FAQ: grading system of this site

About boulder gradings vs. crag gradings.

The grading system on this site are the boulder gradings as being used in Fontainebleau (and being adepted by many other boulder areas). They are not similar and cannot be compared with gradings used for crag routes. To get an idea you can look at explanation at 8a.nu for more about this issue.

About gradings inbetween brackets.

1. Most of the gradings were found in various topos and magazines. In case these have different opinions, two gradings are given. The most probable grading first and the other one between brackets. An example is 36.15 Power. So, in this case '7c (7c+)' means probably 7c, but 7c+ is also found in literature.
   
   
2. A grading in brackets is also given when the bleausards think that previous topos are incorrect. An example is Sur-Prises. In case we agree with the general opinion, the original grading has been changed. An example of this is le Mouton à cinq Pattes.
   
   
3. Sometimes a boulder problem has two different solutions which both can have different gradings. This is often found when:
   • there is a dynamic version and a static version, e.g. Alter Mégot;
   • a boulder has a solution which can be done by long (or short) people only, e.g. Infidèle;
   • there is a defined, as well as an undefined version, e.g. Golden Feet.
4. Finally two gradings are given if the difficulty of a boulder is in between both gradings. An example is La Dragon.

Do you have questions or doubts about the grading of a specific boulder, just send an email to Jos Leenen (jos@climbing.nl).

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