V-scale boulder grade
What grade is V4?
V4 ≈ 6A+/6B+ Font
AdvancedV4 is about 6A+/6B+ in Font.
It’s grade 7 of 20 here, which run from V0− to V17. It’s an advanced grade: holds get smaller and moves need real technique and finger strength. Most climbers get here after a good while of regular climbing.
Grades around V4
| V-scale | Font |
|---|---|
| V1 | 5A/5B |
| V2 | 5B/5C |
| V3 | 5C+/6A+ |
| V4 | 6A+/6B+ |
| V5 | 6C/6C+ |
| V6 | 6C+/7A |
| V7 | 7A+/7B |
Questions
- What is V4 in Font?
- V4 is about 6A+/6B+ in Font. Where the two scales don’t line up exactly, the conversion is a range.
- Is V4 hard?
- It’s an advanced grade: holds get smaller and moves need real technique and finger strength. Most climbers get here after a good while of regular climbing.
- What comes after V4?
- The next grade up is V5 (6C/6C+ in Font). The grade below is V3.
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