Parallettes Vs. Handstand Blocks/canes

[u3er]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to make some gear this week and am wondering which is better for handstand training: parallettes or blocks. I need something that will be good for hand balancing (2 handed for now) AND stalder press + static training (planche, l-sit, elbow levers, etc.). For the experienced hand balancers out there - which do you prefer for a general training tool and why?

Thanks!

[Damo]

For handstand balancing, parallettes can't be beaten.

But (personally) I find things like stalder presses easier on the floor than on parallettes. That's simply because of my mediocre strength.

[Stefan Hinote]

You may find it easier on the wrists to train planche on paralletes, though your wrists may then become a hindrance later on.

For handstand work I would imagine blocks would be easier because you can use your fingers and palms for balancing vs paralletes.

Note: I'm no expert.

[Stefan Hinote]

Edit I missed the canes part, so what I posted isn't quite relevant.

[u3er]

Thanks guys - maybe I'll just have to make a set of both

[Vagabond]

I think the best for you right now would indeed be parallettes. You can start using the canes much later, and remember to use the ground a lot too, and eventually, if you can, the rings!