Beastmaking: A fingers-first approach to becoming a better climber Paperback – 16 Sept. 2021

I bought this book after hearing about its release in August. I was excited to read it as I've been a user of the Beastmaker 2000 for over a year now and obviously this book is written by one of the co-founders of the Beastmaker company.I found this book to be very to-the-point. It cuts the crap and is enjoyable to read. You learn something new on every page and every word seems very intentional. no rambling or going off topic which is a nice. I cant stand books that stray off into arguments and personal vendettas of the authors. The print quality is also and I really like the layout of the book, making every point easy to digest and remember.As an intermediate/advanced rock climber, I believe that everybody can get something out of this book. Its incredibly beginner friendly but at the same time it doesn't shy away from more specific training subjects and techniques that can be used in high levels of training. I liked the perspective that this book is written in and it really has something for all body types too; explaining that different body types have different strengths and weaknesses and that weaknesses are an area that should be trained with a higher level of commitment because that is what really promotes improvement.Great book, would recommend to anybody and ever since originally writing this review, Ive heard this book being called "the gold standard of training for climbing" which is a title that suits this book very well.

I good insight in to someone else training with a balanced view pointCovers most aspects while staying simple enough to be effortless to read

A great informative and educational book on hiw I can be better.Great for intermediate to good climbers at grade 6b or above. There is some stuff for lower grades and certainly so ideas to improve your training so you can get better.I've had my beastmaster many years and continue to struggle on certain parts however this will be useful for anyone wishing to develop their strength and endurance.You will need to buy weights and a belt if your aim is to improve so get ready for this being the start of your journey.

This is a nice book to have lying around. It is well presented, it looks cool, the pictures are good. It is not a hardcore training manual, and as others have pointed out, if you want that, look elsewhere.The nice thing about it though, is that it makes you wonder if there is any point to hardcore training manuals for your 'average' experienced climber: Ned's approach is really not very scientific, and he is a beast - so his (arguably more basic) approach must work! In that respect it is quite an encouraging read; Ned says, if you put in the effort you'll improve. We all know there are no shortcuts.There is a long section on training boards (as opposed to hangboards) which is probably of not much use to most people, but is interesting if you're thinking of getting one, with lots of tips on configuration.There is also an absolutely critical tip about hangboarding that, despite reading literature before and watching videos, has totally passed me by, and having deployed it, I was able to hang the 20mm lower edge on MB1 that eluded me before. But if I told you it, you wouldn't buy the book, so that wouldn't be fair. You'll have to invest. For me that tip alone justifies the price.

I’ve avoided “training” for climbing for nearly 50 years, I’d go to climbing walls when the weather was poor (and living in the UK, that’s quite enough) but I’d avoid that little corner of the venue that would have a number of “Dudes”, girls and boys, staring at the holds… I’d think… “You’re not going to get good at climbing just staring at the wall, get climbing!”This book has explained, in great depth, the sport of staring at the holds, and it’s benefits…I am now a fully subscribed “Wall Starer” and I regret to admit, I’m fully enjoying the benefits climber harder now than I’ve ever climbed. Thanks Ned.Ned Needham (I’ve been a Ned since primary school).62 yr oldDerbyThe Climbing Unit

Brilliantly informative - provides a wealth of knowledge without reading like a school textbook. I read it cover to cover but I know I'll be dipping back into random sections in the future. Now just to find the space to build my own board and hang a beastmaker...

I honestly hate reading, however when I see this book I just had to buy it. I am hooked. Fantastic book that really engages with the reader and gives tips on training. My hangboard has sat idle since I purchased it but this book has inspired me to start hang boarding again. I cannot recommend this book enough!!

Theres a helluva lot of personal identification for me in this book. I basically am a very half assed climber, but hope that reading and re-reading this book will assist me on holding myself accountable and the info it provides is specific which really helps.