Bouldering Grades Explained: Everything You Need To Know

UGH...why are bouldering grades are SO confusing?!? Wouldn't it be easier if bouldering grades explained in a simple way? In this video, we'll break down everything you need to know including different bouldering grade systems (V Scale versus Fontainebleau Scale), how bouldering grades are determined, factors that influence a bouldering grade, my hot take on downgrading, and more! Have questions about bouldering grades? Tell us in the comments below! -- Our Gear & More🙏 -- Where I get music 🎧: https://share.epidemicsound.com/8x3wba Lucie's ❤️ Climbing Shoes: https://amzn.to/4ayGshl La Sportiva Climbing Shoes: https://amzn.to/48U1mVA Boar's Hair Climbing Brush: https://amzn.to/44sxT3B Climbskin Hand Cream: https://amzn.to/4iWtYlr Climbing Chalk: https://amzn.to/4q7ugIE Finger Tape: https://amzn.to/3KGFrcp THERABAND Warm-Up Bands: https://amzn.to/44XpGEI Our Wireless Microphones: https://amzn.to/4pyKGKd Joby Flexible Tripod: https://amzn.to/4oRKHb2 Love our content? Buy us a coffee ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/theenglishninja Some links are affiliate links. We may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you! -- Featured Clips & Boulders 👇 -- 0:00 Intro Bouldering Grades Explained 0:20 What are bouldering grades? 0:34 V-Grades versus Fontainebleau Grades 2:38 Bouldering Grades Conversion 2:57 How are bouldering grades determined? 3:13 What factors can influence the grade? 4:23 Why do indoor and outdoor bouldering grades feel different? 5:40 Why are bouldering grades inconsistent? 7:46 What is downgrading? (my hot take) 9:41 How to use bouldering grades This video is all about bouldering grades explained! Featured climbers are Alex Tighe and Lucie Allard. #bouldering #climbing #rockclimbing #climbinggrades #climbingtips