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Scared of Heights? 'Rock Climber' Treadmill Lets You Hike at Ground Level

by Dan Reilly on August 11, 2008 at 02:45 PM


If you don't live near mountains, hate the rock wall at your gym, or are terrified of heights, you've had few options if, for some reason, you've still wanted the challenge and exercise from climbing. With the invention of the Treadwall, a hybrid climbing wall and treadmill, climbers can keep going continuously from any location they want.

Rather than work with a motor, the Treadwall moves when the user chooses, and the speed is adjustable. Since you're only one to two feet off the ground, you don't have to attach any straps or harnesses and you can start and stop at your convenience. The climbing angle and knob placement can also be changed, allowing you to change the difficulty and simulate different conditions.

Unless you have a few grand to spend, though, you'll be more likely to use a Treadwall at your gym or arcade. The product is available in different sizes and models, including a galvanized, weather-proof version for outdoor use, and they can cost up to the neighborhood of $10,000. Beats falling off a mountain, right?

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