How to use the Decoy Board
- May 25
- 1 min read
Updated: 7 hours ago

This board offers a high-density layout, opening up endless possibilities for creative routes. You’ll find a range of textures on the holds —smooth, rock-like, and dual—to provide comfortable and varied grips. The Decoy Board’s layout is perfectly symmetrical, making it ideal for balanced training and helping you target specific weaknesses.
Overview
Who
Advanced
Red Green Black
Why
Great to use as a tool for benchmarking and measuring strength on both sides of the body. Primarily for finger strength and core tension.
How
Select a problem, and climb using the marked holds.
Locations & Difficulty
Joondalup
50° Wall Angle
Advanced
Rules
Coloured Lights
Green - Start Holds
Magenta - Feet only
Blue - Hands and Feet
Red - Finish
Foot Rules
Allowed footholds are specified in the Decoy App for each problem. Depending on the hold setup selected, one of the following will apply:
Feet follow hands
Feet follow hands + screw-on footholds
Screw-ons only
How to use the app
Download the Decoy Board app for iPhone or Decoy Board app for Android.
Select Boards from the navigation bar.
Under Gyms, select Portside Boulders Joondalup.
Select All Climbs and choose a climb from the list.
Tap the Light Bulb icon and you are ready to go!