World is full of stuff and dispensable products. Elämyslahjat.fi in Finland is a service provider selling gift cards to experiences. Its a perfect and nature friendly way of remembering your friends during birthdays, events and more. Check out the link above. (it is Finnish, as so is the service provider and location for this climbing gift card.)

However, this is a great example which will also work around the world. Give yourself a treat and experience. Enjoing the time together is many occasions better than dispensable stuff.

This video is ideal for new users looking at the ClimbStation in malls or other locations. It attracts, shows it in action and how to get started. Note: this video is without sounds.

Thinking about easy payment system. Convenient for you and your customers? Sell them climbing rights by adding time and value to the key ring tag. 


One of our new feature is that you can have ClimbStation with a smart card / tag reader. Edit the tag fast and easily with the ClimbStation display without the need of separate tag chargers or internet connection.

How it works:

1. Give your customer for example 30 min right to use the equipment with the price you like. Let say you sell it for 10 €
   
2. Decide how many minutes each session is and therefore the system reduces time from the tag. In case you set it to 3 min, your customer will enjoy 10 times climbing of 3 min each or you may set to 15 minutes if 2 times for 15 minutes is better.
   
3. Do the calculation and settings flexible as you want. Either way, sell couple of climbing rights a day, and product investment is worth it.
   

Check out the cool West Edmonton retail store Sport Chek and how they use ClimbStation and other innovations to make it as: "the most digitally advanced retail experience in the world"

Read the whole Gizmag article from here.
http://www.gizmag.com/sportchek-interactive-flagship-store/30841/

Fear of failure and falling are the real risks in climbing. Mentally it can be a very big obstacle to climb, continue further or even try climbing. You can build your confidence with mental training tips and other practicing materials. 
I think for beginners and also pros its always a good idea to go for bouldering and a of course use a ClimbStation to build your confidence, endurance, skills and technique before reaching for real heights.