Intermediate: V3 – V5. The problems in this grade range are starting to require good finger strength and technique. Progression is still pretty quick at this level and V4 is attainable fairly …

Even if you've yet to find yourself on a sheer rock face, you've probably heard someone talk about doing a "5-point-something" climb when describing a route they've attempted or mastered. …

General timelines indicate that from bouldering day one, getting to V4 can take a year, V5 two years, V6 three years, and five years to V7. Few recreational climbers will reach V8. The …

V5 (The Learning Curve Sharpens) At V5, you’re in the realm where every hold might look like a cruel joke. These routes demand technique, strength, and maybe a little desperation.

Unlike some other systems, the V-scale doesn't incorporate subcategories or modifiers. There's no V5+, V5-, or V5a – it's simply V5. That said, some climbers casually use "-" and "+" to …

2017年8月18日 · Rock climbing grades are subjective. Climbing grade conversions are not perfect but there are several systems used to compare them. In this article we go over the nuances of …

2022年1月28日 · Is climbing a V5 boulder problem good? To climb a V5 problem, a boulderer must be strong enough to make the equivalent of at least one 5.12b (YDS) move. This is …

2023年3月17日 · Ever wondered how long it takes to progress through the bouldering grades? How long it takes to go from beginner to intermediate grades? How long it takes to get to V3? …

2025年3月23日 · V5 is an intermediate grade for bouldering. Once you can climb V5 you will be close to the harder grades (V6 and up) while still able to climb easier problems. V5 allows you …

2021年9月16日 · Climbing a funky V5 (6C/+) at the bouldering gym. However, if they’re not exactly sure what the grade should be, or aren’t sure how someone with a different body type …