You don’t always need to tear your wall down to make it exciting again. With a few smart tweaks, you can bring new life to your setup and keep your climbing fun, challenging, and productive—all without removing every bolt and starting from scratch.
At Ledge Climbing, we handcraft small-batch holds that make even minor changes feel major. Here’s how to freshen things up without the full reset.
Why You Might Not Need a Full Strip
A complete wall reset takes time. If you're tight on hours, working around a shared space, or simply love a few current problems, consider a partial refresh instead.
Five Easy Ways to Refresh Your Wall
1. Rotate Hold Orientation
Just spinning a hold 90° or 180° can change the entire flow of a problem. This is especially effective for pinches, slopers, and directionals.
2. Introduce a “Wildcard” Hold
Drop one new shape into an old problem. It’ll add a surprise movement or force different beta—instantly reinvigorating your wall.
Explore our latest small-batch shapes →
3. Rebuild the Start or Finish
Changing the first or last move can redefine the entire route. Try reversing the order of moves, or replacing the top-out with a jump or match.
4. Overlay Tape for Challenges
Add a new “invisible” route using tape markers over existing holds. It’s a creative way to set problems without moving anything.
5. Add a Volume or Screw-On Feature
Even one volume or new plane can create whole new movement styles and footwork options.
Bonus: Train a Theme
Pick one of these focuses for a week or two:
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No match problems
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All left-hand movement
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One grip type only
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Downclimb-only routes
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Footwork-only circuits
Creativity > quantity when it comes to building skills.
Refresh Without Rebuilding
Your wall doesn’t have to change completely to stay effective. Small moves = big progression, especially when your holds are crafted for maximum movement like ours.
👉 Need help choosing new additions? We’re happy to help
Ledge Climbing – Handmade Holds. Infinite Possibilities.