[BOULDR] Tips and Tricks Feed

RE: Grade comparison

Philr — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:11:03 GMT

There’s a free iPhone app that allows you to convert from the YDS scale (USA) to most others, including the Ewbank and British grading systems.

More info here: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/climbing-grade-converter-lite/id317713055?mt=8

RE: Getting as Close to the Climb Location as Possible

Dunc — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:15:01 GMT

Hey guys,
Can anybody tell the best/easiest way of getting to the tube bouldering area? Just checked out some of the pics and the problems look pretty good. I live in Derby so i’m not too far away.

Cheers
Dunc.

RE: Grade comparison

PatBanda — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:49:36 GMT

Awesome, thanks for that! I’m keen to start submitting some climbs down here in queensland :)

RE: Grade comparison

Matt — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:26:56 GMT

We’re using the french system at the moment, though we are building a grade converter to allow you to select which grading system you prefer. For reference, this should help you out:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grade_%28climbing%29#Free_climbing_ratings_comparison_table

Grade comparison

PatBanda — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:44:45 GMT

Hey guys, I was just wondering what sport climb grading system is being used in the app? I need to be able to compare it to the ewbank system (Australia) in order to add climbs but I’m not familiar with (for example) f6a+.

Cheers

Getting as Close to the Climb Location as Possible

Matt — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 21:01:31 GMT

Google is always expanding the hi-res imagery on their maps service, so when adding a problem or climb to Bouldr, it is often a good idea to switch to satellite view, and get as close in as possible.

For example, The Buckstone is clearly visible, as are many climbs around the Stanage Plantation. By zooming in, you can even pinpoint the climbs on the actual boulders!