 33 g print)

They have been designed and tested to withstand up to 150 kg (330 lb). 

If you need something stronger, use a technical material, increase the wall count or check out The Drop Pro!

There is also a version available with the colored text, but I suggest sticking to the single color, avoiding large waste (if you do not have a tool-changer-like printer) and compromising structural integrity.

MATERIAL and PRINTING

I tested them in PLA, and the results are great. Feel free to print them in any filament. I used several types of PLA, and they are strong enough; PLA+ is the best. Avoid PLA Matte or Wood-filled PLA since they have weaker layer adhesion. 

Since the models have details and important geometry on every side, I designed them to be printed at a 45° angle on the plate, making them clean, strong and almost isotropic. Tree supports are generated to allow some hoverhanging areas and stabilization during the print, leaving a usually clean underside. 

I suggest using at least 6 walls or 100% infill, and increasing the hotend printing temperature to enhance layer adhesion. The texture inside the pockets can be adjusted using the Fuzzy Skin parameters in the slicer.

Check out the Mono and Bi Version!