FAQ

Zodiac holds are designed with the shapes climbers actually train on on boards, not what manufacturers assume they want. We focus on repeatable, consistent geometry across sets so your finger stimulus stays intentional across sessions. Our holds are made with comfort and intentional purpose in mind.

Edge depth depends on your training phase and goal. The 20mm edge is the most versatile—usable for strength endurance, load phases, and most training cycles. Shallower edges (16mm, 18mm) demand more finger flexor recruitment and are for climbers building raw crimp strength. Deeper edges (22mm, 24mm) are easier on tendons and better for warm-ups or recovery phases. The 12mm is for advanced climbers chasing maximal recruitment. Most climbers start with 20mm and add other depths as their training evolves.

You need a clear signal. If you're training strength, that signal is load—can you add 10lbs this cycle? If it's endurance, the signal is reps at a fixed load. If you don't measure it, you don't know if the hold worked or if you just got stronger anyway. Most climbers pick a protocol (repeaters, hangs, campus pull-ups, etc.), pick a load or reps, and test every 4 weeks.

Zodiac holds are available directly through zodiac-holds.com with shipping to all US states. We also stock at select climbing gyms across the US. Check our Retailers page for the current list—it updates as partnerships expand. For fastest delivery and full selection, order direct.

Yes. We ship to Canada via UPS. Shipping times are 5–7 business days, and costs vary by province and weight. Customs duties and GST are the customer's responsibility at delivery. See the exact shipping cost at checkout based on your order.

Yes. Within 14 days of purchase, you can exchange products for a different product if they're unused and in original condition. If a product arrives defective, contact us immediately with photos—we replace it at no cost. Exchanges are processed the same day.

Yes. Gyms, teams, and climbing clubs buying 10+ sets get wholesale pricing. Fill out our wholesale form with your gym name, location, and intended order size.

For the longest time majority of hangboards and finger edges were 20mm deep. That is the standard but, it's also an arbitrary value with no human connection.

Climbers now know it's best to train on a variety of edge depths and types for diversity load in stimulus. That's why we offer our No Hang Edges in Unlevel, 24mm, 22mm, 20mm, 18mm, 16mm and 12mm.

With hands size being such a variable, we suggest measuring from the tip of the index to the base of the wrist in inches to determine your size:

• Less than 7 inches = Small
• 7in to 7.5in = Medium
• Greater than 7.5inch = Large

Learn how to attach footholds to the Librae Volumes and a few tricks to get the most of them.

All of our hand holds and foot holds are best attached with T25 outdoor wood screws. You can use deck screws found at lumber stores as long they are #10. We list the length of screws needed with each hold. If you just need a couple of screws we do sell them if you absolutely need them.

Make sure you do not over tighten.

Our holds feel like a mix of old gym holds and hardwood climbing holds. Unlike new commercial holds you do not need to sand them down. Our texture is perfect from the start for homewalls and spraywalls.

It is better to keep these indoors. Also take note if your attic or garage gets hotter than 160F these holds will not perform as designed.

We do not recommend our products for outdoor heat exposure—you are probably better with standard PU holds as they will resist heat until 200F.

We provide a hold chart for each product. The best way is to find the angle of your wall and use the difficulty as a guide.

Our holds will work on any board between 40–60 degrees but you can dial in your selection by filtering to your board angle on our product pages. If you are still unsure, reach out on Instagram and we can chat.