• Climbing space uninterrupted by abrupt angle changes, allows problems to flow, unhindered by wall features
• Incredibly unique hardwood aesthetics unparalleled by other wall manufacturers
• Multi-layered construction technique delivers exceptional rigidity and durability as well as seamless climbing surfaces
• Engineering that meets or exceeds CWA standards
• Limitless options using gorgeous and bright Baltic Birch hardwood as the base, and exotic hardwoods for details and accents
• Textures that are heavily scuff resistant, easily cleaned, durable and available in various grip levels to prevent spinning holds while aiding climbers up the wall
• Custom staining or paint coatings available: all are ultra-resistant to smears, wear, cracking and delamination
• T-nut density is fully customizable; our standard density is four t-nuts per square foot
• Stainless steel bands protect walls and ropes at contact points
• Easy maintenance to keep the walls fresh at every re-set
• Two-year warranty on wall and surface finish

Our welded structural steel frame is the backbone of our climbing walls. Every inch is engineered to meet or exceed CWA industry standards, so you can feel confident knowing that safety is first priority. The primary components are custom-rolled iron tube and bar, which are actually fit to your space like a custom suit would be to your body. Prior to this stage, we are heavily focused on value engineering for economy; over-engineering is critical to avoid to maintain cost-control. Ultimately, the custom nature of every wall we produce allows more flexibility onsite than our competitors offer. We can execute a wide range of changes in the field so you don’t have to feel locked-in to something you saw on the computer that doesn’t translate well in-person.

We use three layers of sheeting material to create the climbing surface, which leads to a wall thickness of at least 1.25”. This method allows for curved design elements and creates a stiff and durable substrate, which won’t flex underuse. The Vertical Solutions multi-layer construction method offers seam rigidity, increased t-nut strength and overall durability you can’t achieve with dual-layer systems offered by competitors.

Exactly how does our multi-layer system excel over other options? The answer is in a frequent climbing gym occurrence: route setting and additional screw holes. Setters love to put screws in the walls for volumes, holds on holds, etc, and our multiple layers serve to reinforce the wall over time and make it so a screw hole has less of an effect on the structural integrity. A key component of our multi-layer system is the final coating, which is epoxy-based as opposed to the concrete or acrylic coatings that our competitors use. Concrete and acrylic coatings propagate cracks whenever they are compromised (via a screw hole). This means that a screw hole is damaging the wall every time it is placed, because it will continue to expand, flake debris off and propagate. With our multi-layer system final epoxy coating, the walls have the original holes in them, but that's where the damage ends. The epoxy doesn't allow cracks to propagate and form, nor does it flake or sheet off as a textured acrylic or concrete surface would.

Immediately noticeable upon entering any climbing gym we have worked on, is how unique and flawless our climbing walls look. One of the many reasons our walls are so stunning is because of our material choice: We design and construct every single layer of our climbing walls out of various forms of wood, from a structural plywood base up to the highly aesthetic hardwoods you see on the surface. We are relentlessly honest about climbing wall materials; we seek out wood’s ability to create a rich, warm and inviting environment, as well as rely on its structural performance. Working solely with various woods, you can’t fake it, and you can’t get away with sloppy work by covering it up with auxiliary textures and slapping some paint on it. Ultimately, how much of the wood’s natural characteristics you display with your wall designs is up to you, and you can choose to exhibit all of its natural beauty and impact, or soften it to match your gym branding by integrating unique stains or paints. One thing is for sure: with wooden walls, be it a curved ARC or geometric MLM design, it will be uniquely yours and unlike any other climbing gym.

Vertical Solutions wooden climbing walls are undeniably aesthetic and unmistakably American.

• Flat, geometric-shaped panels
• Multi-layered construction technique delivers exceptional rigidity and durability as well as seamless climbing surfaces
• Fast offsite construction using CNC processes
• Increased cost efficiency
• Panels can be assembled to create walls of any height, width and angle
• 1" thick wall: premium 3/4” Baltic Birch & 1/4" hardwood
• Custom staining, painting, or clear coat textured finishes available: all are ultra-resistant to smears, wear, cracking and delamination
• Engineering that meets or exceeds CWA standards
• T-nut density is fully customizable; our standard density is four t-nuts per square foot
• Stainless steel protective bands: protect walls and ropes at contact points
• Two-year warranty on wall and surface finish

MLM panels consist of triangular or rectangular, flat plywood sheets precision-cut using a CNC machine here at VS headquarters. These can be assembled onsite to create walls of any height, width and angle. Because this system is mostly manufactured offsite at our facility, the result is significantly reduced onsite time which keeps you on-budget and on-schedule.

In order to create the ultra-clean and seamless look Vertical Solutions is known for, a final layer of finish sheeting is applied onsite after the geometric walls are assembled with the initial plywood panels. This creates rigidity in the system and a truly seamless product. Vertical Solutions bouldering walls typically receive a shaped top-rail made from solid wood, seamless hardwood trim at panel joints, and the route walls are protected with embedded round steel trim at rope wear points.

As with our ARC wall systems, we offer an incredible amount of wall finishes, wall textures and friction compounds. We realize climbing gyms are not a one-size-fit-all solution, so we open it up for you to get exactly what you envision. You can keep it ultra-clean with our Baltic Birch veneer, or add custom colors with paint to match your gym brand, or different stains for hardwood details. As with all Vertical Solutions projects; no two gyms wind up looking the same unless they are both for your brand! You won’t find the same look of your walls, design features or colors, in another climbing gym. We offer a perfect balance of custom work for a price more suited for mass production.

• Maximum cost efficiency
• Custom staining, painting or clear coat textured finishes available: all are ultra-resistant to smears, wear, cracking and delamination
• Flat geometric panels can be assembled to create walls of any height, width and angle
• Single-layered construction technique delivers exceptional looks, value and installation time
• Fast offsite manufacturing using CNC processes
• Plywood: premium 3/4” Baltic Birch
• Engineering that meets or exceeds CWA standards
• T-nut density is fully customizable; our standard density is four t-nuts per square foot
• Stainless steel protective bands: protect walls and ropes at contact points
• Fast replacement panel fabrication if ever needed
• Two-year warranty on wall and surface finish

Simplicity in construction doesn’t mean a lack of options. The look and feel of your climbing walls require specific attention be paid to the surface colors and finishes, and with the SLM system you can let your imagination run wild. We can provide any customization that your brand needs to make your climbing facility uniquely yours, and never the same as another project found elsewhere. All of the paints, stains, clear coatings and textures available in our other systems are on the menu here as well. If your vision of a climbing gym requires impactful wall colors and designs, but on a fixed budget, then the SLM system is perfectly aligned to your needs.

Executing on a perfect result starts with a detailed CAD model and subsequently a precise manufacturing technique. The not-so-well-kept secret to our SLM climbing wall success is our custom-built 5 axis CNC machine which cuts and drills our panels to the exact specification needed for quick assembly onsite, and perfect alignment with our steel structures. Similar to a puzzle, the VS team even CNCs the location and orientation code of every single panel into the system to eliminate onsite issues and confusion. Going the extra mile during manufacturing is what allows us to work incredibly efficient during installation and keep your square-foot pricing as low as possible.