5+ To V Scale: Understanding Its Application and Significance
Climbers often face confusion when trying to compare route grades between systems. A 5+ on the European scale doesn’t immediately…

Climbers often face confusion when trying to compare route grades between systems. A 5+ on the European scale doesn’t immediately…

Climbers often face confusion when trying to compare roped climbing grades with bouldering grades. The Yosemite Decimal System (YDS) measures…

Bouldering grades can be confusing, especially when comparing climbs from different parts of the world. The Font scale, used mainly…
The climbing grade 7c can be confusing if you’re used to a different grading system. In bouldering, 7c usually means…
In the French grading system, a 7a+ is an indication of having done something pretty darn good. This tier is…
If you’re trying to understand how the Font grade 7b compares to the V Scale, the quick answer is: 7b…
If you’re trying to convert a 7b+ boulder problem from the Fontainebleau scale to the V scale or Yosemite Decimal…
If you’re trying to understand how 8A in the Fontainebleau grading system compares to the V Scale or Yosemite Decimal…
If you’re trying to understand how a 7C+ boulder grade converts to the V scale or sport climbing grades like…
If you’re wondering how 8A+ converts to the V Scale or the Yosemite Decimal System, the short answer is: 8A+…