Comparison
Differences
| Specification | Other climbing treadmills | Champions Ladder |
|---|---|---|
| Technological period on which the device’s technology is based | 1993 - 1995 | 2017 - 2020 |
| Device’s capability to upgrade to the latest technological trends | Lack of capability for such upgrades - the device does not include an advanced motherboard that would allow for expansion with new modules. | Full capability to configure and update the device to new standards - the device’s motherboard can be expanded and enhanced with new functionalities. |
| Screen | No screen available - the device only features 5 small LED displays. | Advanced 22-inch touchscreen display. |
| Screen functions | No functions except for displaying 5 training parameters. | Full configurability of the screen. |
| System updates | No possibility for system updates. | Full capability to update the system through internet-based updates or by installing updated software on a memory card. |
| Ability to display training programs | No ability to display training programs. | Full and unlimited ability to display training programs - whether through standard challenges such as buildings/mountains/volcanoes, video-on-demand challenges, or eventually, in the near future, through Live Streaming challenges where users worldwide can connect in real-time for a collective training session. |
| Training modes | Only one training mode is available, which requires the user to wear a hip belt. No speed or resistance control is possible. | Three training modes available - one with a hip belt and two modes (speed and resistance) controlled by buttons on the device’s handles - these modes do not require a hip belt. |
| Number of exercises possible to perform on the device | Maximum of 10. | Up to a maximum of 70 exercises. |
| Ability to play sound | Not available. | Full capability. |
| Ability to communicate with other users LIVE | Not available. | The function will be included in the 2024 update, along with Live Streaming training sessions. |
| Connection with a mobile application | Not available. | Full capability for connection and automatic result tracking, either through QR code scanning or automatic synchronization. |
| Material of the device’s casing | Plastic. | High-quality polished stainless steel. |
| Material of the device’s steps | Wood - maple. | Wood - ash - approximately 25% harder than maple. |
| Coating on wooden steps | Painted with standard wood paint. | Coated with a special finish by Bona - the same coating used on Olympic Games’ floors and approved by both the IOC and FIBA. |