To see the newest and most sophisticated climbing wall built so far. I would like to invite you to come and visit FIBO fair Germany 11. – 14. April 2013.

ClimbStation team and products will be shown in Hall 9, Stand H / 12

PS: To see an interesting news and perspective regarding "Chained to your chair? Try a treadmill desk" 
see the link. Its pretty interesting.... After seeing it, imagine if you would have a minute of a climbing once in a while instead of hours of walking.
http://video.msnbc.msn.com/rock-center/50409976#50409976
 
 
It is a pleasure to announce that Climbstation is at Arena Exhibition in Helsinki Fair centre during 9th. to 11th. October. We will present our latest wall and new upgrades. Especially new payment options. smart card reader etc. Will be posting new videos and images later.

Will be cool to be at this fitness and sports fair and see people enjoying climbing! And those amazed happy faces.

Let me know if you want fair tickets. Thank you

Br, Kaarle
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Located in Joensuu Finland. bowling & leisure center called "Joensuun Kuntokeidas."
 
 
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Helpful staff and state-of-the-art health club in Elko, Nevada.
Beautiful setup and lots of activities to choose from makes it the top health club in the Elko area. - Highly recommended! 

Just a few activities to mention:
- ClimbStation
- Endless pool
- Tanning Salon
- City Blends-Smoothie Cafe
- Racquet ball court 
- FreeMotion fitness training equipments

For more info visit: http://elkoperformanceathleticclub.com

 
 
After a lot of research hours, changing and testing new and better components we managed to have the newest software ready today. Working and looking beautiful!
It has virtually immediate response time and overall improved user experience
Climbing down mode that enables climb down practice.
There are more speed options, smarter to use logic. Meaning easier to go and climb with less hassle or buttons to press, however it has increased features.
Actually this unit is also equipped with a coin operation unit.

Looking forward having these installed to many interesting locations around the world! Notice also the new beautiful white side covers as a new standard. Tribute to Apple.

 
 
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http://www.bigbrother.fi/uutiset.shtml/1413902/viikkotehtava-vaikeutui--talon-naisia-hirvitti

http://www.bigbrother.fi/uutiset.shtml/1413113/asukkaat-kiipeilyn-lumoissa-katso-kuvagalleria

Katso ja seuraa lähetystä, mitä Big Brother asukkaat pitävät ClimbStation viikkotehtävästä!

ClimbStation is playing a major role as a week mission in Big Brother 2011 Finland. More info, videos and pictures on www.bigbrother.fi  (in finnish) and links above.

 
 
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I am a gym member and been visiting various types of Fitness and multi-sportshalls and even a smaller gyms. Based on my experience, the fitness center business success is not only because of a good fitness equipment, location, design, staff, pricing, atmosphere and service. It is about combining all of those and more. 

The most successful places, and the places I wish to go is related to the enjoyment, free will of use my time in such a place. That comes to meeting people as well as having a great time and doing a good exercise. Of course someone might say that in gym, you are not about talking with your friends, it is doing the work out time. Maybe yes for someone, but I do know that most people (crowd that gym owners wish to get to new members) they think gym is a boring place, and I have to agree that in some times the "gym experience" is not that much of a fun, and when it starts not being fun, you will automatically start doing it less. And Why do it, if its not fun? You should not do it. I agree.

If you want to build a great fitness center a gym, where people enjoy their time and they want to recommend it to others. I would recommend to design it with people in mind, so that there are a lot of activities and its attractive place where you want to go and place that also enables social gathering. The one and best place to hook up your old buddies or even make new friends as the place is growing popular.

Nowadays when people are busy, they are seeking ways to meet up and do fun stuff at the same. This means the fitness industry is actually competing with various of activities such as golf, bowling, even movies, spa, climbing, cafe, restaurants and more.

When thinking about being different, making it more appealing and fun... Just adding a couple of ClimbStations can make a difference to everything! For your business growth, popularity and newsworthy.

Have a great day!

Br, Kaarle Vanamo

 
 
Now as being fourth summer in a row at a theme park called Labyrinttimaailma, located in a small city called Tuuri. Climbstation has generated repeated visitors and also adults want to try it! The video was filmed after we (Kaarle and Jim) arrived to pick up the product as the location is only open on summers. We decided to record our conversation with a phone, so the video quality is not a pro and we did not have any manuscript. Anyway. Hear what the owner Kari Rämö says about climbstation after being renting the unit several years.
 
 
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http://truongngo.nl/2011/02/17/climbstation/

Check the link above. Read / watch the video of pro climber Truong Ngo climbing with ClimbStation. 
In twenty minutes 256 meters.

PS: More feedback from the field of climbing sport and endurance.
Few days ago I was pleased to hear a very positive feedback from our Sports Center customer location in Helsinki, (Liikuntamylly) that as they have a normal high / stationary climbing walls and also a ClimbStation. They estimated that ClimbStation is even more in use than their normal  huge climbing walls, as with CS everyone can go, no need to have a climbing card or safety personnels guidance and also a pro climbers like to train their endurance and warm-up by climbing above 60 meters cyckles. Similar to rope change in outdoor climbing. And with a new ClimbStation you will have a lot of cool features. It is much more than just a rotating climbing wall.

Anyway, I guess this is the thing that you just need to see it, try it,a and test it yourself to believe it!

 
 
Ask yourself, will you have the money next year by continuing the way you are?

You need to add and have the cool factor, something that attracts and serves your customers. Then you will start making a better change! Rather think: This is the tool that makes the money and will be serving your customers years to come! Get new customers or get even a direct cash flow more than the monthly cost (rental or lease)!
Lets talk about marketing and costs in real life and businesses:

To get a new customer entering your facility, how much effort you need to do? Maybe you are investing a radio, printed media or even a TV advertising to get the customer even visiting your internet website or entering inside your facility. If you have done this advertising investment, you should remember that The customer visiting your premises has so far experienced nothing special. Nothing Special that He or She would feel good about – And in the end make a positive desicion and become your customer. This happens only if your services are right way tuned. This may include products, services, overall appearance, clean looks, kind and caring personnel and in the end the questions is that the time and money invested feels right or even better that expected. When you get your products and services to the level the experience is worth more that the price spent something else you will start see a positive change – And whats most important. The customer will recommend your services to others and come back again. Then no expensive advertising may not be even needed and your company is growing healthy, at the same time your body and health is getting better shape too. By bringing "Climbing For Everyone"


 
 
I just thought to share this idea, as I think the world is definitely not ready and there is so much things that could be better.

Think about a GPS navigation, which is a really amazing and helpful tool. But I think it might be even better if you could also see other cars or even pedestrians on your GPS display. When this system would be available it would open many doors to various applications, such as warnings or even communications between other fellow drivers nearby. You might also know if a car head of you is turning on next signal or not. Just to think about twice if you want to pass or wait a while.

I think it is always fresh to think outside of the box. 
Hope you enjoyed this idea, and maybe we will see this in the future :)