Vertical Climber, Anyone?

hezaa777

Does anyone have feedback or experience using a vertical climber like the MaxiClimber?

Looks like a hard workout, and wondering if maybe this is why there aren't a lot of people talking about them?

Thoughts? Experience? Results?

cwolfman13

hezaa777 wrote: »

Does anyone have feedback or experience using a vertical climber like the MaxiClimber?

Looks like a hard workout, and wondering if maybe this is why there aren't a lot of people talking about them?

Thoughts? Experience? Results?

IMO, they're kinda pieces of garbage. Me and the fam did quite a bit of climbing at one point and we often used the commercial version at the indoor climbing gym and it was great and a great way to work on your climbing endurance...but the MaxiClimber is pretty flimsy. I'd probably break that thing in a couple of weeks tops.

hezaa777

Thanks for your replies, all. Like everything in life "YMMV." I thought for $100 (for a non-branded climber) it might be a nice addition as a home workout option for occasional use. I am fairly small and only want to lose 15-20 pounds. We'll see what happens!

FitAgainBy55

I have the MaxiClimber XL and it's a great workout and I don't consider it flimsy -- but I'm only 5'7" and 169 pounds so for someone larger it might not be great. I'm a runner and can easily run 7 miles but I have trouble sustaining more than 5 minutes on the MaxiClimber.

MikePfirrman

There's a new one on the market. I got an offer to buy it at 50% off when it was being beta tested. It's backed by a few celebs. Called CLMBR. Looks great. I have so much cardio equipment already that the wife would have likely killed me if I bought it, but I have to admit I was intrigued.

They were selling it for $1500 at 50% off of what they eventually want to sell it for. It's like Peloton meets climber. They are $2399 now (on sale allegedly).

cwolfman13

FitAgainBy55 wrote: »

I have the MaxiClimber XL and it's a great workout and I don't consider it flimsy -- but I'm only 5'7" and 169 pounds so for someone larger it might not be great. I'm a runner and can easily run 7 miles but I have trouble sustaining more than 5 minutes on the MaxiClimber.

I think I might be confused on product. When I was doing a lot of climbing I was looking into a climber for the house that was basically a treadmill rock climber with the hand and foot grips like you would find on a climbing wall at the gym. They had a large commercial one at the gym and I found a home use one, and it was not very good quality at all...it must be a different brand. I just took a look at the MaxiClimber, and it's completely different than what I was looking at.

hezaa777

Thanks for your feedback @Theoldguy1.

I'm looking at it as a test run. Try a less expensive one out first to see if I like it all (which so far, I do) and I always have the option to upgrade later.

I do agree that the $400 version looks a lot better and probably operates smoother, but for now...

George8383

I have the maxi climber go on it almost every day I find I can work up a sweat depending on how fast or slow I go wouldn't be without now.

hezaa777

George8383 wrote: »

I have the maxi climber go on it almost every day I find I can work up a sweat depending on how fast or slow I go wouldn't be without now.

So far, I can only do about a minute and a half. Not enough to sweat, but does lift the heart rate pretty fast. I jump on a few times a day.

After being more sedentary than I'd like, it's baby steps for now. But, I do already feel leaner through my obliques. Now to blast the thighs. LOL.

hezaa777

FitAgainBy55 wrote: »

I have the MaxiClimber XL and it's a great workout and I don't consider it flimsy -- but I'm only 5'7" and 169 pounds so for someone larger it might not be great. I'm a runner and can easily run 7 miles but I have trouble sustaining more than 5 minutes on the MaxiClimber.

Have you made any progress on your duration/time? I'm up to 15 minutes, so making some improvements. But it's still hard!

hezaa777

Circling back on this topic. It's the best piece of home gym equipment ever! I am down a significant amount of weight (over time) and it's great for definition. Especially in shoulders and arms! While still challenging, I am up to 45 minutes on the workout.