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Board size data

Parameter Kilter 12×12 @ 60° / 20° Tension 2 12×12 @ 40° / 10° MoonBoard Full @ 40° / 20°
Panel height (L) 3.05 m 3.05 m 3.15 m
Panel width 2.44 m 2.44 m 2.44 m
Tilt from vertical (max / min) 60° / 20° 40° / 10° 40° / 20°
Horizontal projection (max tilt) 2.64 m 1.96 m 2.03 m
Horizontal projection (min tilt) 1.04 m (sin 20°×3.05) 0.53 m (sin 10°×3.05) 1.08 m (sin 20°×3.15)
Vertical height (max tilt) 1.53 m 2.34 m 2.41 m
Vertical height (min tilt) 2.87 m (cos 20°×3.05) 3.00 m (cos 10°×3.05) 2.97 m (cos 20°×3.15)
Rear frame clearance 0.70 m 0.60 m 0.60 m
Flat landing zone 2.50 m 2.50 m 2.50 m
Mat slope extension 0.30 m 0.30 m 0.30 m
Total floor depth Max tilt: 6.14 m 5.36 m 5.43 m
Min tilt: 4.54 m
Mat thickness 0.05 m 0.05 m 0.05 m
Ceiling height needed Max tilt: 1.78 m 2.59 m 2.66 m
Min tilt: 3.12 m 3.25 m 3.22 m
Width with buffer 3.00 m 3.00 m 3.00 m
Total floor area Max tilt: 18.4 m² 16.1 m² 16.3 m²
Min tilt: 13.6 m²

Pricing and Specification Details

  • Exchange Rate: As of June 8, 2025, 1 GBP ≈ 1.28 USD.
  • MoonBoard (2024, 12x8):
    • Holds + LEDs + Panels: £3950 × 1.28 = $5060 (includes 198 holds: 120 blue polyester, 80 wooden, 10 yellow footholds; LED system; pre-drilled/t-nutted panels; screws). No separate board cost.
    • Notes: Pricing confirmed from Moon Climbing website. Excludes shipping.
  • Kilter Board (12x12, Original Layout):
    • Holds + LEDs: ~$15000 (based on user purchase data, aligns with US pricing for 476 holds: 323 bolt-on, 153 screw-on; includes LED kit).
    • Board (Frame + Panels): Estimated $8000–$12000 (based on Rockcity, Walltopia, and community estimates for adjustable frames, manual or electronic).
    • Total: $23000–$27000.
    • Notes: User data corrects prior overestimate ($21950). Prices exclude shipping.
  • Tension Board 2 (12x12):
    • Holds + LEDs: ~$15000 (based on user purchase data, aligns with ~498 holds for spray/mirror layout; includes LED kit).
    • Board (Frame + Panels): Estimated $8000–$12000 (based on Walltopia and community estimates for adjustable frames).
    • Total: $23000–$27000.
    • Notes: User data corrects prior underestimate ($6500). Prices exclude shipping.
  • General Notes:
    • Board Price: MoonBoard includes panels; Kilter/Tension require separate frame/panels (adjustable 0°–70°). Frame prices vary by supplier and adjustment type.
    • Area: MoonBoard footprint smaller (5.74 m² or 3.77 m²) vs. Kilter/Tension (13.38 m²). Fall zones (1–2 m) increase effective area by 50–100%.
    • Depth: Kilter/Tension depth varies (~2–3 m at 40°); MoonBoard fixed (25°/40°).
  • Sources:
    • Moon Climbing website for MoonBoard specs and pricing.
    • Shopholds, Tension Climbing, and Climbing.com for Kilter/Tension pricing and hold counts.
    • Walltopia, Rockcity, and Reddit (r/climbharder) for frame estimates.
    • User data (~$15000 for Kilter/Tension holds + LEDs) for pricing accuracy.
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