For more experienced climbers, it’s just really fun to use. However, it could also be used creatively to warm up before practising on a fingerboard of something. It’s actually quite easy to hold, at least when using a standard five finger grip, and I haven’t had any problems with the mug slipping. The varied shape of the hold also facilitates a variety of different grips—some being harder than others. Ceramic The Best View comes from the Hardest Climb 15oz Mug, Mugs handmade, Ceramic coffee mug, Inspire quote mug, Meme mug 15oz Whether the Pinch Hold Mug is just a bit of fun or whether you can actually increase your grip strength by using it is hard to say. However, I definitely feel that my fingers have to work to hold it, especially when using a harder grip. Press your climbing hold against the mug where the handle was. The extra adhesive will fill in gaps where the hold isn’t flush. Clean off any extra adhesive that squishes out from the side or up through the bolt hole. Step 7

You can use different four, three, and even two finger grips and, because the handhold is asymmetric, holding the mug in your left hand opens up even more options. Though, it’s still fairly easy enough to hold the mug using a full five finger grip for left-handers.MotivationalMugs,InspirationalCups,gift for her,PositiveQuoteMugs, EncouragementGifts,UpliftingCoffeeCups,MotivateYourMorning, PositivityMug Try not to pump out as you enjoy a scalding-hot beverage in your sweet new climber mug! Seriously, don’t spill hot coffee all over yourself. The box does give you a warning not to use the Pinch Hold Mug with hot drinks, for obvious reasons. But I have been using it to drink hot coffee and tea and, while the handhold heats up a little bit, you can still drink from it as long as you’re careful. But…err…yeah, just bare that warning in mind and don’t forget to chalk up! Final thoughts and where to buy

Eat Sleep Climb Repeat Mug for Climber Gift For Adventurous Friend Climbing Team Enamel Coffee Mug Summit Life Goals Friends Who Climb Mug Climbing holds are NOT microwave safe! Do not put your climbing hold mug in the microwave to heat up your tea! How to Make a Climbing Hold Mug Step 1 Mount Everest Mug Mountain Mug Everest Mug Nature Mug Climbing Mug Caneca Montanha Caneca Escalada Caneca Natureza Eat Sleep Climb Repeat Enamel Camping Mug - Coffee Mug - Tea Mug - Climber Camping Mug - Hiking Mug - Adventure Mug - Gift for Climbers It’s made in Stoke-on-Trent, which is about a three-hour drive from where we’re based in the South West of the UK. As you can see from the video, the mug is really good quality; it’s fully ceramic with the handhold moulded directly into the design of the mug.This was given as a gift to another friend who climbs and she loves it! She had a great time finding new (precarious!) ways to hold it. :)

Wrap tape tightly around the hold and mug to secure in place. Allow to dry for as long as the adhesive label recommends, probably 24 hours. Step 8I'd Hike That - Cute Funny Beer Can Pint Glass, Etched Sayings, Unique Hiking Gifts for Women and Men That Love to Hike So, for newbie climbers especially, I would say that using this mug is bound to have some benefits that will translate over to climbing. At the very least it will get you used to the different ways in which you can approach and grip a hold and will probably result in some increased grip strength over time as well. Crux Promotions Travel Mug | Insulated Stainless Steel Tumbler | Portable Drinkware | On-the-Go Beverage Holder Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections—they may also appear in recommendations and other places. Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places.