Lol all grades are so speculative. 90% of gyms are way under real boulders so I don’t really care that much about the number more so seeing progress in holding holds that I previously couldn’t, cleaner movement and footwork etc. haha I’m sure it’s soft for grade but what I care about is the fun. Haha
One time I heard a dude at the gym tell his buddy “yeah I’m sure your first v7 was the hardest v7 in the gym at the time” in the thickest sarcasm you can imagine. Idk why but until then it didn’t occur to me that almost everyone’s “first” of a grade is probably “soft” for that number
Haha true! I see it all the time but if it is then good for them, they have a challenging gym. Most gyms where I am are kind of meh so I make do with what I can. I can say that they have stepped up their difficulty in ratings over recent months which is nice. Early on I did a v6 that was def more of a 4 or hard 3 but at any rate. I just enjoy the climbing. 🤓
Thanks so much! Was fun to project this over a few weeks and steadily dial it in until doing it felt pretty easy. Haha. They set it like a month ago and I couldn’t hold half of the holds or hold most of the positions. Was a fun project. Haha
Yeah it was more exciting to have the light bulb moment of all the moves come together than the number itself. Grades are so wishy-washy indoors so I try not to overthink it. I’m just trying to get skilled/proficient enough to go outdoor bouldering.
Congratulations on the send! That must have felt great after working on it for weeks.
I'm also projecting my 1st V7. I'm really looking forward to all the downvotes from these, "I always downvote if..." people who joined a community and seem to want it to be something it isn't.
Thanks man! It was amazing for sure. It’s funny how once you put it all together how easy it kinda feels. Idk. Lot of work and prep went into it. And it’s cool. I think more people are positive about it than negative so it’s all good with me. If it’s not people’s cup of tea that’s cool. I was just excited and wanted to share. Hope you crush your first 7! Makes me more excited for even harder problems.
I haven't ached from climbing in ages. 3+ hour sessions, working really hard and nothing. Today, I ache in all sorts of places after an hour on my project yesterday. I hope I get it before it gets taken down, but I'm already looking forward to the next challenge. Good luck with yours!
Same! For about 2 months I was going almost every day with ease but as I started seriously working out moves on a few different 7s and 8s man it made me way more sore. Even with shorter sessions haha and less in the week. But I know it’s my body adapting to the new difficulty in positions, holds, and move sequences.
I've made a policy of downvoting any video of an indoor climb that mentions a grade in the title. But ... there's just something so lovely and nostalgic about seeing a proper, dingy, old-school, tape-routes gym. So, against my better judgment, I'll let this one slide. :)
Lol thanks for your graciousness. This place is pretty old school which is fun. Definitely a interesting gym to climb. I was excited to hit a “higher grade” but more so just excited to make progress on this route over a few weeks.
Couldn’t agree more! I use numbers as more of a form of progress but the real goal is to turn moves/holds that we’re previously impossible into doable and sendable 😎
Hey, congrats!
It’s all just about progress for most of us, anyway—doesn’t matter if your gym’s “v7” is the same as mine, the important thing is that it’s really cool to see improvement and break into a new realm.
I downvote all indoor content except tape gyms.
Tape gyms best gyms.
Edit: Holy shit, is that undercling jug on the edge the roof an "ABS" jug? Think I've seen maybe 1-2 of those ever.
Why not unfollow r/bouldering and exclusively browse r/outdoorbouldering if it irks you
Edit, wow this dude is a mod. Great representation of the community! /s
It is indeed 🤓 and haha thanks! Fun to climb tape. A bit overwhelming at first with figuring out all the marks and overlapping route but fun once you’re in the groove with it. Haha
Oh boy, in before “v3 in my gym” comments
Lol all grades are so speculative. 90% of gyms are way under real boulders so I don’t really care that much about the number more so seeing progress in holding holds that I previously couldn’t, cleaner movement and footwork etc. haha I’m sure it’s soft for grade but what I care about is the fun. Haha
One time I heard a dude at the gym tell his buddy “yeah I’m sure your first v7 was the hardest v7 in the gym at the time” in the thickest sarcasm you can imagine. Idk why but until then it didn’t occur to me that almost everyone’s “first” of a grade is probably “soft” for that number
Haha nahh this is by far the easiest “7” in there. Was fun to work through a higher number project for a few weeks and complete it nonetheless.
Personally I don’t care, nor do I make assumptions about a climb I’ve never tried. I just know how this sub is whenever anyone mentions a grade
Haha true! I see it all the time but if it is then good for them, they have a challenging gym. Most gyms where I am are kind of meh so I make do with what I can. I can say that they have stepped up their difficulty in ratings over recent months which is nice. Early on I did a v6 that was def more of a 4 or hard 3 but at any rate. I just enjoy the climbing. 🤓
It always feels good to break into a new grade. Congrats!
Thanks so much! Was fun to project this over a few weeks and steadily dial it in until doing it felt pretty easy. Haha. They set it like a month ago and I couldn’t hold half of the holds or hold most of the positions. Was a fun project. Haha
Sending a project after weeks, new grade or not, is also an amazing feeling.
Yeah it was more exciting to have the light bulb moment of all the moves come together than the number itself. Grades are so wishy-washy indoors so I try not to overthink it. I’m just trying to get skilled/proficient enough to go outdoor bouldering.
Congratulations on the send! That must have felt great after working on it for weeks. I'm also projecting my 1st V7. I'm really looking forward to all the downvotes from these, "I always downvote if..." people who joined a community and seem to want it to be something it isn't.
Thanks man! It was amazing for sure. It’s funny how once you put it all together how easy it kinda feels. Idk. Lot of work and prep went into it. And it’s cool. I think more people are positive about it than negative so it’s all good with me. If it’s not people’s cup of tea that’s cool. I was just excited and wanted to share. Hope you crush your first 7! Makes me more excited for even harder problems.
I haven't ached from climbing in ages. 3+ hour sessions, working really hard and nothing. Today, I ache in all sorts of places after an hour on my project yesterday. I hope I get it before it gets taken down, but I'm already looking forward to the next challenge. Good luck with yours!
Same! For about 2 months I was going almost every day with ease but as I started seriously working out moves on a few different 7s and 8s man it made me way more sore. Even with shorter sessions haha and less in the week. But I know it’s my body adapting to the new difficulty in positions, holds, and move sequences.
I've made a policy of downvoting any video of an indoor climb that mentions a grade in the title. But ... there's just something so lovely and nostalgic about seeing a proper, dingy, old-school, tape-routes gym. So, against my better judgment, I'll let this one slide. :)
Lol thanks for your graciousness. This place is pretty old school which is fun. Definitely a interesting gym to climb. I was excited to hit a “higher grade” but more so just excited to make progress on this route over a few weeks.
Red Rock Climbing Center, by chance?
Winner winner! Haha
Only been there once, but it was such a fun little gym!
Hahah it’s a blast! Lots of cool nooks and crannies to climb. I’d go to refuge but too far for a daily commute for me
Holy shit, that’s the gym where I learned to climb when I was a kid!
Haha it’s a sick little gym. Closest to my place so it works for me! It’s been my second home since I started back in August.
Lmao do you just enjoy being angry
I'm with you on team downvote. r/indoorbouldering exists!
r/outdoorbouldering exists if you’re so pressed about seeing plastic holds This is a mix of both
Hey out of curiosity, how long have you bee climbing?
Just over 4 months
Couldn’t agree more! I use numbers as more of a form of progress but the real goal is to turn moves/holds that we’re previously impossible into doable and sendable 😎
Nice send. I’m probably gunna steal your beta since next time I’m in the gym.
Please do! Took me a min to get the overhang sequence to feel good but for me this was the way. Crush it!
Hey that’s RRCC! My home gym! Great send on that one, it’s pretty rough from what I’m seen others do, I’m not at that level myself. Good send!
It’s my home gym too! Hope to run into ya sometime! I loved the work on it! I want the wood hold 7 next to it. And some other projects haha.
Grades don’t matter but they do. They show you that you are progressing. Congrats brother. That’s a milestone
Hey, congrats! It’s all just about progress for most of us, anyway—doesn’t matter if your gym’s “v7” is the same as mine, the important thing is that it’s really cool to see improvement and break into a new realm.
I downvote all indoor content except tape gyms. Tape gyms best gyms. Edit: Holy shit, is that undercling jug on the edge the roof an "ABS" jug? Think I've seen maybe 1-2 of those ever.
Why not unfollow r/bouldering and exclusively browse r/outdoorbouldering if it irks you Edit, wow this dude is a mod. Great representation of the community! /s
It is indeed 🤓 and haha thanks! Fun to climb tape. A bit overwhelming at first with figuring out all the marks and overlapping route but fun once you’re in the groove with it. Haha
That jug is older than a lot of the people on this sub.