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

An adjustable, LED-lit training wall covered in Kilter holds. Controlled via an app, it lets climbers choose the wall angle and climb problems set by themselves or the global climbing community. Often just called “the Kilter”.
Overview
Climbing Ability
Yellow Blue Red Green Black
Climbing Experience
2 - 6 years+
Who
All levels, depending on angle.
Why
Improves strength, coordination, and body positioning with climbs from easy to elite.
How
Connect to the Kilter app, pick a climb, follow the lit holds. Please ask staff if you would like to change the angle of the board.
Locations & Difficulty
Osborne Park
Variable Wall Angle
Various
Rules
Coloured Lights
Green: Start Holds
Yellow: Feet only
Blue: Hands and Feet
Red: Finish
How to use the app
Download the Kilter Board app for iPhone or Kilter Board app for Android.
Select Boards from the navigation bar.
Under Gyms, Select Portside Boulders Osborne Park.
Tap the “Kilter Board” box and choose a climb from the list.
Tap the Light Bulb icon and you are ready to go!