Mar 8, 2022 · Slopers are rounded climbing holds, usually big and blobby. Many beginner climbers will not know how to climb slopers or even what they are—and once they learn, they …

Feb 17, 2025 · Slopers are one of the six classic types of rock climbing holds found in both climbing gyms and outdoor routes. These holds are defined by their rounded, smooth surfaces …

Oct 8, 2025 · What are slopers in climbing? A sloper is a round hold, with no edges or pockets, and it looks like a hill or ski slope and is one of the only featureless holds.

About: Slopers, our most common product request and one of the most fun ways to train. Progress your sloper strength with our flippable design. Each hold has two orientations and …

We've got tips that will have you confidently climbing slopers in no time! We'll go through the different kinds of slopers and how to grab onto them.

Jun 26, 2025 · Slopers, you either love them or steer well away from these holds as a climber. I write this for the latter category as often there are things you can work on to at least make your …

Jul 31, 2024 · To help, here’s an article from Climbing Magazine by JP Whitehead and featuring Megan Martin that outlines some of the basic techniques behind climbing on slopey holds and …

Slopers: the best rock climbing holds for increasing shoulder strength and building fun, technical and compression-style problems.

Slopers are holds that are only wide enough to fit your fingers in, and they’re often blank and featureless. They’re most commonly found on outdoor routes and boulder problems, where …

Jul 7, 2022 · Practicing slopers helps you develop more versatile grip-strength, meaning you can grip edges and pinches at a broader range of angles. Climbing on slopers also provides spin …