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Plastic Climbing Stone

Plastic climbing stones are manufactured holds used in indoor rock climbing and bouldering. They simulate natural rock formations, providing a challenging and versatile surface for climbers.

Material

The primary material is typically polyurethane or polyester resin, often reinforced with fiberglass. These plastics offer a balance of durability, texture, and formability.

• Polyurethane: Known for its excellent grip and softer feel, polyurethane is commonly used for holds requiring precise footwork. It can be more susceptible to wear and tear over time.
• Polyester Resin: Offers greater durability and resistance to abrasion, making it suitable for high-traffic areas and outdoor use (though UV resistance additives are needed for prolonged sun exposure).
• Texture: Various textures are applied to the surface of the holds, ranging from smooth to aggressively rough, to increase difficulty and simulate different rock types.

Purpose

The primary purpose is to facilitate indoor rock climbing and bouldering. They allow for the creation of climbing routes (climbs) and problems (bouldering problems) that are independent of natural rock formations. This enables:

• Controlled Difficulty: Route setters can design routes of varying difficulty levels.
• Training: Specific hold shapes and arrangements can target specific climbing skills and muscle groups.
• Accessibility: Indoor climbing gyms provide a safe and accessible environment for climbers of all levels.

Function

Plastic climbing stones function by providing grips and footholds for climbers to progress vertically.

• Shape: Holds come in a wide variety of shapes (jugs, crimps, slopers, pinches, pockets, volumes, etc.) that require different grip techniques.
• Angle: Holds are mounted at various angles to increase the physical and technical demands of the climb.
• Mounting: Holds are bolted to a climbing wall using t-nuts and bolts, often with wood or composite panels beneath for added support.

Usage Scenarios

• Indoor Climbing Gyms: The most common application. Gyms use a vast array of holds to create diverse climbing routes for all skill levels.
• Home Climbing Walls: Increasingly popular for personal training and recreation.
• Competition Climbing: Standardized holds are used in competitive climbing events to ensure fairness and consistency.
• Outdoor Training: Some climbers use plastic holds on artificial structures for specialized training.

Common Types

• Jugs: Large, easy-to-grip holds, ideal for beginners and resting positions.
• Crimps: Small, thin holds requiring precise finger strength and technique.
• Slopers: Rounded, sloping holds that require open-hand technique and body positioning.
• Pinches: Holds gripped between the thumb and fingers, requiring hand strength and technique.
• Pockets: Holes or indentations for one or more fingers, requiring finger strength and precision.
• Volumes: Large, geometric shapes that can be used as central features or combined with other holds.
• Macros: Extra-large holds, often used in competition routes.
• Foot Holds: Smaller holds specifically designed for feet, often with subtle textures and angles.

Plastic climbing stones are articles used for general physical exercise, specifically in athletics and outdoor games. They function as equipment to facilitate climbing activities, typically used in indoor climbing gyms or for outdoor recreational purposes.

The following HS codes are relevant based on the provided information:

• 9506696010: Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table-tennis) or outdoor games, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; swimming pools and wading pools; parts and accessories thereof: Balls, other than golf balls and table-tennis balls: Other: Other Polo balls (While not a direct match, "plastic climbing stone" falls under "other" and is an article for physical exercise.).

  • 95: Chapter 95 – Miscellaneous manufactured articles. This chapter covers a wide range of manufactured articles not included in other chapters.
  • 06: Heading 9506 – Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics or sports. This heading specifically covers items used for physical activity and sports.
  • 69: Subheading 950669 – Balls, other than golf balls and table-tennis balls. This further narrows down the category to balls used in sports.
  • 60: Further specification "Other Polo balls" – While not a direct match, the reference material indicates that "plastic climbing stone" falls under this "other" category as an article for physical exercise.

• 9506910030: Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table-tennis) or outdoor games, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; swimming pools and wading pools; parts and accessories thereof: Other: Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics or athletics; parts and accessories thereof Other.

  • 95: Chapter 95 – Miscellaneous manufactured articles.
  • 06: Heading 9506 – Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics or sports.
  • 91: Subheading 950691 – Other articles and equipment for physical exercise, gymnastics or athletics.
  • 00: Further specification "Other" – This is a broad category for items not specifically classified elsewhere within the heading.
  • 30: Further specification "Other" – This is a broad category for items not specifically classified elsewhere within the subheading. The reference material notes that this includes articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics or athletics.

Regarding HS code 9506910030, please note the reference material indicates a potential add-on tariff of 25% for steel and aluminum products. If the plastic climbing stone incorporates steel or aluminum components, this additional tariff may apply.