YY Vertical – Verticalboard First Hangboard

The YY VerticalBoard First is a beginner-friendly hangboard designed for progressive finger strength development.
It is best suited for climbers who want to start structured finger training with accessible grip depths and room to progress.

What this solves
Beginner climbers often lack a structured way to build finger strength safely and progressively. Many hangboards are either too difficult or do not provide enough progression options.

How this solves it
The VerticalBoard First offers larger, more accessible edge depths that allow gradual loading of the fingers.
It also supports progression through optional inserts, enabling climbers to reduce edge size over time as strength improves.

Why this tool
Unlike more advanced hangboards, the VerticalBoard First focuses on accessibility and progression. It provides a solid entry point into hangboard training, though some elements—such as the steeper sloper—can already be challenging for true beginners. Compared to other beginner options, it sits in the middle: more progressive, but not the simplest starting point.

Best for
Beginner to intermediate — for climbers who want to start finger strength training with a board that allows progression over time.

Key features

• 10 grip options including large edges, slopers, and jugs
• Progressive edge depths from 45 mm to 20 mm
• Compatible with 10 mm inserts (not included) for increased difficulty
• Central handle for assisted exercises and progression
• Designed for gradual strength development

Used with

Resistance bands for assisted hangs and pull-ups
Optional inserts for progression (sold separately)
Pulley system --> when bodyweight hangs/ pull-ups are too challenging
Weight belt -->to add precise, progressive overload once bodyweight hangs are no longer challenging enough

What’s in the box

• 1× VerticalBoard First
• 10× screws

Dimensions

• Size: 540 × 130 × 50 mm
• Weight: 920 g
• Material: Poplar wood