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Tindeq Progressor Alternative: How Entralpi Compares
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Which smart dynamometer is right for you?
While Tindeq is built for overhead rigging and isometric pulls using carabiners, Entralpi is designed to turn your existing hangboard into a full training station with zero rigging. Plus, Entralpi's accuracy is validated by an independent peer-reviewed study (0.41% mean relative error), offering automated weakness diagnostics and full data exports via a portable ground force plate.
At a Glance: The Core Differences
| Feature | Entralpi | Tindeq Progressor |
|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Ground Force Plate | Inline Pull Sensor |
| Zero Rigging or Mounting Needed? | Yes (Drop & Pull) | No (Needs Carabiners/Straps) |
| Works with ANY Hangboard? | Yes | No |
| Automated Weakness Diagnostics? | Yes | Normative values and side-to-side index |
| Measures Explosiveness (RFD)? | Yes | Yes |
| Peer-reviewed validation? | Yes (0.41% mean relative error) | Yes (ICC 0.99 vs. a lab force plate) |
| 100% Free App & Open Data Export? | Yes | Yes |
Battle 1
Is the Tindeq Progressor as precise as Entralpi?
- The Problem:
- The Tindeq Progressor was validated against a laboratory force plate during one-handed pulls (ICC 0.99), with the sensor rigged to a hold.
- The Entralpi Solution:
- Entralpi's accuracy is backed by an independent peer-reviewed study, showing a mean relative error of just 0.41% (0.17kg), and you pull on the hangboard you already train on.
Battle 2
Can I train on any hangboard or specific grip?
- The Problem:
- Inline sensors measure strength applied to a portable board. Those boards require setup, tend to move when pulling on them, and make it hard to have a standard training station. Tindeq is designed for these free-hanging setups rather than a fixed Beastmaker, a crack trainer, or specific grips.
- The Entralpi Solution:
- Entralpi sits on the floor. You step on it, grab your existing board, and pull. You have a full training station and can train jams in crack training systems or use any fixed hangboard.
Battle 3
How does the software and training ecosystem compare?
- The Problem:
- The Tindeq app measures peak force, rate of force development and endurance, with custom sessions and training programs that you build or share.
- The Entralpi Solution:
- The Entralpi App provides editable guided in-app training plans, fitness analysis, guided sessions and an automatic tracking of your progression over time.
Who Should Buy Which?
The honest verdict. We're not for everyone, and that's okay.
Choose Tindeq Progressor if:
- You want a portable force sensor that you can attach to your own slings, carabiners, and separate portable edges.
- You want to build your own training programs and sessions.
Choose Entralpi if:
- You want a complete training station that you can easily set up at home, the gym, and on the road.
- You want editable guided in-app training plans, fitness analysis, guided sessions and an automatic tracking of your progression over time.
- You want a scientifically-validated device with a 0.41% (0.17kg) mean relative error.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Entralpi more accurate than the Tindeq Progressor?
Both have been validated in peer-reviewed studies, each with its own protocol, so the figures are not directly comparable. The Entralpi force plate showed a mean relative error of 0.41% in a static force evaluation, and an ICC of 0.991 or more against a laboratory force plate. The Tindeq Progressor showed an ICC of 0.99 against a laboratory force plate during one-handed pulls, with a mean difference of 1 to 2 N and 95% limits of agreement of 22 to 37 N (about 2 to 4 kg).
Can I use Entralpi if I already own a Tindeq Progressor?
Absolutely. Entralpi allows various measurements not possible with the tindeq. You have a full training station from your hangboards, can train jams in crack training systems, etc. Furthermore, Entralpi measures strength in closed kinetic chain which translates better to climbing and eliminates errors from pendulum swings or friction often associated with rigged inline sensors like the Tindeq.
Can I use Entralpi with open-source apps like Hangtime Grip Connect?
Yes. Entralpi supports standard Web Bluetooth protocols, allowing you to export raw data or connect to third-party climbing training applications.
Why is a ground force plate better than an inline pull scale for hangboarding?
A ground force plate requires zero setup. You don't need to adjust sling lengths, clip carabiners, or find a secure overhead anchor. Just place it on the floor beneath your existing board and pull.
Do I need to drill holes in my wall to use Entralpi?
Absolutely not. Entralpi works with your existing hangboard or portable blocks. Since the sensor is under your feet, your wall remains untouched.
Hardware
Force Plate Entralpi Force Plate
CAD 185
The Entralpi Force Plate brings safe, specific and efficient hangboard training from any simple setup. You’ll have personalized in app finger trainings to carry anywhere you go.
